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Private Walking Tour: The Little Kyoto of Tokyo, Kagurazaka 20% OFF
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$82.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kagurazaka, a charming town in Tokyo, offers a serene escape steeped in history. Built by Tokugawa Iemitsu, this area is perfect for those seeking hidden beauty and a taste of old Japan.
- 🗺️ Kagurazaka Street was constructed by the Shogun in 1636, providing insights into Japanese culture through its Samurai history, geisha district, shrines, temples, and shopping streets during a 2-hour walking tour.
- 💖 Stroll along cobblestone paths, discovering heart-shaped stones and experiencing spontaneous moments of happiness in this town of serendipity.
- 👣 Enjoy a leisurely walk through Kagurazaka, away from the hustle and bustle of typical tourist spots in the heart of Tokyo.
- 🏪 Visit AKOMEYA TOKYO, a commercial facility designed by architect Kengo Kuma, featuring high-quality rice, dashi, seasonings, and unique souvenirs.
- ⛩️ Explore Akagi Shrine, a significant Edo Great Shrine with a rich history, relocated to its current site in 1555, showcasing a pavilion completed in 2010 under Kengo Kuma's supervision.
- 🕌 Discover Bishamonten (Zenkoku-ji Temple), established in 1595, known for its role in protecting the nation and its connection to Kagurazaka's historical prosperity.
- 🌸 Visit Tsukudo Hachiman Shrine, believed to be around 1200 years old, featuring a rare Koshin Tower and a peaceful cherry blossom viewing spot.
- 🏰 Marvel at the Ushigome Gate, a massive structure from 1636 that connects to the history of Edo Castle and Kagurazaka, featured in ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
- 🍡 Savor local delicacies unique to Kagurazaka, including traditional Japanese sweets and specialties from local butcher shops, enhancing your cultural experience.
- ♿ Enjoy wheelchair accessibility throughout the tour, with transportation options available for all physical fitness levels, making it suitable for everyone.
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Hidden Gem in Tokyo, Kagurazaka Tour with a Local Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Multilingual local guide (English / French / German / Spanish)
- Participants can savor local delicacies that are unique to this area, including traditional Japanese sweets, doughnuts, tofu desserts, and delicacies from butcher shops like croquettes.
Meeting point
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Kagurazaka (T05) Station, Exit 1b (ground level)
Our guide will be waiting for you at the meeting place.
Since few foreigners use this area, your guide can easily find you. Please rest assured.
Return details
JR Iidabashi Station, West Exit
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AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū is a commercial facility renovated by the architect Kengo Kuma from the warehouse of Shinchosha Publishing Co. It sells a variety of high-quality items, including rice, dashi, seasonings, baked sweets, and cooking tools, all created with a commitment to authenticity. The store also offers household goods and clothing, making it an ideal spot for souvenirs from your trip to Japan. Participants can shop inside the store if they wish.
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Akagi Shrine was founded in Ushigome Waseda by Ohgoshi Hikotaro Shigeharu, who migrated from the foot of Mount Akagi (in Gunma Prefecture) in 1300. It was then relocated to its current location in 1555. During the Edo period, it was designated as one of the Edo Great Shrines by the Tokugawa shogunate and garnered reverence as the guardian deity of Ushigome. The current shrine pavilion, completed in 2010, was designed under the supervision of architect Kengo Kuma.
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Bishamonten (Zenkoku-ji Temple) was established in 1595 in Nihonbashi Bakurocho under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate, to protect the nation. After several fires, it was later relocated to Kagurazaka. Since the late Edo period, Zenkoku-ji has been popularly known as 'Kagurazaka's Bishamonten.' The prosperity of Kagurazaka, known as 'Yamanote Ginza' from the Meiji to the Taisho era, developed as the temple's front town. It is said that the tradition of night markets during festival days in Tokyo originated with Bishamonten.
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Tsukudo Hachiman Shrine is an ancient shrine, believed to have been established about 1200 years ago. It is said that the statue of Amitabha Buddha enshrined in a small shrine here was carved by Saicho, known as Dengyo Daishi. The shrine got its name, Tsukudo Hachiman, because it was built on the soil brought from Usa Shrine in Tsukushi (Oita Prefecture). The Koshin Tower, erected in 1664, is exceptionally rare, featuring two monkeys. Additionally, the stone torii gate, donated in 1726, is the oldest in Shinjuku Ward. While the shrine is a cherry blossom spot in spring, its relative obscurity allows for peaceful cherry blossom viewing.
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The Ushigome Gate, located in the outer moat of Edo Castle, was constructed in 1636. Seeing the remains of the gate (stone walls) today, one can understand it was a massive structure. The name of the gate originated from its function as an exit toward the Ushigome area. From the side of Edo Castle, passing through the Ushigome Gate and going northwest leads to Kagurazaka. Ushigome Gate and Kagurazaka are also depicted in the ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Utagawa Hiroshige. Hiroshige was a famous ukiyo-e artist who influenced Western painters such as Van Gogh and Monet.
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Private Walking Tour: The Little Kyoto of Tokyo, Kagurazaka 20% OFF
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$82.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!