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

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 her

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

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

1h

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

2hAdmission 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 min

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

1h

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

1hAdmission 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 min

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

7

Stop 7

30 min

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

8

Stop 8

30 min

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

5h

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.

What’s Included

  • In-guide person
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

What’s NOT Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks

What to Bring

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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