Historical Journey including Akasaka Palace Admission Ticket

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Akasaka Palace (State Guesthouse)

  This guest house (a bit of a misnomer – it should be thought of as more of a palatial hotel) was the first Western style grand building in Japan, built by the then crown prince, later the Taisho Emperor, with stylistic reference to France’s Versailles. Total construction cost was the equivalent to over 100 billion yen in today’s money. Construction took about ten years, and it used the latest in building chic and decoration technology. It is now used as a facility to host state guests such as foreign kings or presidents, and it is also used as a stage for summit talks and dinner parties.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin

  Ooka Echizennokami, who was an Edo town donor in the 18th century, has been deemed to have dedicated Echizennokami it from his house in Toyokawa Inari of Aichi Prefecture as a shrine to the residence. Since the latter half of the 19th century, Akasaka has been the gathering place of restaurants and also, as geisha gathered here in the “Karyukai,” inflows of people who live with artists increased. Even now the area is known as a popular area among prominent celebrities and famous athletes.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square

  Aoyama Square displays and sells selected traditional craft items from all over Japan. A wide range of treasures and handicrafts are available, all made using the finest techniques that will allow for enjoyment 100 years or more. The shop invites craftsmen from all over the world to hold workshops from time to time, so you can also often see these artisans at work first-hand.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Korekiyo Takahashi Memorial Park

  Small classic Japanese garden in the middle of the city. Refresh from the hustle and bustle.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  TORAYA Akasaka Main Store

  Toraya is a Japanese confectioner with 500 years of history. Its newly refurbished flagship store in Akasaka will reopen on Monday, October 1, 2018. Inside, you will find a shop, a factory, a cafe and a gallery. The building facade is covered in glass, giving it an open and inclusive atmosphere. The wooden interior, made from Japanese cypress, embodies the best of elegant tradition.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A maximum of 8 people per booking
• The guest house (palace) visitation includes the front garden, main house, and main garden.

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