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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
In April 1600, the first Dutch ship Liefde arrived in Japan.
The ship departed Netherlands, in 1598, with a crew of 110, but there were only 18 survivors.Among the crew were the Dutchman Jan Joosten and the Englishman William Adams.
Both men served Ieyasu, the first Shogun of Tokugawa shogunate as diplomatic advisors, and William Adams in particular became an unprecedented foreign feudal lord in Japanese history.
William Adams's outstanding insight contributed greatly to the Tokugawa shogunate amidst a difficult international situation.
Many biographies have been written, and in recent years, a television drama starring William Adams, "Shogun" (based on the 1975 novel "Shogun" by James Clavell), was produced in the United States and released in 2024, winning numerous awards and gaining popularity.
This early morning walking tour traces the legacy he left to Japanese society and his outstanding character, focusing on places around Tokyo Station associated with William Adams.
What's included
Guidance by a Japanese national, gouvernement licensed guide
What to expect
10m
Presentation of the life and the work of William Adams
10m
Difficult voyage of William Adams to come to Japan, the circumstances in the world and in Japan at that moment of history, his relationship with the Shogun
Jan Joosten van Loodensteyn Memorial
10m
Fates and lives of other crew members of the Liefde, the ship with which William Adams came to Japan, his relationship with them and with other his contemporaries
Nihonbashi Bridge
Pass by
Importance of Nihonbashi Bridge in Japan and the strategic choice of the Shogun
10m
William Adams and his family, His personality, His wingspan and his contribution for the Japanese society and history
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Yaesu Central Exit of Tokyo Station
End point
Site of William Adam's Residence in Anjin Dori
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
