Tokyo Samurai History Walking Tour
Description
・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
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Itinerary
Visit the Sengaku-ji Temple, where the graves of the 47 Ronin are!
Explore the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens and enjoy the view!
Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and learn about the history!
Walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens!
Visit Taira no Masakado's Grave!
Have lunch at a local Japanese restaurant in Nezu!
Visit the iconic Nezu Jinja Shrine!
Explore the famous Kan'eiji Temple!
FInal destination at Yanaka Cemetry, where the guide will take final Q&A on Tour/Samurai!
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What's included
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Important 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
Reviews(1)
Joined this experience alone but it was fantastic. The guide is so knowledgeable and you could ask him anything about Japan
