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    Tokyo: Samurai History Walking Tour with Samurai Book Author

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    By GET AROUND JAPANProduct code 5546930P6
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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

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    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

    Other

    Native English-speaking guide and samurai book authour

    Fees

    Entrance for Sengaku-ji Temple and Kusunoki Masashige Statue

    Not included

    Food and drink

    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

    Standard7 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Visit the Sengaku-ji Temple, where the graves of the 47 Ronin are!

    2

    Stop 2

    40 minutesAdmission included

    Explore the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens and enjoy the view!

    3

    Stop 3

    10 minutes

    Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and learn about the history!

    4

    Stop 4

    45 minutes

    Walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens!

    5

    Stop 5

    10 minutes

    Visit Taira no Masakado's Grave!

    6

    Stop 6

    45 minutes

    Have lunch at a local Japanese restaurant in Nezu!

    7

    Stop 7

    30 minutes

    Visit the iconic Nezu Jinja Shrine!

    8

    Stop 8

    30 minutes

    Explore the famous Kan'eiji Temple!

    9

    Stop 9

    55 minutes

    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

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