"Kominka", Traditional Folk Houses' walking tour
| Tour Features | Interested in traditional Japanese architecture? This tour is your best bet, so grab the opportunity! Turn back the hands of time....immerse yourself in the days of old as you are presented the Japanese lifestyle at the time as well as appreciating the Kominka's reputed beauty and old-world functionality. Built between the 17th and 19th centuries, these relic houses were started to relocate to Nihon Minkaen, Japan Open-Air Folk Houses Museum, by the City of Kawasaki, in 1965. |
| Tour Time | 13:00-16:30/17:00 |
| Meeting Time | 13:00 |
| Meeting Place | JR Shinjuku Station, South Exit(ticket gate) |
| Duration | 3.5-4hrs |
| Tour Price | JPY3,000/person (for more than two persons party) |
| Expenses not Included in the Tour Price | *Train tickets JPY480/person via Odakyu-Line to and from Shinjuku stn. to Mukogaoka-Yuen stn. *Entrance fee to the museum: JPY500/person |
| Itinerary | 13:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku stn., South Exit(ticket gate). Take Odakyu-Line to Mukogaoka-Yuen stn. 14:00 Make the grand tour of Nihon Minkaen (Japan Open-Air Folk Museum). Stroll in the green district of Ikuta Ryokuchi Park when time allows. 16:30-17:00 Return to Mukogaoka-Yuen stn. See you off after putting you on the train bound for Shinjuku. |
| Guide's Name | OUCHI, Noriko, or her fellow certified guide |
| Language | English |
| Distance of the Route | Approx. 4kms |
| Dates of Operation | Any day (except closing days), depending on availability. Please give at least 7 days advance notice. |
| Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) | Will be notified upon application |
| To Make a Reservation, Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number). |
Please send email to: nrk15ch99@gmail.com |
| Notes |
Insurance is NOT included in the tour price. Payment by credit card is not accepted. Please prepare cash. |