Tokyo Samurai History Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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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

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

End point

The tour will end at Sendagi Station on the Chiyoda Line.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Sengaku-ji Temple
Visit the Sengaku-ji Temple, where the graves of the 47 Ronin are!
Duration: 30 mins
2. Hamarikyu Wharf
Explore the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens and enjoy the view!
Duration: 40 mins
3. Kusunoki Masashige Statue
Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and learn about the history!
Duration: 10 mins
4. Imperial Palace
Walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens!
Duration: 45 mins
5. Taira no Masakado's Grave
Visit Taira no Masakado's Grave!
Duration: 10 mins
6. Nezu
Have lunch at a local Japanese restaurant in Nezu!
Duration: 45 mins
7. Nezu Shrine
Visit the iconic Nezu Jinja Shrine!
Duration: 30 mins
8. Kanei-ji Temple Jishodo
Explore the famous Kan'eiji Temple!
Duration: 30 mins
9. Yanaka Cemetery
FInal destination at Yanaka Cemetry, where the guide will take final Q&A on Tour/Samurai!
Duration: 55 mins

Inclusion

Native English-speaking guide and samurai book authour

Admission fees

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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