Tokyo: Samurai History Walking Tour with Samurai Book Author
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
・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
Inclusions
What's included
- Native English-speaking guide and samurai book authour
- Entrance for Sengaku-ji Temple and Kusunoki Masashige Statue
What's not
- Lunch fees
Itinerary
Visit the Sengaku-ji Temple, where the graves of the 47 Ronin are!
Explore the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens and enjoy the view!
Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and learn about the history!
Walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens!
Visit Taira no Masakado's Grave!
Have lunch at a local Japanese restaurant in Nezu!
Visit the iconic Nezu Jinja Shrine!
Explore the famous Kan'eiji Temple!
FInal destination at Yanaka Cemetry, where the guide will take final Q&A on Tour/Samurai!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Guide will meet you in front of Forest Stand Senkakuji Cafe. A2 Exit of Sengaku-ji Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
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- 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
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 50% above the median of the 731 city tours we list in Tokyo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 381 of 731.
- 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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