Edo period tour and Fire ritual
Joined 2024
Tokugawa Ieyasu became Shogun in 1603. The Edo period started in 1603 and ended in 1867. It is also the end of the feudal era and the restauration of the Emperor Meiji, a period that brought modernization to Japan. Edo period was a time of peace and of rapid economic growth and a a flourishing time for arts like Woodblock prints, Kabuki theater, Japanese gardens, tea ceremony, poetry and flower viewing.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards
- I will wait for you at the reception of your hotel
Ueno park
In the Edo period the entire 16,000 square meter site around Ueno Station was the precincts of Toeizan Kan’eiji Temple, the family temple of the Tokugawa family, where many halls and temples were built.
Toeizan Kan’eiji Temple was placed on Uenoyama, which is the “devil’s gate” when viewed from Edo Castle.
It is also a place where took place the famous Battle of Ueno opposing the Shogitai samurai to the Emperor’s soldiers.
Fukagawa Edo Museum
The Fukagawa Edo Museum is a life-size reproduction of a Tokyo streetscape from the closing years of the Edo period. The re-creation goes to great lengths to show the lifestyles of the people at the time, right down to the homes they lived in and the daily goods they used.
Kiyosumi Teien Japanese garden
The grounds of Kiyosumi garden were originally the residence of an Edo era merchant and eventually changed ownership to a feudal lord who turned them into a garden.
Fire ceremony Fukagawa Fudou-dō temple
Goma purification is a fire ritual to purify guests and their belongings.The 30 minute ceremony is accompanied by the sound of powerful drums, trance-inducing chanting, and a deep sense of zen. Held as an offering to the God of Justice Fudōmyō-ō, the fire nourishes the god's strength to fend off evil.
Imperial palace
The Imperial Palace occupies the main part of former Edo Castle. The castle, first created in the mid-15th century, was massively enlarged at the turn of the 17th century by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. While Kyoto remained the country’s capital, from where the Emperors appointed the descendants of Ieyasu as Shoguns, Edo Castle, as the residence of the successive Tokugawa Shoguns, had served as the political centre of Japan for more than 260 years. It was handed over to the new government formed under Emperor Meiji in 1868. The castle’s remnants, such as moats, earthen and stone walls, watch towers and fortified gates are prominent features of the Palace.
Ending Point
Tokyo station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour guide in English
Hotel pick up (Tokyo 23 wards)
Transportation tickets (around 600¥)
Food and drinks.
Attractions Entrance tickets.
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking. Please make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
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
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Virginie B.
Hello !
My name is Virginie, I am French and I have been living in Tokyo for 4 years. I love Japan, its food and its culture but above all I love Tokyo! I will take you to the best places in Tokyo ! The hidden gems as well as all the must see places ! The traditional Tokyo as well as the futuristic parts of the city ! I can’t wait to meet you !!
Reviews
Deborah G.
“Tokyo Must See Tour”
We had a very nice tour with Virginia B. She was pleasant and shared all her knowledge for each of our stops. We took many different trains and did lots of walking. We did not feel rushed and able to enjoy the sights at each location.
Sylvie D.
“Beaucoup, à notre rythme”
Virginie a su adapté les visites à notre rythme, à notre âge. Elle proposait des pauses pour reposer nous jambes. Très apprécié. Avec elle nous avons compris comment fonctionnait le réseau du métro. Les incontournables de Tokyo: ses explications, sans être interminables, étaient suffisantes pour susciter notre intérêt. Elle répondait à nos questions avec franchise. Virginie nous avons vraiment apprécié notre journée avec toi. Merci. Sylvie et Alain 05-04-2025.
Virginie B.
Chère Sylvie, Merci pour votre chaleureuse appréciation. Je suis contente que vous ayez apprécié la visite des incontournables de Tokyo. J'ai également passé un moment très agréable avec vous deux. J'espère vous revoir encore un jour au Japon. Merci pour tout! Virginie
Timothy M.
“Tokyo Tour”
Virginie was very informative, friendly and professional. She was accommodating to our needs. Thank you, Tim
Virginie B.
Dear Timothy, Thank you for your kind words. I really enjoyed spending time with you. Thank you for everything. Kind regards, Virginie
$175/ per group
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