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Kanagawa Private Tour - Kabuki Theater
Kabuki Theater
Kanagawa Private Tour - Edo Tokyo Museum
Edo Tokyo Museum
Kanagawa Private Tour - Edo Tokyo Museum
Edo Tokyo Museum
Kanagawa Private Tour - Ryogoku Kokugikan
Ryogoku Kokugikan
Kanagawa Private Tour - Kabuki Museum
Kabuki Museum
Kanagawa Private Tour - Kabuki Performance
Kabuki Performance
Kanagawa Private Tour - Kabuki Performance
Kabuki Performance

Edo in Motion: From City Streets to Kabuki stage

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kanagawa Tour Guide - Yuji K.

Joined 2024

Yuji K.
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Kanagawa
English, Japanese (Native)
7 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Yuji K.)
Up to 4 people

This tour explores how Edo became one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the world. and how Edo culture created Kabuki. We begin our tour at the Edo-Tokyo Museum to understand the city’s design, the roles of samurai and merchants, and the daily life of common people. Then, we move to Ginza to experience a live Kabuki performance and learn how this vibrant art form continues to thrive. This tour connects history with modern times in an engaging way.

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kawasaki Station

- We will meet at Kawasaki Station (JR Line), Central Ticket Gate. After exiting the ticket gate, please wait near the large electronic departure board in the main concourse. The area is spacious and easy to recognize. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name. If you are arriving by taxi, please ask to be dropped off at the JR Kawasaki Station Central Entrance. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the start time to ensure a smooth departure to Tokyo.

11:00 AM

Edo Tokyo Museum・Ryogoku

The Edo-Tokyo Museum introduces how Edo grew into one of the largest cities in the world. Through large-scale models, detailed replicas, and immersive exhibits, you can understand the city’s layout, the roles of samurai and merchants, and the daily lives of common people. Highlights include the full-scale replica of the Nihonbashi Bridge and miniature models that reveal how urban planning worked in Edo. This visit helps guests clearly understand how Edo gave rise to an interesting everyday culture including Kabuki.

12:30 PM

Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Stadium

After visiting the Edo-Tokyo Museum, we will take a short walk around the Ryogoku Kokugikan area, the heart of Japan’s professional sumo world. During this 30-minute stroll, I will introduce the history of sumo, its connection to Shinto rituals, and how sumo became one of the most popular forms of entertainment during the Edo period.

As we walk through the neighborhood, you may see sumo stables and even sample Chanko Nabe.This area helps us understand how Edo’s urban culture blended sports, and entertainment.

01:00 PM

Lunch at Ryogoku

After exploring the Edo-Tokyo Museum, we will enjoy a relaxed lunch at Ryogoku, a district long associated with Edo’s popular culture. This area, famous for sumo wrestling, still preserves the atmosphere of traditional downtown. Guests can choose from local specialties such as soba noodles, tempura, and ramen. Lunch here is not only a break, but also part of the story. In the Edo period, simple and quick meals like soba were popular among townspeople. This moment allows us to experience the everyday food culture that supported the vibrant life of Edo before going to Ginza for the Kabuki performance.

02:30 PM

Kabuki Overview at the Museum

Before entering the theatre, we will visit the Kabuki Museum to learn about the world of Kabuki. Through stage models, costumes, and interactive exhibits, I will introduce the history of Kabuki, its unique acting style, and the symbolism behind makeup, costumes, and stage techniques. This visit will help you better understand the performance you are about to watch.

03:30 PM

Kabuki One-Act Viewing at the Kabuki Theater

At 3:30 PM, we will arrive at Kabukiza Theatre for the Ichimaku-mi, a special system that allows visitors to watch a single act of Kabuki. The performance begins at 4:00 PM as part of the afternoon program.


Please note that the tour will end before entering the theatre, and the guide will not accompany guests inside for the performance. Tickets for Ichimaku-mi can be purchased online from 12:00 PM on the day before the performance, and guests are asked to purchase their own tickets in advance. The price for Ichimaku-mi tickets is approximately 1,000–3,000 JPY per person, depending on the performance.


For international visitors, English audio guides are available for rent inside the theatre, which explain the story, characters, and stage techniques during the performance. Even if you are new to Kabuki, this experience offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the dramatic acting, elaborate costumes, and unique stage traditions of Japan’s classical theatre.

05:00 PM

Kabukiza Theatre

Go to Kabukiza theatre

Ending Point

Yokohama station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour

• Guided visit and in-depth explanation at the Edo-Tokyo Museum

• Kabuki introduction session at the Kabuki Gallery in Ginza

• Cultural and historical storytelling connecting Edo city life to Kabuki

• Tour planning and assistance with purchasing Kabuki tickets online

What‘s not included

• Public transportation fees (about 1,000–1,500 JPY per person, including transportation for the guide)

• Entrance fee for the Edo-Tokyo Museum (about 600 JPY per person)

• Kabuki one-act ticket (Ichimaku-mi) at Kabukiza Theatre (about 1,000–3,000 JPY per person)

• Lunch in the Ryogoku area (about 1,000–2,000 JPY per person)

• English audio guide for Kabuki (about 700–1,000 JPY per person, optional)

• Food, drinks, and personal expenses

• Any optional purchases or souvenirs

Tour Important Information

The tour officially ends at Yokohama Station in Kanagawa. But guests may also choose to end the tour at Kabukiza Theatre or earlier in Tokyo.

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking along streets, so please wear comfortable shoes.

Most of the tour takes place outdoors. Please bring sun protection, a hat, or rain gear depending on the weather.

Some restaurants and small shops may prefer cash, so bringing some cash is recommended.

The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather, crowd levels, or local events

Important message from the supplier

I want you to book me at least 1 week in advance

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kanagawa Tour Guide - Yuji K.

Joined 2024

Yuji K.
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yuji K.

Hello, my name is Yuji, and I am a licensed Guide Interpreter based in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Having lived in Kanagawa for more than 40 years, I am deeply familiar with the area, including many hidden gems that are often overlooked by visitors.

I have also spent decades working in advertising with international clients. So, I have no problem communicating with people from many different countries Also, I can explain Japanese culture by using metaphors or comparisons to make my tours interactive and fun

Whether you would like to explore Kamakura’s temples and shrines or enjoy Yokohama's Waterfront, I can provide the best tours as well as the personalized tours.

I am looking forward to guiding you during your visit.


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