Journey to Encounter the Roots of the City and the Spirit of Samurai in Tokyo

【STORY】

The Tokugawa family, which built and named Tokyo, known as Edo, brought about a peaceful era lasting over 300 years, making it the longest in the world.
Against the backdrop of Zozoji Temple, where the guardian deity of Edo Tokyo is enshrined, a special viewing program supervised by the 19th head of the Tokugawa main family, TOKUGAWA Iehiro, delves into the essence of Japan's history and culture.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Receive special commentary by monks from Zozoji Temple, the head temple of the Jodo sect, and the family temple of the Tokugawa Shogun family.
  
• Gain insights from a program supervised by TOKUGAWA Iehiro, the current head of the Tokugawa Shogun family, who founded Edo/Tokyo.
  
• Experience the overlapping streets of Edo and Tokyo from the top of the Sangedatumon Gate, a National Important Cultural Property standing for over 400 years.
  

【SCHEDULE】

[14:00] Gather at Zozoji Temple

[14:05] Receive an explanation from the coordinator while sipping Welcome Tea
　　　 Watch a theme explanation video from the 19th head of the Tokugawa family, Lord TOKUGAWA Iehiro

[14:25] Special prayers for the Black Main Buddha statue (Amida Nyorai standing image) that TOKUGAWA Ieyasu dedicated for good fortune and warding off misfortune

[14:40] Visit the Tokugawa Shogun family's gravesite

[14:50] Special viewing of the Important Cultural Property "Sangedatumon Gate"

[15:30] Finish

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：90 minutes
• Meeting point：Zojoji Temple, Sangedatumon Gate (Under the large red gate)　[MAP]
  4-7-35, Shibakouen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0011
  
• Access：
  ・10-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Line and Tokyo Monorail
  ・3-minute walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Subway Mita Line, 3 minutes walk from Shiba Koen (Shiba Park)
  ・5-minute walk from Daimon Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line and Oedo Line
  ・7-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line
• Language support：Japanese, English
  
• Included：
  ・Guide fee
  ・Admission fee
  ・Experience fee
• Excluded：
  ・Insurance fee
  ・Transportation to the venue
• Free WI-FI：No
• Toilet：Yes ( Western-style) 

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100% 

※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.