The Edo Kaido Project seeks to encourage tourism throughout the Kanto region by rejuvenating local neighborhoods through the history, culture, food, and industries amassed along the Five Routes and their secondary routes, beginning with Nihonbashi. Nihonbashi, which served as both the starting and terminating point for these routes, was a hub for numerous cultures and technology from across Japan during the Edo era, resulting in the formation of a new Edo culture.
Many of these traditions continue to be carried down today through traditional performing arts, crafts, and long-standing institutions. Ammon Miyamoto, a world-renowned director from this region, will guide us through this endeavor. Our themes will be "Experience Edo Culture" and "Invitation to Roadside Tourism." We strive to create unique experiences by thoroughly developing cultural events such as traditional bushido and Kabuki, as well as Edo-period cuisine, using particular local resources. In addition, we will work with antenna shops from other prefectures in Chuo Ward to promote Edo culture experiences and stimulate tourism along Edo's roadways, with a focus on the five routes.
Options
A Course (Mon 21st Oct, 14:30~)
B Course (Mon 21st Oct, 17:30~)
The Highlight
This project attempts to capitalize on the strong potential of traditional culture, which is thought to be of great appeal to tourists, by focusing on Nihonbashi. As a pioneering endeavor, we will collaborate to create Edo-period cultural tourism experiences in the Kanto region. The program will focus on generating unique experiences with "extraordinary individuals" (such as cultural inheritors) and "extraordinary places" (cultural hotspots like as Nihonbashi and Ginza) serving as the stage.
At the entrance to the venue, Noh masks and costumes will be on display, and visitors will be able to put on a Noh mask of their choice and have their photograph taken. On the stage, Noh performers will give explanations about Nohgaku, conduct workshops on gestures and chanting, and perform a dance at the ‘beginning’ and ‘end’ of each workshop. Outside of the workshops, there will also be a backyard tour of the Kanze Noh Theatre and special screenings of spectacular Noh plays.
The Experience
A course (14:30) Kanze Noh Theater/GINZA SIX B3F (15:00-16:30) Nohgaku workshop on stage ➡ Special video viewing / Noh mask experience in the lobby
B course (17:30) Kanze Noh Theater/GINZA SIX B3F (18:00-19:30) Nohgaku workshop on stage ➡ Special video viewing / Noh mask experience in the lobby
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- A course (14:30) Kanze Noh Theater/GINZA SIX B3F (15:00-16:30) Nohgaku workshop on stage ➡ Special video viewing / Noh mask experience in the lobby B course (17:30) Kanze Noh Theater/GINZA SIX B3F (18:00-19:30) Nohgaku workshop on stage ➡ Special video viewing / Noh mask experience in the lobby
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
You may need to remove your shoes or sit on the floor during the tour. Participants must be at least 12 years old to apply this activity A minimum of 2 participants is required per booking. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour schedule cannot be customized. This tour is conducted in English. The itinerary is subject to change. No refunds will be given for late arrivals or no-shows. In extreme situations, such as typhoons or natural disasters, the tour will be canceled.
Important Booking Information
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before activity time. Delays due to bus or train issues are not considered for refunds (0% refundable).
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 3 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 2 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)