Itabashi Art Museum Tickets and Tours

Private Walking tour, Tokyo Great Buddha, Botanical Garden, etc.

What a thrill. It was perfection.

Oh my gosh. Where to begin. This is the real deal, the real Tokyo. I’ve travelled to Japan a few times now, and I had always had that feeling something was missing. And this tour was exactly it. Far from the shiny lights or busy noises from the city centre, this is the real Tokyo. This is where the people really live. This is the real deal. I was beyond impressed with everything, indeed: The Buddha and the Shrine: to die for. Perfection. The Botanical Garden: precious. The two museums: super informative. The environment: feels real. Now, the guide: he’s a true Japanese lord. Oh my God: he’s intelligent, funny, super knowledgeable, friendly, witty, speaks English, super respectful and a great photographer. Few times have I done such an amazing tour. I’m so thankful I did it with this incredible gentleman.

Private Calligraphy class and Tokyo Great Buddha area walking

Rural Japan in Tokyo

When my girlfriend and I booked this very activity, we were not sure what to expect. By the description the package sounded great. In the end it was much better than what we thought we would get. We were greeted by a very lovely Japanese couple in their classroom. Mr. Sato and Mrs. Yuki provided every possible insight into Japanese calligraphy and the way it should be done to master the art of Shōdo. We felt at peace and my dear girlfriend decided to buy some calligraphy supplies in Japan and continue to improve herself in this very discipline. After all this educational morning we traveled by the train to the north part of Tokyo. Tokyo is well known for the shiny lights, cute souvenirs and lovely cafés and yet, when you travel to the northern suburbs of Tokyo, you move back in time. We fell in love with discreet shrines, temple in the mountains and a little bamboo forest in the botanical garden. Both my girlfriend and I agreed that this very activity was the best thing that we were able to do in Japan. Mr. Sato and Mrs. Yuki are people in the right place. ほんとにありがとうございました。