Special English-guided tours in Tokyo's historical area, for FREE

We will have special English-guided tours on the 2nd and 3rd of October, working with Fukagawa Modern-kan, the official tourist information center of Koto Fukagawa area.
Experience the historic atmosphere of Edo, Tokyo’s old town,  with friendly local guides.
You will have a chance to see historic landmarks, the biggest mobile shrine in Japan, unique Buddhist ritual of fire, get to know about Japanese religions -- the spirit of which has a lot in common with the world of the movie "Avatar", I think --  and lots more.

Tour dates & time:  Sat. 2, and Sun. 3 , October / 10:00 am – noon
Visit: Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and Fukagawa Fudoson Temple
Meet at: Torii gate of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine (3 minute-walk from Monzen nakacho station on the Tozai Subway Line : see the map below)
Tour fee: Free of charge

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How to Apply:
Contact Fukaga Modern-kan: info@fukagawatokyo.com
Or email to: koto.guide (a) gmail.com  ( replace (a) with @ ), or Fax to 03-3647-7530
with the following details:
- Your name & sex
- Nationality
- Number of participants
- Contact number
- Date to join (2nd or 3rd of October)
Please specify "Koto City Walking Tour" in the e-mail  title.

FREE Volunteer-Guided Koto City Walking Tours

Here and there, the friendly atmosphere of Edo Shitamachi (Tokyo’s old town) with the history and culture of Edo era (early 17th - mid 19th century) still live. Enjoy tours, have a glimpse of Shitamachi and discover a local traditional Japanese culture with your friends.

【Course A】
“See the difference between Shinto shrines & Buddhist temples.”

Tour dates & time: (Saturday)  November 27 / 10:00 am – noon  (Inquire about custom tours and days)
Visit: Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and Fukagawa Fudoson Temple
Meet at: Torii gate of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine (3 minute-walk from Monzen nakacho station on the Tozai Subway Line : see the map below)
Tour fee: Free of charge
















【Course B】
“Learn about Basho, the founder of Haiku, the world’s shortest poems; See a Japanese Garden.”

Tour date & time: (Saturday)  November 27 / 10:00 am – noon  (Inquire about custom tours and days.)
Visit: Basho Kinen-kan Memorial Museum and Kiyosumi Garden Park
Meet at: Basho Memorial Museum (7minute-walk from Morishita Station on Toei Shinjuku-Line or Oedo Subway Lines : see the map below)
Admission: 100 yen for Basho Memorial Museum and 150 yen for Kiyosumi Garden Park (pay at the gate)
Tour fee: Free of charge
















How to Apply:
Please email to <koto.guide (a) gmail.com> ( replace (a) with @ ), or Fax to 03-3647-7530
with the following details:
- Your name & sex
- Nationality
- Number of participants
- Contact number
- Course to join (Course A or B. You can join both courses.)
- Date to join (27 Nov)
Please specify "Koto City Walking Tour" in the e-mail  title.

Application deadline : 2 days before each tour date.

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This tour is operated by Koto English-speaking Volunteer Guide association (KEV), supported by Koto Culture Center.
Friendly, English speaking locals are your guides.