One day Experience Tokyo & Edo Culture
You never see Tokyo until you see Edo. By joying the tour, you will experience the present Japanese culture, history, the way of thinking, and a sense of beauty developed from the Edo period. I am sure I will be able to provide you with the most impressive tour. I hope you enjoy your stay in Japan. I'm looking forward to seeing you. See you soon!
In 1603 the first Tokugawa shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, built the Edo castle and established the Edo government. This is the beginning of Edo, which is the old name of Tokyo. From then on, Tokyo's history and Tokyo culture started.
Tokyo Cruise (the Sumida river: Asakusa to Hamarikyu Garden) takes about 40 minutes. The ocean views are waiting for you.
Options
Tour only
Tour only
What's included in One day Experience Tokyo & Edo Culture
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Edo-Tokyo Museum is the best place to learn Edo and the transition from Edo to Tokyo. For example, what are emperors, shoguns, and feudal lords and their roles in the Edo period. After that, we walk around the Ryogoku neighborhood.
Senso-ji Temple
Asakusa has the oldest temple and shrine in Tokyo and is the most popular place among the Japanese and foreign people.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
you can enjoy (window) shopping. Also you will learn how to purify yourself before appearing in front of shinto deities and how to pray.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Edo-Tokyo Museum entrance fee (600 yen)
- Transportation (180 yen : Subway / Kuramae staion to Asakusa station)
- Tokyo Cruise (980 yen - including a Hama-rikyu Gardens entrance fee 300 yen)
- Hotel pick-up (Additional charge 3,000 yen)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- JR Sobu line(Local) / Ryogoku station / West Exit
End Points
- Subway Oedo line Tsukijishijo station (E18) or Shiodome (E19)
