【Learn and feel the history】
Historical Edo-Tokyo Tour
Description
This tour is for people who is keen to learn history and culture of Tokyo. Getting in to the Imperial Palace and exploring around Edo-Tokyo Museum will make you feel truly satisfied. You can enjoy Chanko Nabe (Sumo Stew) for lunch at the restaurant that has a sumo ring inside.
Customer Review
I'm really happy that I could go to Edo Tokyo Museum. The museum made it easier for me to understand Japanese culture and how the city of Tokyo developed. Our driver told us deeper explanation about traditional Japanese culture and I'm really happy about it.
- Photo spot
- Food and Drink
- Night View
- Cultural Site
- Driving
- Experience
Ryogoku Edo Noren
Washoku joint offers sushi, monja, tempra and chanko dining such as that eaten by sumo rikishi wrestlers for your enjoyment in a high roofed Edo style street. These shops serve food from restaurants with a long history passed down from the Edo-period and fresh ingredients direct from tsukiji market.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
This museum shows the history and culture of Tokyo. It was reopened in April 2018 with renovated restaurants and shops. The parmanent exhibit comprises three zones: Edo, Tokyo and the secondary exhibition room. Enjoy the full sized recreation of Nihonbashi Brigde and a shibagoya playhouse while observing deffierent periods of streetscapes and lifestyles.
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YANESEN
YANESEN is a tourism facility and cultural experience center for foreign visitors. Try out tea ceremony, calligraphy and kimono-wearing. Or experience Japanese wadaiko drums, ikebana flower arrangement, or Japanese cuisine with a reservation in advance. Connect with traditional Japansese culture guided by English speaking staff.
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Imperial Palace
The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan located on the former site of Edo Castle. Enjoy a peaceful escape from the busy city.
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Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa)
At Kaminari-mon, or the Thunder Gate, Nakamise-dori Street and Senso-ji Temple, you can enjoy the good old Japanese culture. They are popular places for eating out and buying souvenirs.
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Ameya Yokocho
Enjoy shopping and street foods in this traditional Japanese shopping street. Many shops offer a discount or extra goods and you can come across friendly Tokyo spirit.
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KOTORATEI
KOTORATEI at Akihabara based on experiences. You can throw shuriken and experience ninja. You can also experience authentic Japanese armor, and you can take a picture freely with three photo booths. As for the armor there is also a size that children about 6 years old can wear, so it is also recommended to photograph with parents. There is also a service that can send air mail to commemorate the trip.