Service Description

◆Introduction Get to know Edo-era Tokyo on a fun and informative small-group walking tour. Over three hours, you’ll tour the Shinagawa area, following your guide down back alleys to find landmarks, buildings, and shops that you might not find independently. Learn more about this area’s history and its importance on the Old Tokaido Road through Japan. ・An ideal tour for history and culture-loving travelers ・Avoid the risk of getting lost in an old part of Tokyo ・This is a small-group tour so you won’t struggle to hear your guide ・Hot drinks will be provided to keep you refreshed ◆Included ・English/Chinese/Korean speaking guide ・Coffee and/or Tea ◆Not Included ・Lunch ・Hotel pickup ・Transportation costs ◆Itinerary ・Shinagawa-Ura Park (15 min) In Edo times, Shinagawa was a bustling fishing village. While no longer used for commercial fishing, the area retains nostalgic traces, with traditional "yakatabune" boats alongside old fishing boats. The mix of modern skyscrapers and preserved old houseboats reflects ・Kyu-tokaido Street (1 hour) The Kyu-Tokaido Road was Tokyo's first stop for travelers heading to Kyoto, filled with inns and shops that have largely survived fires and air raids. Today, visitors can find century-old green tea and rice cracker shops, along with the last traditional sandal shop, Maruya, offering handmade geta and zori sandals with customizable straps—a nod to the Edo-era focus on quality footwear. ・Hozenji Temple (10 min) Smaller streets off the Tokaido Road reveal hidden temples, old green-covered houses, and a rare historic water well still intact among residences. ・Shotokuji Temple (5 min) Visit Shotokuji Temple on Shinbaba Street, beautiful in autumn with maple trees and a unique brick wall fence. ・Ebara Jinja Shrine (10 min) Founded in 709, Ebara Shrine honors the dragon god, with intricate carvings, a June festival, and cherry blossoms in spring. ・Shinagawa Shrine (50 min) Founded in 1187, Shinagawa Shrine features Japan’s tallest “fujizuka” (mini-Mt. Fuji) made from Fuji rocks, red torii gates, and a fortune-enhancing fountain. Nearby, relax at a tea cafe in a restored private house offering seasonal daifuku sweets and roasted teas. ◆Additional Info ・Not wheelchair accessible ・Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level ・This tour will have a maximum of 7 travelers