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Edo Samurai Tour: Explore Tokyo's Historic Roots
Minato City
Discover Tokyo’s samurai legacy on a guided walking tour, exploring historic sites, tales of the 47 Ronin, and Edo-era culture.
Discover Tokyo’s samurai legacy on a guided walking tour, exploring historic sites, tales of the 47 Ronin, and Edo-era culture.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sengaku-ji Temple - Discover the Sengaku-ji Temple, the resting place of the 47 Ronin!
- Hamarikyu Wharf - Stroll through the stunning Hamarikyu Gardens and take in the scenery!
- Kusunoki Masashige Statue - Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and delve into its history!
- Imperial Palace - Enjoy a walk through the Imperial Palace East…
- Sengaku-ji Temple - Discover the Sengaku-ji Temple, the resting place of the 47 Ronin!
- Hamarikyu Wharf - Stroll through the stunning Hamarikyu Gardens and take in the scenery!
- Kusunoki Masashige Statue - Visit the Kusunoki Masashige Statue and delve into its history!
- Imperial Palace - Enjoy a walk through the Imperial Palace East Gardens!
- Taira no Masakado’s Grave - Pay a visit to Taira no Masakado’s Grave!
- Nezu - Savor a meal at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Nezu!
- Nezu Shrine - Explore the renowned Nezu Jinja Shrine!
- Kanei-ji Temple Jishodo - Discover the celebrated Kan’eiji Temple!
- Yanaka Cemetery - Conclude the journey at Yanaka Cemetery, where the guide will host a final Q&A on the Tour/Samurai!

What's Included
- Native English-speaking guide and samurai book author
- Admission fees
- Native English-speaking guide and samurai book author
- Admission fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Discover how samurai, daimyo, and shogun transformed Edo (Tokyo) into the world’s largest city, with a culture that rivaled the greatest civilizations in history.
- Listen to the legendary story of the 47 Ronin while visiting their graves.
- Investigate the remnants of Edo Castle, now located in the outer grounds of the Imperial Palace.
- Stroll…
- Discover how samurai, daimyo, and shogun transformed Edo (Tokyo) into the world’s largest city, with a culture that rivaled the greatest civilizations in history.
- Listen to the legendary story of the 47 Ronin while visiting their graves.
- Investigate the remnants of Edo Castle, now located in the outer grounds of the Imperial Palace.
- Stroll through the red Torii gate tunnel to the Shinto Nezu Shrine, and visit a Buddhist temple rich in the history of the Tokugawa shoguns. Learn about Japanese religion and its connection to the samurai.
- Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant in old Tokyo.
- Visit the final resting place of the last shogun and other notable figures from Edo-era Japan.
- Participate in a small group tour led by the author of a book on samurai, as well as other works on Japanese culture.
Location
FOREST STAND SENGAKUJI
Guide will meet you in front of Forest Stand Senkakuji Cafe.
A2 Exit of Sengaku-ji Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.