Tokyo: Samurai History Walking Tour with Samurai Book Author

5.0 (1 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

・Learn how samurai, daimyo and shogun turned Edo (Tokyo) into the world’s biggest
city with a culture that matched the greatest civilizations in human history
・Hear the famous tale of the 47 Ronin while visiting their graves
・Explore the ruins of Edo Castle, now in the outer grounds of the Imperial Palace
・Walk through the red Torii gate tunnel to the Shinto Nezu Shrine, and visit a Buddhist
temple steeped in the history of the Tokugawa shoguns, learn about Japanese religion
and its relation to the samurai
・Eat lunch in a traditional restaurant in old Tokyo
・Visit the resting place of the last shogun and other figures from Edo-era Japan
・ A small group tour led by the author of a book on samurai, as well works on other
aspects of Japanese culture

Options

Join-in Group
Private Group (up to 6 people)

PRIVATE

What's included

  • Native English-speaking guide and samurai book authour
  • Entrance for Sengaku-ji Temple and Kusunoki Masashige Statue
  • Lunch fees

What to expect

  1. Sengaku-ji Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Sengaku-ji Temple, where the graves of the 47 Ronin are!
  2. Hamarikyu Wharf
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens and enjoy the view!
  3. Kusunoki Masashige Statue
    10m
    Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and learn about the history!
  4. Imperial Palace
    45m
    Walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens!
  5. 10m
    Visit Taira no Masakado's Grave!
  6. Nezu
    45m
    Have lunch at a local Japanese restaurant in Nezu!
  7. Nezu Shrine
    30m
    Visit the iconic Nezu Jinja Shrine!
  8. Kanei-ji Temple Jishodo
    30m
    Explore the famous Kan'eiji Temple!
  9. Yanaka Cemetery
    55m
    FInal destination at Yanaka Cemetry, where the guide will take final Q&A on Tour/Samurai!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guide will meet you in front of Forest Stand Senkakuji Cafe.
A2 Exit of Sengaku-ji Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.

End point

The tour will end at Sendagi Station on the Chiyoda Line.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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