Everlasting Edo Audio Guide to Nihonbashi’s History
- 1–1.2 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This self-guided walking tour transports you back to the Edo Period as you explore Nihonbashi, Tokyo’s historical center of trade and commerce. Once the domain of Samurais and Shoguns, today it’s a treasure trove of cultural and historical gems. Stroll through streets lined with age-old snack shops and traditional craft stores that have stood for centuries. Highlights include the iconic Nihonbashi Bridge, Japan’s oldest department store Mitsukoshi, and authentic souvenir spots like a 400-year-old fan shop. Along the way, discover local snacks and take time to enjoy the cafes. Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers, this 1 to 2-hour tour reveals Tokyo’s best-kept secrets. Admission to optional attractions en route is not included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
Itinerary
Passing by Nihonbashi Bridge, you'll discover its historical significance as Tokyo’s ‘kilometer zero marker,’ where all distances were once measured. This iconic bridge, built during the Edo Period, is a must-see in the heart of Tokyo. Admission is not applicable.
At Japan’s oldest department store, Mitsukoshi, you’ll get a glimpse of luxury shopping that dates back centuries. Although entrance is free, shopping and dining experiences are at your own cost. It's a beautiful mix of tradition and modernity.
Pass by the historic Bank of Japan, a symbol of Japan’s financial history. While entrance fees aren’t included, this grand building, with its Western-style architecture, offers a compelling view into Japan’s economic power during the Meiji period.
Nestled in the heart of Nihonbashi, Fukutoku Shrine is a serene stop where you can witness traditional Japanese spiritual practices. The shrine offers a quiet retreat amidst bustling city life. Admission is free, but offerings are at your discretion.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Take Nihonbashi Station Exit B12. After exiting B12, enter the Coredo Department Store. Take the elevator on your left up to the first floor. Then, as you exit the elevator, with your back to the elevator, turn right and go straight. You will arrive at the starting point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 4374 experiences we list in Tokyo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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