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A life-size reproduction of the 5th and 6th floors of Azuchi Castle's main tower (The following images are from the Taigan Historical Museum Permission has been granted to take and publish them.)
Takiyama Castle was built 500 years ago
Aerial view of the enclosure of Takiyama Castle, one of Japan's leading castles from the Warring States period (illustration by Masamitsu Nakata)
Walkway inside Takiyama Castle
Hinojuku Honjin is a building connected to the "Shinsengumi" famous in the anime

The Ｗarring States Period Learning Private Tour In Tokyo

By Tajima Marketing Office
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,762 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

What was the Sengoku period like when Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (Yoshii Toranaga), the main character of the Sengoku spectacle drama “SHOGUN Shogun,” lived through it? Learn about that period in the suburbs of Tokyo.While touring the exhibits at the history museum of Oda Nobunaga, who was Tokugawa Ieyasu's ally, listen to the English audio guide specially produced by history lovers to gain a deeper understanding of armor, Japanese swords, matchlock guns, battle scenes, and major Sengoku daimyo. After that, travel by train and bus to visit “Takiyama Castle,” the castle of the Kanto conqueror Hojo clan, where actual battles took place during the Sengoku period, and learn about its defenses and remains while touring the castle's moat and enclosure. After that, if there is time, we will take you to a nearby sake brewery.Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Machida Station, where the museum is located, for about 30 minutes (this tour time includes 2 hours for travel time and lunch time).

Activity location

  • Taigen Rekishi Art Museum
    • 4-10 1 Nakamachi
    • 194-0021, Machida, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 小田急線町田駅
    • 20 12
    • 194-0013, Machida, Tokyo, Japan

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The Ｗarring States Period Learning Private Tour In Tokyo in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • Opening hours: Fri 10:00-10:30
  • English
Price details
P 7,761.55 x 1 TravelerP 7,761.55
Total
Price is P 7,761.55
Until Thu, Nov 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPerson Guide and Audio guide device
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTotal admission fee per adult: 1,500 to 1,900 yen

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Takiyama Castle is not a steep hill, but it does take about 5 minutes to walk uphill.
  • Due to narrow roads in some areas, wheelchair access is not possible within Takiyama Castle.
  • For Takiyama Castle, we recommend casual shoes such as sneakers.

Activity itinerary

Taigen Rekishi Art Museum
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
This museum exhibits armor, swords, matchlock guns, Folding screen depicting a battle, ancient documents and more from the Warring States period, as well as a life-size reproduction of the fifth and sixth floors of Azuchi Castle, which was built by Oda Nobunaga. Admission fee: 1,500 yen for adults Exhibits to be explained ・Japanese sword ・Armor worn by samurai for self-protection ・Paintings of bloody battles ・Portraits of major feudal lords ・A life-size model of Azuchi Castle Oda Nobunaga was an ally of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is depicted in the Hollywood historical drama "SHOUGUN," and the museum exhibits historical artefacts collected by an individual fascinated by him. As a history enthusiast, I will select exhibits that deserve explanation and provide explanations using my own personally created English audio guide. The tour will not only provide a guide to the exhibits, but will also explain their historical background and provide easy-to-understand reference materials.
Takiyama Park, Takiyama Castle Remains
  • 1h 10m
　We will provide a tour of Takiyama Castle, a castle from the Warring States period where actual battles took place. - It is said to have been the "largest castle in the Kanto region" during the Sengoku period. - The remains are well preserved, and it is said to be "the greatest masterpiece of medieval castle construction." - The paths leading to the tour course are relatively well maintained. This is an earthen castle built by cutting into a mountain for battles. It is not the castle that was not fought as shown in the tourist guide. ★You will be guided by an English audio guide created by an individual. The content was created with reference to a book by a researcher of Takiyama Castle. *Please wear casual shoes such as sneakers. There are no steep slopes to go up or down.There is no danger. *Toilets are located in the center of the castle. *As there is no place to shelter from the rain, the tour may be canceled the day before or on the day in the event of rain.
Ishikawa Brewery
  • 30m
If you are interested, we can take you to a sake or beer brewery. There are quaint buildings and large Zelkova trees. In Tokyo, there is a quaint sake brewery where sake is produced. ★English explanations can be read by scanning the QR code provided by the facility. ★Meals are available. Japanese food: Closed on Wednesdays, Beer and Italian food: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Hinojuku Honjin
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
★An alternative sightseeing spot if the Takiyama Castle tour is cancelled due to rain. - During the Edo period, the last era of the samurai, this facility was where direct retainers of feudal lords and shoguns stayed for official business. - This is also the building where Hijikata Toshizo, a member of the Shinsengumi famous in the anime, spent five years training in swordsmanship before becoming active in Kyoto. ★The facility provides an English audio guide that can be read by scanning a QR code. Admission fee: 200 yen
Shinsengumi Furusato History Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
★An alternative sightseeing spot if the tour of Takiyama Castle is cancelled due to rain. - A museum for the Shinsengumi, who were active in Kyoto on the side of the Tokugawa Shogunate just before it fell. - You can hold a wooden sword used for Tenshinrishin-ryu practice. There are replica Japanese swords that you can hold in your hand. - You can try on a Shinsengumi uniform and have your photo taken with a large image of Shinsengumi member Hijikata Toshizo in the background. ★ Please note that there are no guided explanations in English. Admission fee: 200 yen
Okunitama Shrine
  • 30m
★An alternative sightseeing spot if the Takiyama Castle tour is cancelled due to rain.Okunitama Shrine is a representative shrine not only of Tokyo but of the Kanto region. It is said to have originated in 111 AD, about 1900 years ago. It is the guardian deity of Musashi Province.I will guide you around the shrine using an audio guide that I created myself.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTaigen Rekishi Art Museum
    • 4-10 1 Nakamachi
    • 194-0021, Machida, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE小田急線町田駅
    • 20 12
    • 194-0013, Machida, Tokyo, Japan

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