After meeting your guide in the lobby, you will go to downtown to see the majestic building of the Parliament, the Imperial Palace park with Japanese Matsu pine trees, plus the double-arched stone bridge of Nijubashi, the Asakusa Kannon temple, the Yagoda temple, and eight ancient Buddha statues, and, finally, Nakamise street, where you can buy authentic and inexpensive souvenirs.
Later, you will move to Odaiba island, built in Tokyo Bay in the 1850s to keep enemy ships out. Let's start a picturesque journey around the island: from Deisan Historical park with the remains of defensive structures to the futuristic Fuji TV building. Finally, ride the gigantic 115-meter high Ferris wheel to enjoy a stunning view of the evening Tokyo skyline.
Meeting with the guide at the hotel and transfer to Ryogoku Kokuigan - “Hall of National Martial Arts”, the main sumo arena in Japan, located in the Sumida district of Tokyo.
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a visit to the Sumo museum and then a visit to a sumo tournament (“hombasho”).
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At the sports hall you can try "chanko-nabe", a traditional dish of sumo wrestlers. Independent transf6er to the hotel at the end of the tournament.
This day will be devoted to visiting Ryogoku Kokuigan - 'Hall of National Martial Arts', the main sumo arena in Japan, located in the Sumida district of Tokyo. You will get familirized with the history of sumo, which is Japan's oldest martial art. You will learn the history of sumo tournaments and the greatest personaliies of this sport and martial art.
Kamakura is the medieval military capital of Japan. It was founded by Minamoto Yoritomi, the first shogun of Japan. The era when Kamakura was the capital gave its name to the historical period of the same name in the history of Japan.
After meeting the guide at the reception, you will start your excursion to Kamakura, the ancient military capital of Japan. The city is located on the Pacific coast and surrounded by picturesque mountains, making it an impregnable fortress for enemies. You will see the Shinto shrine Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, which is dedicated to the god of war. Then, you will walk the famous Wakamiya Oji road, which splits the city and leads to the shrine. The road runs between two ponds: one is called "Genji," which means life, and another is "Heike," which means death.
The next spot, the Kotoku family temple, includes the Great Bronze Buddha Daibutsu, which is 13.5-meters-high. The shrine was created in 1252 and survived severe fires, powerful earthquakes, and tsunamis. Then, you will see the three-level Hasedera temple. On top of a sacred hill is the famous gilded sculpture of the eleven-faced goddess Kannon, the tallest wooden sculpture in Japan, 9.5-meters high. Buddhist monks carved the sculpture from a single trunk of a camphor tree. Then, you will enjoy your lunch.
Moving to Fujisawa, the island of the samurai, on the top of the hill, you will see a sanctuary of the dragon of the seas, revered as the deity of loyalty and devotion. You will then visit the Cape of Love, where all lovers strive to strengthen their feelings. Iwaya Cave was carved out by water and served as a natural shelter during the samurai wars. After the tour is completed, you will come back to your hotel.
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