Day Tour All Three EDOs: Nikko to Kawagoe & the Imperial Palace





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Duration
12 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Nikko and Kawagoe is the two faces of EDO, seeing both lets you see both the samurai and commoner lifestyle of the people in Edo. We will visit the Imperial Palace from outside to understand both the Samurai and Imperial family outlook of the location. We will visit Nikko not only as a world heritage but as a location built to protect the city of EDO by blocking the KIMON (Demon Gate) of EDO hence learn the importance of “direction” (HOI) to understand the religious aspect of the Japanese; the importance in “location” of both Kawagoe and Nikko, the impact it had on the Japanese people and the heritage of the Tokugawa dynasty. The Kawagoe area known as “KOEDO” (small Edo) is a Edo cultural melting pot where you will see the lifestyle of Edo merchants. This tour will try to fit in three major locations associated with EDO for the time crunched traveler. If you want to see more in your limited time try us.
What's Included
Included
In-guide person
WiFi on board
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Dinner
Breakfast
Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet you in front of the Shinjuku Post Office which is about five minutes away from Shinjuku Station West.
End point
We will meet you in front of the Shinjuku Post Office which is about five minutes away from Shinjuku Station West.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
We will not only drive around the imperial palace circle but also walk the outer grounds to see the double bridge and several gates and towers and learn the historical background behind the walls of the palace.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
We will visit the world heritage site and walk the duration of the site. The guide will give you a detailed description of what it is and what it means.
Stop 3
30 minutes
Stop 3
We will stop by the Sano SA and refuel ourselves and also ensure we have a brief stop at the water closets
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
We will visit this Japanese western restaurant should they be open. Alternatives will be at one of the nearby hotels or restaurants worth mentioning
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 5
We will visit the matsuri Kaikan to understand the festivities of the Japanese and understand what Shintoism is for the Japanese.
Stop 6
30 minutes
Stop 6
We will visit a shrine dedicated to marriage and prosperous family and good relationships.
Stop 7
30 minutes
Stop 7
We will visit the “Big Ben” of Kawagoe to understand how the Japanese townsfolk’s managed their days
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
We will strolls the streets of kawagoe to understand how the cities redeveloped itself after the Meiji Restoration and how they modernized.
Stop 9
5 hours
Stop 9
We will depart Shinjuku Tokyo and proceed to Nikko which will be approximately two and a half hours proximity. From Nikko we will move on to Kawagoe area which will be approximately another one hour and a half of travel. Returning from Kawagoe will be another hour totaling 5 hours tranist.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
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.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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