bikeTKgardens | Tokyo Garden Tours Guided by a Professional Gardener

When do autumn leaves peak in Tokyo in 2026? Forecasts for Rikugien and Koishikawa Korakuen, plus dates, hours and tickets for their night light-ups, from a Tokyo gardener and guide.

Joining an e-bike garden tour in Tokyo this autumn? Here's what to wear and what to bring in October and November, from a guide who is also a professional gardener.

September is ending and the autumn rain season (akisame) has arrived in Tokyo. The air is soft and damp, and the mornings are finally cool. One of the questions we hear most often when guests book a tour is: "What happens if it rains?" It's one of the questions on our FAQ, and today I'd like to answer it in a bit more detail. Then, as a gardener, I'll share why a rainy day might be one of the best days to see a Japanese garden. This photo is from a rainy morning in early Sept

The summer heat has finally faded, and the gentle autumn sunlight and cool breeze are here to welcome the changing season. This autumn, bikeTKgardens is offering a special seasonal tour: “Tokyo Autumn Japanese Gardens & Foliage Tour with a Professional Gardener by E-Bike” Autumn is one of the best seasons for both cycling and exploring Japanese gardens on foot. Why not join us and discover Tokyo from a different perspective? Enjoy the soft autumn sunlight at the teahouse in S

In April, we rented the Shinsen-tei tea house at Rikugien Garden and held a "Tea Ceremony Experience and Garden Guided Tour" for overseas tourists. The host (Mr. Suzuki) and the guests from oversea listening the instruction of tea ceremony in English. At bikeTKgardens, with the cooperation of a practitioner of the Omotesenke school of tea ceremony, you can experience both the tea ceremony and a Japanese garden at the same time. In Japan, the tea ceremony and gardens have dev