• Providing more backdrop to the epic historical TV drama 'Shōgun,' discover what it must have been like walking the Shogun's Castle grounds and surrounding areas with 'Exploring Toranaga’s Edo.' This unique walking tour guides you through the remnants of Edo Castle, along ancient Samurai pathways, and into hidden cultural treasures, offering distinctive and personalized insights. Experience the rich blend of historical narratives and contemporary Tokyo as you explore districts once teeming with nobles, samurai, and merchants. Capture the essence of Tokyo’s storied past and vibrant present. Join us in 'Exploring Toranaga’s Edo: Footsteps of a Shōgun' to uncover more about the heart and history of the Edo period in Japanese history!

Sakuradamon Gate: A Portal Through Time - Completed around 1620, Sakuradamon Gate stands as one of the grandest surviving gateways into the former Edo Castle, still offering prime access to the Imperial Palace Grounds. This site serves as both a historical entry point and as a silent witness to the pivotal "Sakuradamon Incident" of 1860, where Ii Naosuke, the then Tairo and Chief Minister of the Tokugawa Shogunate, was assassinated by ronin samurai. As you explore, marvel at the high stone walls that are a notable feature throughout the castle grounds. These stones were transported over 100 kilometers from the Izu Peninsula and meticulously fitted together without mortar, forming an almost impenetrable barrier. Today, the gate is celebrated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, encapsulating centuries of history and architectural mastery.