Meet the Edo Spirit, Art, Temple, Geisha

Full day excursion of the Edo culture experience

This plan includes a tour through Asakusa, Edo-kiriko making experience and ryotei entertainment with geisha, through which you can enjoy the premium experiences of Tokyo. After visiting Senso-ji Temple, Kaminari-mon and Nakamise-dori in Asakusa, it is time for you to experience making Edo-kiriko glassware, a Japanese traditional craft, at a prominent brand Hanashyo. With their professional techniques and artistic quality, their craftwork have received international recognition for they are often selected as gifts for dignitaries or as official souvenirs for International Summit meetings. Not only can you purchase the beautiful glassware as souvenirs, but also learn the glass-cutting techniques from the professional craftsmen.

Dinner will be at a Sumida, a well-established ryotei in Mukojima still keeping the old Edo atmosphere. Geisha, always training to be top-level hosts and entertainers, are known for welcoming guests with hospitality. They will entertain you with their performance during the dinner at this special ryotei. You can also experience the traditional games popularly played with geisha at these kinds of banquets, such as tora-ken, a gesture game played to the music. Please enjoy the premium performances and games at these special banquets in traditional Japan way.

ITINERARIES & INFORMATIONS

Tour schedule: Please inquire us
AM Departure from hotel by private car with English/Chinese speaking guide
Visit to Asakusa Sensouji Temple (with Nakamise, etc.)
12:30 Lunch at IMAHAN (shabushabu or kaiseki)
15:30 Visit to Edo Kiriko Pottery
18:00 Dinner at Mukoujima "Sumida" with Sukiyaki dishes with Swiss Chasselas Wine and Sake included (with two geishas and one jikata: shamisen player)
21:00 Returning to hotel
22:00 Arrival at hotel
MINIMUM BOOKING NUMBERS2 people
MAXIMUM BOOKING NUMBERS8 people
Age restriction21 years or older
Booking accepted until5 Days prior to the tour date
Meeting point and timeHotel at 12:00
Precautions

Booking numbers: From two to eight participants

maximum (for Luxury Japan Members ONLY)

Meals: Lunch and dinner (dinner on tatami floor)

Drinks:(At Lunch) No drinks included in the tour costs

(At Dinner) One bottle of Chasselas wine,Japanese Sake and mineral water to be served

(Other drinks) Not included but served under the participants own account

Guide: Full day attending guide

Booking date: By 5 days prior to the tour date Notes

1. 100% cancellation fee will be charged at the time of settlement.

2.The pick up and drop off place is limitted inside of the 23 wards of Tokyo. As for other area like hotels

around Narita airport, Yokohama area, etc, Additional fee will be occurred

3. Dinner will be served at Tatami room, please let us know if you want to require special chair

4.Dinner with Geiko at Sumida restaurant , if you want to extend dinner time, please pay the

additional fee direct to the restaurant.

5. There are days that Geiko are not available .

6. Please kindly inform us if you have special meal request

7. Your name as shown in your passport