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Learn the History and Play the Traditional GO Game in Tokyo
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Discover how the game of GO and Japanese history are related by visiting the sacred site of Go, Nihon Ki-in and other sights deeply linked including the Nihon Ki-in's Hall of Fame and Museum where you benefit from the navigational expertise and insider knowledge of the guide. It’s the best place to learn about the legendary Go players from the Edo period (1600) to the present and their great achievements. Enjoy playing the Go at the local club to finish off your tour after learning its history!
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Go Club Fee
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - Ichigaya Station
This coffee shop is located on the second floor after exiting the ticket gate of JR Ichigaya Station.
Return
Yushima Igo Cafe
This is a local Go club.
You can also stay and play.
Itinerary
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Nihon Ki-in Headquarter
Nihon Ki-in is an association where most of the professional Japanese GO players belong in Japan. It doesn’t just play a role as a match venue but also presents the history and culture of GO at the Hall of Fame and Museum. It’s known as the setting of the manga, Hikaru no GO and is a must-visit place for anyone who enjoys GO.
1 hour
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Hommyo-ji Temple
This temple is where the graves of Iemoto, the founder of Go, Honinbo family are located which was a professional organization active until the Edo period (1600-1868).
The graves of the successive heads of the Honinbo family who took the lead in the history of Go in Japan is a special site known to those in the know among the GO players.
30 minutes
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神保町囲碁クラブ
We will guide you to the most convenient GO club according to your next venue.
We are happy to arrange with the club owner if you wish to find someone to play against, please let us know the rank in advance in that case. Although the tour ends at the Go Club, you may stay longer to play GO to finish your game
1 hour and 30 minutes
Learn the History and Play the Traditional GO Game in Tokyo
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Discover how the game of GO and Japanese history are related by visiting the sacred site of Go, Nihon Ki-in and other sights deeply linked including the Nihon Ki-in's Hall of Fame and Museum where you benefit from the navigational expertise and insider knowledge of the guide. It’s the best place to learn about the legendary Go players from the Edo period (1600) to the present and their great achievements. Enjoy playing the Go at the local club to finish off your tour after learning its history!
What's Included
Go Club Fee
Private transportation
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Starbucks Coffee - Ichigaya Station
This coffee shop is located on the second floor after exiting the ticket gate of JR Ichigaya Station.
Return
Yushima Igo Cafe
This is a local Go club.
You can also stay and play.
