Historical Journey including Akasaka Palace Admission Ticket
Discover the refined charm of Akasaka, a Tokyo district where history, diplomacy, and elegance meet. This tour takes you through hidden corners rich in samurai heritage, luxurious Western-style architecture, and long-standing artisan traditions. Perfect for those seeking a deeper cultural perspective beyond the city's usual tourist routes.
・Step inside Japan’s first Western-style guesthouse, a Versailles-inspired palace used to host royalty and world leaders ・Explore the historic Toyokawa Inari Shrine and stroll through Akasaka’s geisha-rooted “Karyukai” district ・Admire handcrafted traditional art at Aoyama Square and enjoy a refined Japanese lunch in a symbolic local restaurant
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Historical Journey including Akasaka Palace Admission Ticket
What's included in Historical Journey including Akasaka Palace Admission Ticket
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Akasaka Palace (State Guesthouse)
This guest house (a bit of a misnomer – it should be thought of as more of a palatial hotel) was the first Western style grand building in Japan, built by the then crown prince, later the Taisho Emperor, with stylistic reference to France’s Versailles. Total construction cost was the equivalent to over 100 billion yen in today’s money. Construction took about ten years, and it used the latest in building chic and decoration technology. It is now used as a facility to host state guests such as foreign kings or presidents, and it is also used as a stage for summit talks and dinner parties.
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin
Ooka Echizennokami, who was an Edo town donor in the 18th century, has been deemed to have dedicated Echizennokami it from his house in Toyokawa Inari of Aichi Prefecture as a shrine to the residence. Since the latter half of the 19th century, Akasaka has been the gathering place of restaurants and also, as geisha gathered here in the “Karyukai,” inflows of people who live with artists increased. Even now the area is known as a popular area among prominent celebrities and famous athletes.
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square
Aoyama Square displays and sells selected traditional craft items from all over Japan. A wide range of treasures and handicrafts are available, all made using the finest techniques that will allow for enjoyment 100 years or more. The shop invites craftsmen from all over the world to hold workshops from time to time, so you can also often see these artisans at work first-hand.
Inclusions
- Admission Ticket
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- The guest house (palace) visitation includes the front garden, main house, and main garden.
- Please join us wearing shoes that are easy to walk in. The tour includes approximately 3.5km of walking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Yotsuya Station
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Ticket Redemption
・Please join us wearing shoes that are easy to walk in. The tour includes approximately 3.5km of walking. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
