Shogun

Enter the World of the Shoguns at Edo Castle and Kan’ei-ji Temple

ITINERARIES

Tokyo

Gardens & Nature

Shrines & Temples

Collage representing the Tokyo area: an ornate golden shrine gate, a red temple structure, and the bustling Tsukiji Market.

Following in the Footsteps of Tokai’s Great Shogun

ITINERARIES

Shizuoka , Aichi , Mie

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples

Collage representing the Tokai region: a large Japanese castle with green roofs, traditional shrine architecture, and a bowl of flat noodles.

Nikko Toshogu and Mito—Tracing the Landmarks of the Edo Shogunate

ITINERARIES

Ibaraki , Tochigi

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Gardens & Nature

Shrines & Temples

Collage representing the Kita-Kanto region: a traditional thatched-roof farmhouse, a scenic lake with a mountain backdrop, and a pot of Ankou Nabe (anglerfish stew).

Kairaku-en Garden

SPOTS

Ibaraki

Gardens & Nature

The traditional Kobuntei building seen from the garden, surrounded by vibrant red azalea bushes and green trees.

Nishiyama-Goten Heritage

SPOTS

Ibaraki

Gardens & Nature

Kodokan

SPOTS

Ibaraki

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

The Kodokan school entrance on a sunny day, framed by a cherry tree in full bloom and a sculpted pine tree.

Kita-in Temple

SPOTS

Saitama

Gardens & Nature

Shrines & Temples

The red and black two-story Tahoto pagoda of Kita-in Temple framed by white cherry blossoms in spring.

Nijo-jo Castle

SPOTS

Kyoto

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

The highly ornate and brightly colored Karamon Gate (Chinese Gate) of Nijo Castle's Ninomaru Palace.

Osaka Castle

SPOTS

Osaka

Castles & Historic Sites

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The majestic white and green-tiled main tower of Osaka Castle, sitting atop massive stone walls under a clear blue sky.

Wakayama Castle

SPOTS

Wakayama

Castles & Historic Sites

Wakayama Castle keep seen through the blooming pink cherry blossoms of the surrounding park.

Zojoji Temple

SPOTS

Tokyo

Shrines & Temples

The Hondo (Main Hall) of Zojo-ji Temple, featuring traditional architecture, set against a bright blue sky with the modern Tokyo Tower rising dramatically in the background.

Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum

SPOTS

Tokyo

Visual & Performing Arts

The monumental Edo-Tokyo Museum building at dusk, viewed head-on from the plaza below, illuminated from underneath.