Explore Edo Tokyo at Your Own Pace: A Private Walking Tour

We offer pickup from any hotel in Tokyo 23 wards. Your professional English speaking guide will wait you at your hotel lobby at 10:00AM.  

Our first stop will be the Fukagawa Edo Museum. Established in 1986, this cultural center transports you back in time to the Edo period. Discover life-sized reconstructions of streets and houses that once teemed with life in Fukagawa. As you wander through this charming setup, you’ll see a variety of everyday artifacts and plants that further immerse you into this captivating era. Just remember, the museum takes a break on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month.

Next, we journey to the Kiyosumi Teien Garden, a tranquil spot that was once the residence of the renowned Edo period business magnate, Kinokuniya Bunzaemon. Despite suffering extensive damage during the great Kanto earthquake, this garden stood as a beacon of hope, offering shelter to many. Explore the beautiful miniature lake "Sensui" located in the garden's heart, surrounded by three small islands.

Our journey takes a spiritual turn at the Fukagawa Fudoson Shrine. With a rich history of over 300 years, this shrine is believed to be under the protection of the Acala's Shingon (Mantra). Don't miss the modern-style Shingon inscriptions on the main hall wall. Join the locals in their daily prayers held in the main hall and feel the sacred atmosphere enveloping you.

We continue to the Tomioka Hachiman Shrine, revered as the birthplace of Kanjin-zumō, the origin of professional sumo wrestling. Experience the thrill of standing in the same ground where two basho (Spring and Autumn) sumo events were held annually under the shogunate's permission. Join in the excitement of the annual summer festival, one of Edo's three great festivals.

Our next stop is Sunamachi Ginza, a bustling shotengai or shopping street, reborn from the ashes of World War II. The locals' tireless efforts have resulted in a vibrant street that houses around 180 small shops selling fresh produce, daily groceries, and more. Today, Sunamachi Ginza is a beloved part of the locals' everyday life, with about 18,000 people shopping or strolling there daily. Immerse yourself in the lively Showa period (1926-1989) atmosphere that still lingers in the air.

As the sun begins to set, we will drop you back at your hotel in Tokyo's 23 wards, ending a day filled with history, culture, and unique local experiences.