Old Town Tokyo: Shinagawa-Juku Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Step into a peaceful area rich in history, where the spirit of the Edo period lives on. Shinagawa was once part of the Old Tokaido Road, the path samurais traveled to visit the Shogun in Kyoto a journey filled with tradition and stories. Explore traditional boats, quaint shops, and sacred sites as you experience a side of Tokyo rarely seen by visitors. ・Experience Yakatabune, traditional boats that once floated along Tokyo’s waterways ・Wander through charming streets lined with authentic Japanese shops and explore historic temples ・Climb a small hill to visit Shinagawa Shrine and uncover the unique secret behind its construction

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet the guide at the only ticket gate.

End Point

End point

This station is 1 stop from the major Shinagawa Station.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Shinagawa-Ura Park
Back in the Edo times, the shore near Shinagawa was used for fishing, and a small but prosperous fishing village sprang up. Although the area is no longer used for commercial fishing, there are still many nostalgic traces left to be seen. The juxtaposition between the skyscrapers in the background and the old houseboats docked in the water offers a perfect glimpse into Tokyo’s motto “where old meets new”. These days, the harbour houses "yakatabune", or recreation boats used for eating/drinking, along with the last remaining fishing boats. Only known to the locals are some hidden areas of houses undestroyed by the local development. The guide will show you into little alleyways lined with green hedges and great old homes where you can imagine what life used to be like in the fishing village.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Kyu-tokaido Street
The Kyu-Tokaido Road was the first stop for travellers moving from Tokyo to Kyoto. It was a lively place full of inns and bustling with shops to service all their needs. It was one of the few areas to survive the fires and air raids that ravaged other parts of Tokyo in the past. These days many of these shops still remain – venture down the street and discover a green tea shop with over 100 years history, or a quaint old rice cracker shop.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Hozenji Temple
Branching off the main Tokaido Road are many smaller streets and alleyways with local temples hidden away and quaint old houses covered in greenery. You can even see a water well in the middle of a residential lane, which was used in the past to bring water to the local houses. Most other such pumps have been destroyed long ago.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Shotokuji Temple
After exploring the Kyu-Tokaido Road, stroll down Shinbaba Street and take a look at the Shotokuji Temple. It’s especially pretty in Autumn as it’s surrounded by maple trees. This temple has quite an usual fence, made of an old brick wall taken from a nearby factory.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Ebara Jinja Shrine
Established in 709, Ebara Shrine is worshipped as the place of the dragon god where people come to pray for rain. Located next to the Meguro River, it’s said that in 1062 they took water from the nearby river to offer to the god, praying for victory in a battle with Northern Japan. It’s home to a yearly festival held in the rainy season (June) where Mikoshi (floats) are carried through the water. The carvings on this shrine are very intricate and unique and worth a look for those interested in art. The best time to see Ebara is in spring when it’s surrounded by cherry blossoms blooming along the river.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Shinagawa Shrine
Shinagawa Shrine was founded in 1187 as a guardian of the nearby post-town. It is home to a “fujizuka”, or a mini-Fuji, built for worshippers who didn’t have the strength or money to climb the actual Mt. Fuji. It is actually the largest fujizuka in Japan, standing at 15m high. It’s made from rocks taken from the base of Mt. Fuji. This shrine also has many separate buildings, lots of red torii gates and a fountain called Hitotsubu-manbai-no-izumi where it is said that if you wash your coins in it, your fortunes will increase. +Stop for some refreshment in an old private house which has been turned into a small tea cafe. They offer homemade roasted teas, as well as green tea and many traditional seasonal Japanese daifuku sweets. *If you don’t want to stop here, the guide can take you somewhere else instead.
Duration: 50 mins

Inclusion

English speaking guide

Tea and coffee

Exclusion

Lunch

Transport fees

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-Off (Available for an extra fee)

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Trip Designer Inc.

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