Learn the History and Play the Traditional GO Game in Tokyo

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover how the game of GO and Japanese history are related by visiting the sacred site of Go, Nihon Ki-in and other sights deeply linked including the Nihon Ki-in's Hall of Fame and Museum where you benefit from the navigational expertise and insider knowledge of the guide. It’s the best place to learn about the legendary Go players from the Edo period (1600) to the present and their great achievements. Enjoy playing the Go at the local club to finish off your tour after learning its history!

What's Included

Go Club Fee
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Starbucks Coffee - Ichigaya Station

This coffee shop is located on the second floor after exiting the ticket gate of JR Ichigaya Station.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nihon Ki-in Headquarter

    Nihon Ki-in is an association where most of the professional Japanese GO players belong in Japan. It doesn’t just play a role as a match venue but also presents the history and culture of GO at the Hall of Fame and Museum. It’s known as the setting of the manga, Hikaru no GO and is a must-visit place for anyone who enjoys GO.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hommyo-ji Temple

    This temple is where the graves of Iemoto, the founder of Go, Honinbo family are located which was a professional organization active until the Edo period (1600-1868). The graves of the successive heads of the Honinbo family who took the lead in the history of Go in Japan is a special site known to those in the know among the GO players.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    神保町囲碁クラブ

    We will guide you to the most convenient GO club according to your next venue. We are happy to arrange with the club owner if you wish to find someone to play against, please let us know the rank in advance in that case. Although the tour ends at the Go Club, you may stay longer to play GO to finish your game

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 東京囲碁巡りツアー Let's enjoy the traditional game Go with a local guide!

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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