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- Japanese
- English
- French
In April 1600, the first Dutch ship Liefde arrived in Japan.
The ship departed Netherlands, in 1598, with a crew of 110, but there were only 18 survivors.Among the crew were the Dutchman Jan Joosten and the Englishman William Adams.
Both men served Ieyasu, the first Shogun of Tokugawa shogunate as diplomatic advisors, and William Adams in particular became an unprecedented foreign feudal lord in Japanese history.
William Adams's outstanding insight contributed greatly to the Tokugawa shogunate amidst a difficult international situation.
Many biographies have been written, and in recent years, a television drama starring William Adams, "Shogun" (based on the 1975 novel "Shogun" by James Clavell), was produced in the United States and released in 2024, winning numerous awards and gaining popularity.
This early morning walking tour traces the legacy he left to Japanese society and his outstanding character, focusing on places around Tokyo Station associated with William Adams.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Yaesu Central Exit of Tokyo Station
Site of William Adam's Residence in Anjin Dori
Itinerary
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1
Presentation of the life and the work of William Adams
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Difficult voyage of William Adams to come to Japan, the circumstances in the world and in Japan at that moment of history, his relationship with the Shogun
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Fates and lives of other crew members of the Liefde, the ship with which William Adams came to Japan, his relationship with them and with other his contemporaries
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Nihonbashi Bridge (Pass by)
Importance of Nihonbashi Bridge in Japan and the strategic choice of the Shogun
Admission ticket free -
4
William Adams and his family, His personality, His wingspan and his contribution for the Japanese society and history
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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