International Class Group 5Mariko Takehana, Asako Isobe, Junko Hara, Ryoko Mitake,

Yuka Haraguchi, Hiroyuki Morita, Tomomi Nagasawa

A trip to Edo - experience Japan at the time of the shogun

Concept: “Experience Edo’s Entertainments”

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Target: Non –Japanese people who are interested in

Japanese history and traditional culture

Trip Plan Overview

Day 1: Go on a trip – One of Edo’s Entertainments

Day 2:Feel Samurai – Representative class of Edo

Day 3: See Daily Life of Edo people

– Edo spots associated with Tokugawa

Detailed Plan: Day 1

Go on a trip - One of Edo’s Entertainments

Trip along with NakasendoRoute: Kiso – Nakasendo - Tsumago-juku

7:00 Move from Tokyo Station to Kiso (Bus)

11:00 　 Kiso Kurashi no Kogeikan (Lacquerware)Kiso Lacquerware (Shikki), using different colors of lacquer, became popular

in Edo period.

12:00 Lunch @ Yoshida (next to the Kogeikan)

14:00 　 Nakasendo Hiking (1.5 hours)A quiet portion of the original highway has been preserved between Tsumago and

Magome, providing a pleasant walk and feelings of Edo period

16:00 　 Tsumago-juku Walking (free time)Tsumago-juku ( 妻籠宿 ) was the 42nd of the 69 post towns( 宿場町 Shukuba-

machi) on the Nakasendō, and still has many historic sites and buildings.

18:00 　 Fujito Ryokan (Japanese Omotenashi Inn)Fujioto is a traditional inn located in Tsumago, surrounded by Japanese style

gardens, serving local cuisine from the time of Samurai and Shogun.

Detailed Plan: Day 2

Feel Samurai - Representative class of Edo

10:30 Matsumoto CastleMatsumoto Castle is one of four castles designated as 'National Treasures of

Japan' and the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan.

12:30 Nakamachi Street (lunch & Shopping)The street is lined by nicely preserved warehouse-type buildings (Kura) with

massive, white painted walls, a characteristics of former merchant districts.

18:00 Dinner @ Asakusa Ichimon (Edo Negima-Nabe)Negima-Nabe(pot) is a popular food for ordinary people in Edo. Main

ingredient of this food is leeks and fat tuna.

19:30 Sawanoya (Japanese omotenashi inn)Sawanoya located in “Shitamachi” of Tokyo where the traditional folksy life

style is still preserved.

Detailed Plan: Day 3

See Daily Life of Edo people - Edo spots associated with Tokugawa

8:00 Visiting Sumo Training @ Tokasago StableSumo, a Japanese style of wrestling, became entertainment for ordinary

people in the Edo period.

10:00 Edo-Tokyo MuseumThe permanent exhibit showcases politics, culture, and an insight into the

lifestyle of the people in Edo period.

12:00 Lunch @ Kappo Yoshida (Chanko-Nabe)Chanko-Nabe(pot) is the staple food of sumo wrestler. It is a hot pot dish

and contains fishes, meats and vegetables. 　

13:30 Kanda Myojin ShrineKanda Myojin Shrine was built in “Kimon” , unlucky direction of Edo castle,

for protecting Tokygawa family and people in Edo from disaster.

14:40 Kanda-no-IeThe house restores a valuable work of architecture that reflects the pre-war shop

style as well as the traditional architectural technologies of the Edo period

16:00 Imperial Palace (former site of Edo Castle)The Imperial Palace with its grounds is located on the site of the former

residential palace of the successive Tokugawa Shoguns in the Edo Period.

Edo’s Entertainments -You can find them out more!

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