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The Imperial Palace and Nihonbashi Tour

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We will visit the former Edo Castle, which was the political center of Japan until the mid-19th century, and Nihonbashi, the commercial district of the city.
In Nihonbashi, we will visit old stores and experience good old Tokyo as well as product-making establishment. This tour also includes a visit to the government and commercial district of 17th century Japan (Edo).

HIGHLIGHT

◆ Visit the Imperial Palace, the home of Japan’s Imperial Family

◆ Tour the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and see beautiful seasonal flowers and the ruins of Edo Castle, the home of the powerful shoguns

◆ Walk through historical Nihonbashi, Japan’s major commercial district for over 400 years

◆ Try delicious dashi soup stock at a 300-year-old business

◆ Visit Yamamoto Nori Shop, a long-established seaweed store.

◆ visit Kiya, a specialty knife store..

◆ Learn about washi, traditional Japanese paper, at a centuries-old paper store

◆ Taste a variety of sake at Toyama-kan prefectural store

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The walking tour starts from Tokyo Station, the starting point of Japan's rail network, to the Imperial Palace, where the Emperor and Empress reside, and see Modern Tokyo, with modern buildings visible on both sides.

We will then walk through Otemon Gate into the East Gardens, which was the political center of the city from the early 17th to the 19th century. There, we will visit the Banya (guard house), the ruins of the Honmaru (main citadel), and other sites. We will then take the subway to Nihonbashi Station.
- Do note that we cannot visit the Imperial Palace as this is off-limit for guests. Instead, we will visit the ground of the former Shogun's castle.

In front of the mural, Kiyo-dai-shoran, located in the subway station Nihonbashi, you will feel as if you were transported back in time to 17th century Nihonbashi.
The tour will visit Nihonbashi as a commercial district that continues to this day, and will include visits to the following stores:
Learn about dashi (Japanese soup stock) and experience making dashi soup at Nibende.
Observe the process of making yaki-nori at Yamamoto Nori.
At Kiya, observe the sharpening of knives.
At Kozu Washi, visitors will see washi art and beautiful washi crafts. If there is vacancy, you can even try to make washi yourself.

Visit Nihonbashi Toyama-kan, where you will be introduced to a restaurant and sake tasting experience.

More info

If you wish to have a hotel pick-up, an additional 3,000 yen (tax not included) will be charged.

Please contact us if you would like to take another program after this tour.

Itinerary

The marunouchi North Exit of Tokyo station → Imperial Palace(subway)→Nihonbashi

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation rates and remittance charge will be charged.
(1) 14 days - 3 days prior to the program date: 20 % of the program fee
(2) 2 days of the day before the program date: 50 % of the program fee
(3) a day before the program date: 100 % of the program fee
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PROGRAM FEE(Excl. consumption tax)

Fee per Person
14,000JPY
STARTING TIME
(1) 8:30~
(2) 13:30~
DURATION
240 mins
LOCATION

Imperial Palace・Nihonbashi

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
2 persons
INCLUSIONS
・Guided tours in English by a nationally licensed interpreter/guide

・Dashi soup 

・Public transportation expenses for tour travel

EXCLUSIONS
・ Transportation expenses to the meeting place
・Extra foods and Drinks ・ souvenirs

※If you wish to have hotel pick-up, an additional 3,300 yen(inc tax) will be charged.

NOTIFICATIONS
◆The minimum number of participants is 2 adults or 1 adult and 2 children.
◆ Be sure to follow the guide's instructions during the program.
We are not responsible for any accidents caused by not following the instructions of the guide.
◆Our tours and services are mainly offered in English. If you would like to request a service in another language (including Chinese, French, Spanish, German, and Italian), please contact us at info@truejapantours.com.
We will endeavor to reply to you regarding the availability of the service as soon as possible.
◆If you have any other questions about tours, please contact info@truejapantours.com.
◆Our business hours are from 8:00-17:00 on weekdays and from 8:00-10:00.on Saturday.
Please note that inquiries received outside of business hours will be handled on the next business day.

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