Created a trip plan in Japan, focusing on "Edo." This is the final presentation of Producing Japan Class at Asadaigaku (Morning University) at Marunouchi. http://asadaigaku.jp/en/course/index.cgi?c=zoom&pk=197

1. A trip to Edo
- experience Japan at the time of the shogun
International Class Group 5
Mariko Takehana, Asako Isobe, Junko Hara, Ryoko Mitake,
Yuka Haraguchi, Hiroyuki Morita, Tomomi Nagasawa

2. Travel
Firework
Concept:
“Experience Edo’s Entertainments”
Yoshiwara
Performance

3. Target:
Non –Japanese people who are interested in
Japanese history and traditional culture

4. Trip Plan Overview

5. Day 1:
Go on a trip – One of Edo’s Entertainments

6. Day 2:
Feel Samurai – Representative class of Edo

7. Day 3:
See Daily Life of Edo people
– Edo spots associated with Tokugawa

8. Detailed Plan: Day 1
Go on a trip
- One of Edo’s Entertainments

9. Trip along with Nakasendo
Route: Kiso – Nakasendo - Tsumago-juku
7:00 Move from Tokyo Station to Kiso (Bus)

10. 11:00 Kiso Kurashi no Kogeikan (Lacquerware)
Kiso Lacquerware (Shikki), using different colors of lacquer, became popular in
Edo period.
12:00 Lunch @ Yoshida (next to the Kogeikan)

11. 14:00
Nakasendo Hiking (1.5 hours)
A quiet portion of the original highway has been preserved between Tsumago
and Magome, providing a pleasant walk and feelings of Edo period

12. 16:00 Tsumago-juku Walking (free time)
Tsumago-juku (妻籠宿) was the 42nd of the 69 post towns(宿場町 Shukuba-machi) on
the Nakasendō, and still has many historic sites and buildings.

13. 18:00 Fujito Ryokan (Japanese Omotenashi Inn)
Fujioto is a traditional inn located in Tsumago, surrounded by Japanese style
gardens, serving local cuisine from the time of Samurai and Shogun.

14. Detailed Plan: Day 2
Feel Samurai
- Representative class of Edo

15. 10:30 Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto Castle is one of four castles designated as 'National Treasures of
Japan' and the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan.

16. 12:30
Nakamachi Street (lunch & Shopping)
The street is lined by nicely preserved warehouse-type buildings (Kura) with massive,
white painted walls, a characteristics of former merchant districts.

17. 18:00
Dinner @ Asakusa Ichimon (Edo Negima-Nabe)
Negima-Nabe(pot) is a popular food for ordinary people in Edo. Main
ingredient of this food is leeks and fat tuna.

18. 19:30
Sawanoya (Japanese omotenashi inn)
Sawanoya located in “Shitamachi” of Tokyo where the traditional folksy life style is still
preserved.

19. Detailed Plan: Day 3
See Daily Life of Edo people
- Edo spots associated with Tokugawa

20. 8:00
Visiting Sumo Training @ Tokasago Stable
Sumo, a Japanese style of wrestling, became entertainment for ordinary people in the
Edo period.

21. 10:00
Edo-Tokyo Museum
The permanent exhibit showcases politics, culture, and an insight into the
lifestyle of the people in Edo period.

22. 12:00
Lunch @ Kappo Yoshida (Chanko-Nabe)
Chanko-Nabe(pot) is the staple food of sumo wrestler. It is a hot pot dish and
contains fishes, meats and vegetables.

23. 13:30
Kanda Myojin Shrine
Kanda Myojin Shrine was built in “Kimon” , unlucky direction of Edo castle, for
protecting Tokygawa family and people in Edo from disaster.

24. 14:40 Kanda-no-Ie
The house restores a valuable work of architecture that reflects the pre-war shop
style as well as the traditional architectural technologies of the Edo period

25. 16:00 Imperial Palace (former site of Edo Castle)
The Imperial Palace with its grounds is located on the site of the former
residential palace of the successive Tokugawa Shoguns in the Edo Period.

26. Travel
Firework
Edo’s Entertainments You can find them out more!
Yoshiwara
Performance