• * Explore Kawaguchi, a historic post town on the Nikko Onari Kaido highway, once linking Edo (modern Tokyo) to Nikko, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Tokugawa shoguns at Shakujoji Temple
• ,* Participate in a traditional Buddhist blessing ritual, gaining insight into the spiritual practices that have shaped Japanese culture for centuries
• ,* Enjoy the rare chance to wear a stunning Takasagozome kimono, featuring intricate designs once favored by shoguns, making for a memorable and unique cultural experience
• ,* Savor a meal identical to the one enjoyed by shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune at the temple in 1728, offering a delicious taste of Edo period cuisine

Experience a little bit of the Edo period at Shakujoji Temple, the first stop on the Tokugawa shoguns’ travels to Nikko. Learn about the temple’s connections to the powerful shogunate, and be blessed by the Buddhist priest The highlight of the tour is enjoying an authentic Edo-style lunch, the very same meal that shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ate at the temple in 1728, recreated down to the smallest detail You will also have a chance to try on and take photos while wearing a rare Takasagozome kimono, once beloved by the women of the court