Visit Ekoin Temple, Guided by the Head Priest
| Contents | Learn about Ekoin and its surrounding area, once bustling location during the Edo period. You will be able to hear about the temple's history and the Great Edo Fire among other things from the temple's head priest, who will guide you around the premises. |
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| Time Required | About 30 minutes |
| Location | 2-8-10 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Enjoy Beautiful Architecture of Ushijima Shrine, Guided by the Head Priest
| Contents | During this visit to Ujishima Shrine, you will be able to experience praying, enjoy a special dance by the shrine maiden, and view one of Katsushika Hokusai's extraordinary paintings which was finished during his later years - all while being guided by the shrine's head priest. The visit will include an explanation that will clarify the various differences between Shintoism and Buddhism for foreign visitors. |
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| Time Required | About 30 minutes |
| Location | From the entrance of Ushijima shrine to the main shrine, 1-4-5 Mukojima, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Sumo Stable, Morning Practice and Chanko Hot Pot Experience
| Contents | This popular experience will begin with observing the powerful sumo wrestlers practice during their morning routine, followed by a delicious Chanko hot pot meal that will be prepared by the younger wrestlers. You will have a chance to take a commemorative photo with the wrestlers as well. The tour is a rare opportunity to enjoy a traditional chanko meal alongside real sumo wrestlers - made for you by them! |
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| Time Required | About 3 hours |
| Location | Sumo stable, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Private Tour of the Sumida Hokusai Museum After Closing, Lead by the Museum Director
| Contents | This special after-hours tour will feature an explanation about the facilities from the museum director as well as a 10 minute picture-story performance. After that, the curator will take you through the museum's main exhibitions. |
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| Time Required | About 60 minutes |
| Location | 2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Japanese Sword Museum Tour with Commentary, Stroll through Yasuda Japanese Garden
| Contents | Enjoy an explanation of the Japanese traditional katana from the perspective of the museum curator. After that, you will be able to freely explore the interior as well as the rooftop garden. |
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| Time Required | About 60 minutes |
| Location | 1-12-9 Yokoami, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Enjoy Kaiseki Cuisine on a Traditional-Style Yakata Boat while Cruising the Sumida River
| Contents | Enjoy a cruise on the Sumida River riding a Yakata boat. During your ride, you will be served a traditional kaiseki course-style meal featuring seasonal specialties, fresh fish direct from Tsukiji, and an all-you-can-drink menu. |
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| Time Required | About 90 minutes |
| Location | Harumi Boarding Dock, 3-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Enjoy a Meal and Sparkling Night View After a Tour of Tokyo Sky Tree
| Contents | After taking in the view of Tokyo's breathtaking night view, you will be presented with "Tokyo Cuisine," a fusion of French cuisine and a wide range of ingredients and seasonings brought into Tokyo, all created while envisioning Edo Tokyo and the taste of Japan. |
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| Location | In Tokyo Sky Tree, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Traditional Chanko Hot Pot in Front of the Sumo Ring
| Contents | Enjoy traditional chanko lunch sitting in front of the sumo ring. The guide will provide an explaination about sumo as well as the relationship between the restaurant and sumo. |
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| Time Required | About 75 minutes |
| Location | Yoshiba (sitting on tatami mats), 2-14-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Enjoy Edo Tokyo Vegetable Cuisine at "Oshiage Yoshikatsu"
| Contents | Try Edo Tokyo vegetable dishes known as monjayaki (savory pancake) and gyunabe (beef hot pot). You will be able to hear about the history of the area known as a site for cultivating vegetables during the Edo period, as well as the restaurant's specialties from the store owner. |
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| Time Required | About 120 minutes |
| Location | 5-10-2 Narihira, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Ryotei-style Japanese Cuisine and Geiko Experience at Mukojima Ryotei Miyako
| Contents | Enjoy an explanation of the architecture of the structure "Kappo Miyako," which is a registered Tangible Cultural Property. Following, you will be able to watch the song and dance of geiko while enjoying Japanese-style cuisine. |
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| Time Required | About 120 minutes |
| Location | 5-3-5 Mukojima, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Karakuri-Byobu Folding Screen Experience
| Contents | After learning about Japanese folding screens through an explanation, you will be able to create your own karakuri-byobu. |
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| Time Required | About 90 minutes |
| Location | Kataoka Screen Atelier, 1-31-6 Mukojima, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |
Edo Period Stylized Writing Experience
| Contents | After learning about the history and writing style of Edo period Japanese characters, you will have a chance to experience writing in the Edo-style on a folding fan. |
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| Time Required | About 80 minutes |
| Location | Ekouin Temple Nenbutsudou 1st Floor, 2-8-10 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku |
| Cancellation Charge | Please inquire. |