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Edo Resilience: Ryogoku Culture & Disaster Heritage Walking Tour
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We will be doing a lot of walking at a leisurely pace. There are plenty of places to sit down and take a rest, however if you cannot stand for prolonged periods of time (20 minutes), it may be difficult. At the Yasuda gardens, much of the routes are loose pebbles, so it may be hard to navigate with a wheelchair. In that case, we can take you to the next destination that has a park you can equally enjoy.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This isn’t just a walking tour—it’s a journey through Edo’s resilience. Ryogoku, now known for sumo, was once the beating heart of Edo’s joys and sorrows. Fires, floods, earthquakes, and even war tore through this riverside district time and again—but each time, the people rebuilt with strength, artistry, and compassion.
We begin at a temple that offered rest to the forgotten, then walk along the Sumida River to explore how water shaped both life and tragedy in Edo. We’ll stop for a traditional lunch in a lively food hall, then visit the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum and Tokyo Memorial Hall to reflect on how Tokyo’s people endured catastrophe and loss.
From t...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sumida Hokusai Museum
Lunch is in a facility with many options. The area's famous food is Chanko Nabe (Sumo wrestler stew), and cost about ¥4,000, per person, with a 2 person minimum . Other restaurants start at ~¥1,100.
There will be vending machines and convenience stores for drinks and snacks, so please purchase them at your own discretion.
Meeting Points
Departure
Ryōgoku Edo NOREN
Please meet outside of the Noren building adjacent JR Ryogoku Station.
If you need help getting there from the Oedo Line Ryogoku Station, please let us know at least a day before the tour, and we will arrange an early pick up from there for you.
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Edo Resilience: Ryogoku Culture & Disaster Heritage Walking Tour
1-chōme
About
Ryogoku beyond sumo.
This isn’t just a walking tour—it’s a journey through Edo’s resilience. Ryogoku, now known for sumo, was once the beating heart of Edo’s joys and sorrows. Fires, floods, earthquakes, and even war tore through this riverside district time and again—but each time, the people rebuilt with strength, artistry, and compassion.
We begin at a temple that offered rest to the forgotten, then walk along the Sumida River to explore how water shaped both life and tragedy in Edo. We’ll stop for a traditional lunch in a lively food hall, then visit the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum and Tokyo Memorial Hall to reflect on how Tokyo’s people endured catastrophe and loss.
From t...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sumida Hokusai Museum
Lunch is in a facility with many options. The area's famous food is Chanko Nabe (Sumo wrestler stew), and cost about ¥4,000, per person, with a 2 person minimum . Other restaurants start at ~¥1,100.
There will be vending machines and convenience stores for drinks and snacks, so please purchase them at your own discretion.
Meeting Points
Departure
Ryōgoku Edo NOREN
Please meet outside of the Noren building adjacent JR Ryogoku Station.
If you need help getting there from the Oedo Line Ryogoku Station, please let us know at least a day before the tour, and we will arrange an early pick up from there for you.
