• Wadakura Fountain Park - Discover the cultural significance of a park created to commemorate the marriage of an imperial crown prince, offering insights into Japanese traditions.
• Kokyo Otemon Gate - Step into the remnants of ancient Edo Castle through the meticulously restored 17th-century Otemon gate, and explore the intricacies of castle architecture and the beginnings of Japan’s final feudal government.
• Hyakunin Bansho Guardhouse - Uncover the welcoming rituals for visitors to the shogun’s grand fortress. Witness the resilient trees that withstood the world’s first atomic bombing and understand how feudal Japan cultivated a lasting culture of craftsmanship.
• The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Edo Castle Ruin) - Wander through the gardens located on the historic site of the palace of Japan’s last feudal rulers, where the remnants of the country’s largest castle tower still stand.

Gain insight into how Japanese culture played a role in isolating the nation from the world and how Japan united under an emperor in the 19th century, only to face devastation in the 20th century.

• Ninomaru Chashitsu - Experience the serene beauty of the Ninomaru Garden, originally established by the Tokugawa Shoguns, and learn how Japan fosters a culture of respect and peace amidst a turbulent world.

• Expert knowledge from longtime Japan resident

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Discover how the intricacies of Japanese culture have influenced its history over the last 600 years. An expert English-speaking guide will unveil the historical and cultural secrets of the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the site where the country’s final feudal dynasty governed from 1603 to 1869, establishing the groundwork for contemporary Japan.

Explore how Japan’s cultural norms and group dynamics maintain a harmonious and respectful society, while simultaneously masking its contradictory internal conflicts and disorder.

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