Ukiyo-e Viewing and Kiriko Glass Making Edo Culture Tour

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Edo Culture on a Half-Day Tour in Kawasaki – Just Minutes from Tokyo and Haneda Airport

This half-day tour in central Kawasaki offers an immersive experience into the history and culture of the Edo period, centered on the historic post town of Tokaido Kawasaki-juku.

◆ Tokaido Kawasaki-juku Koryukan Museum
Step back in time and learn how Kawasaki thrived as a post town along the Tokaido route. Explore exhibits that recreate the lively atmosphere of the Edo period.

◆ Kiriko Glass-Cutting Experience
Try your hand at Kiriko, a traditional glass-cutting craft from the late Edo period. Guided by skilled artisans, you’ll make your own unique souvenir to take home.

◆ Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery
View iconic Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, including works by Hiroshige. These colorful prints offer insight into everyday life and scenery of the time.

What's Included

Admission fee
Experience fees
Expenses not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Kawasaki Kita Terrace (Kawasaki Tourist Information): Located on the 3rd floor of Atre Kawasaki, directly connected to JR Kawasaki Station.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After meeting your tour guide, enjoy a 15-minute walk to TOKAIDO KAWASAKI SHUKU KORYUKAN, a facility that offers insights into Kawasaki City as it was 400 years ago. Once a thriving post town along the Tokaido during the Edo period, it now stands as a valuable historical site where you can explore the roots of modern-day Kawasaki.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    At Tokaido GLASS, you’ll enjoy a hands-on Kiriko glass-cutting experience—a traditional craft that has been part of Tokyo's glassware production since the late Edo period. You’ll also get to take your handcrafted glass home as a souvenir.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Ukiyo-e is a traditional Japanese art form of woodblock prints and paintings that flourished during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). Meaning "pictures of the floating world," ukiyo-e captures scenes of landscapes, kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers, elegant women, and historical stories—made famous by artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige. During the tour, a professional guide will introduce you to selected works, and you'll also have time to appreciate the art on your own.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • For safety reasons related to the Kiriko glass-cutting activity, children under 5 years old cannot participate in this tour.
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