What makes the Fukagawa Edo Museum worth visiting?

The museum recreates part of Edo-period Fukagawa at life size, with streets, traditional housing, and everyday objects set out as they would have been. You walk through the reconstructed streets yourself, which makes it an easy way to picture daily life in old Tokyo.

Why does the tour stop at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine?

Tomioka Hachimangu is known as the birthplace of kanjin-zumo, the origin of professional sumo. Official sumo tournaments were held here twice a year with the shogunate's permission, and the shrine's summer festival counts among the three great festivals of Edo.

What is the story behind Kiyosumi Teien Garden?

The garden was first the residence of Kinokuniya Bunzaemon, a famous Edo-period merchant. Its central pond, Sensui, has three small islands and was once linked to the Sumida River, and after the Great Kanto Earthquake the garden served as a refuge for local residents.

Will I see a religious ceremony during the tour?

Possibly. Prayer ceremonies are held daily in the main hall of Fukagawa Fudoson, and you might see traditional fire rituals at the area's religious sites, but this depends on timing on the day.

Itineraries Packages Tours Locations

Loading…

YouTube
Instagram

About Trip To Japan

Company

About Us
Careers
Blog
Travel Guide
All tours
Japan travel packages
All itineraries
Groups

Partners

Tour operator signup
Hotel signup
Creator signup

Contact us

+81 3-4578-2152

info@triptojapan.com

Address

Takanawa Travel K.K.,
Kitashinagawa 5-11-1
Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

Best locations to visit

Fukuoka
Hakone
Hiroshima
Hokkaido
Kawasaki
Kobe
Kyoto
Miyajima
Mt. Fuji
Nagano
Nagoya
Naoshima
Nara
Narita
Nikko
Okinawa
Osaka
Takayama
Tokyo
Tsumago
See all locations

Japan guide

Cycling Hokkaido: Biei and Furano by Bike
Motorcycle Touring in Japan: Licenses, Rentals and Routes
Golf in Japan: The Complete Trip Planning Guide for Visitors
2026 Japan Travel Costs: How Much You Need to Budget
Winter Onsen Towns in Japan: 10 Snowy Onsen Towns to Visit
Read guide

License

Certified Travel License
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office: No.3-8367

Quality
Terms
Privacy
Commerce Disclosure

Large red torii gate marks the entrance to a shrine, with a stone path leading toward a traditional Japanese building surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky.

A stone monument with various engraved pillars and statues stands in an outdoor park setting, surrounded by trees and a stone fence, with a small pathway leading up to it. Japanese characters are inscribed on the stones.

A courtyard filled with numerous bonsai trees in various pots, surrounded by traditional Japanese-style buildings, with a few people walking among the plants and city buildings visible in the background.

A peaceful Japanese garden with a pond, stepping stones crossing the water, lush green trees, and a small stone lantern on the left under a bright blue sky.

The image shows the exterior of a traditional Japanese shrine with a modern black building adjacent to it. The shrine has a green, ornate roof and wooden details, while the contemporary building features a geometric facade covered in patterns. A set of stairs leads to the shrine.

Tokyo

Private Edo Tokyo Walking Tour

English

4 hours

Step back into Edo-period Tokyo on a private walk through the historic Fukagawa district with an English-speaking guide. Wander the recreated streets of the Fukagawa Edo Museum, stroll Kiyosumi Teien Garden, and visit Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and Fukagawa Fudoson, with admission to each included.

English-speaking guide
Fukagawa Edo Museum admission
Kiyosumi Teien Garden admission
Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine admission
Fukagawa Fudodo Temple admission

What's not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

This is a private tour for up to 6 people per booking.
Guests must be at least 10 years old to join.
Meet your guide at Exit A3 of Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, at ground level.
The tour finishes at Monzen-nakacho Station.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the walk is rated moderate.
Tank tops are not permitted on this tour during summer.
The Fukagawa Edo Museum is closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Your guide's name and contact details are sent once your booking is confirmed.

Available pickup location:

Your Hotel in Tokyo

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, Exit A3 (ground level), 1-6-13 Shirakawa, Koto City, Tokyo

Cancel more than 360 hours before the start time for a full refund.
From 360 hours before the start time until 120 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 20%.
From 120 hours before the start time until 48 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 50%.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the start time are non-refundable.