Kigumi Museum+Kagurazaka Walk(per group)
Request to Book for Kigumi Museum (per group). Up to 5 people per group
Service Description
- This tour is completely private; other groups will not join you. - Group size: 1-5 people. For groups of 6 or more, please contact us. Would you like to actually touch, assemble, and disassemble traditional Japanese architectural techniques such as 'Kigumi'? Normally, 'Kigumi' is located in high places of buildings and is out of reach. Holding 'Kigumi' in your hands, you will be amazed by its complex structure and precision. It is the core of wooden buildings like Horyuji Temple, which have stood for over a thousand years in earthquake-prone Japan without collapsing, using minimal nails. In addition to 'Kigumi', you can also see, touch, and experience most of the 17 constituent cultural heritages registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, including plastering and lacquering. Before and after visiting the 'Kigumi Museum', you can also visit Ana Hachimangu Shrine next door. Ana Hachimangu Shrine is said to have been founded in 1062 when Minamoto no Yoshiie (Hachiman Taro) dedicated a helmet and sword and enshrined the shrine as the guardian deity Hachiman. Minamoto no Yoshiie is an ancestor of Minamoto no Yoritomo, who opened the Kamakura shogunate (1185-1333), and Ashikaga Takauji, who opened the Muromachi shogunate (1336-1573). By seeing, touching, and experiencing these traditional architectural techniques cultivated in earthquake-prone Japan for over a thousand years, you will come to know the greatness of our ancestors' wisdom and gain a new perspective. This new perspective is sure to become a lifelong memory for you. Included: - Entrance fee of Kigumi Museum - Kagurazaka street walking tour - English-speaking local guide - Flexible tour planning in English - Garbage Bag Not Included: - Food and Beverage expenses - Transportation costs Note: The location of this tour is in Waseda, which is a bit away from Kagurazaka. We also offer walking tours of areas other than Kagurazaka. The meeting place will be decided upon consultation with the customer. Hotel pickup is also available for an additional fee. Our company is a registered travel agency (License No.: Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Regional-8490), providing women’s groups with peace of mind. Insurance is included, and our guides are dedicated to ensuring your safety and a comfortable tour experience.
Cancellation Policy
Date of cancellation request received by us 8 or more days prior to the Experience Tour: No charge 2 to 7 days prior to the Experience Tour: 50% cancellation charge of the total cost 1 day prior and on the day to the Experience Tour: 100% cancellation charge of the total cost No show or after the commencement of the Experience Tour: 100% of the total cost In the event of a cancellation request, any refund will be remitted to your bank account after deducting the fees: cancellation charges as applicable and bank handling/wire transfer charges. It will likely take about 3-4 weeks to process under normal circumstances. The date and time of cancellation are based on Japan Standard Time only when a notice is received by EDO KAGURA Corporation, regardless of when the customer sent the notice.
Contact Details
Kigumi Museum, 2 Chome-3-26 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan