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    Day Tour All Three EDOs: Nikko to Kawagoe & the Imperial Palace

    By VASProduct code 467578P14
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    Duration

    12 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    12 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Nikko and Kawagoe is the two faces of EDO, seeing both lets you see both the samurai and commoner lifestyle of the people in Edo. We will visit the Imperial Palace from outside to understand both the Samurai and Imperial family outlook of the location. We will visit Nikko not only as a world heritage but as a location built to protect the city of EDO by blocking the KIMON (Demon Gate) of EDO hence learn the importance of “direction” (HOI) to understand the religious aspect of the Japanese; the importance in “location” of both Kawagoe and Nikko, the impact it had on the Japanese people and the heritage of the Tokugawa dynasty. The Kawagoe area known as “KOEDO” (small Edo) is a Edo cultural melting pot where you will see the lifestyle of Edo merchants. This tour will try to fit in three major locations associated with EDO for the time crunched traveler. If you want to see more in your limited time try us.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    In-guide person

    Transportation amenities

    WiFi on board

    Food and drink

    Lunch

    Other

    All Fees and Taxes

    Transportation amenities

    Air-conditioned vehicle

    Not included

    Food and drink

    Dinner

    Food and drink

    Breakfast

    Food and drink

    Snacks

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    We will meet you in front of the Shinjuku Post Office which is about five minutes away from Shinjuku Station West.

    End point

    We will meet you in front of the Shinjuku Post Office which is about five minutes away from Shinjuku Station West.

    Pickup details

    Please show the entry ticket to the guide to confirm your reservation.

    Itinerary

    Standard12 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hour

    We will not only drive around the imperial palace circle but also walk the outer grounds to see the double bridge and several gates and towers and learn the historical background behind the walls of the palace.

    2

    Stop 2

    2 hoursAdmission included

    We will visit the world heritage site and walk the duration of the site. The guide will give you a detailed description of what it is and what it means.

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    We will stop by the Sano SA and refuel ourselves and also ensure we have a brief stop at the water closets

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hour

    We will visit this Japanese western restaurant should they be open. Alternatives will be at one of the nearby hotels or restaurants worth mentioning

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hourAdmission included

    We will visit the matsuri Kaikan to understand the festivities of the Japanese and understand what Shintoism is for the Japanese.

    6

    Stop 6

    30 minutes

    We will visit a shrine dedicated to marriage and prosperous family and good relationships.

    7

    Stop 7

    30 minutes

    We will visit the “Big Ben” of Kawagoe to understand how the Japanese townsfolk’s managed their days

    8

    Stop 8

    30 minutes

    We will strolls the streets of kawagoe to understand how the cities redeveloped itself after the Meiji Restoration and how they modernized.

    9

    Stop 9

    5 hours

    We will depart Shinjuku Tokyo and proceed to Nikko which will be approximately two and a half hours proximity. From Nikko we will move on to Kawagoe area which will be approximately another one hour and a half of travel. Returning from Kawagoe will be another hour totaling 5 hours tranist.

    Additional Info

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Medium

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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