Tokyo: Samurai History Walking Tour with Samurai Book Author





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Duration
7 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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
What's Included
Included
Native English-speaking guide and samurai book authour
Entrance for Sengaku-ji Temple and Kusunoki Masashige Statue
Not included
Lunch fees
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.
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Visit the Sengaku-ji Temple, where the graves of the 47 Ronin are!
Stop 2
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Explore the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens and enjoy the view!
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and learn about the history!
Stop 4
45 minutes
Stop 4
Walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens!
Stop 5
10 minutes
Stop 5
Visit Taira no Masakado's Grave!
Stop 6
45 minutes
Stop 6
Have lunch at a local Japanese restaurant in Nezu!
Stop 7
30 minutes
Stop 7
Visit the iconic Nezu Jinja Shrine!
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
Explore the famous Kan'eiji Temple!
Stop 9
55 minutes
Stop 9
FInal destination at Yanaka Cemetry, where the guide will take final Q&A on Tour/Samurai!
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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 for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
Collected by Tripadvisor
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