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In this thread we’re taking a trip back to early 19th-century Japan and visiting Edo – modern-day Tokyo

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The best way to get to Edo is by foot, travelling on one of Japan’s five major highways. The most famous is the Eastern Sea Road (Tōkaidō).

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A number of Edo’s best sights are located along the Sumida River – we recommend taking an evening walk along its embankments to enjoy the cherry blossom

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You can also see the river by water taxi, but larger groups might want to hire a pleasure boat

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For views of the city and Mount Fuji, try the balcony of the Sansō Hall at the Temple of Five-hundred Arhats

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Need some retail therapy? Find the latest in Edo fashion in the textile emporiums of Shirokiya and Echigoya, located in one of the city’s finest shopping districts.

Here you can peruse beautiful textiles and stroll the streets in style

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More interested in art? Visit the shops lining the last section of the Tōkaidō Highway.

Prints of Hokusai’s famous ‘Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji’ series are now available, although some of the more popular designs may already be scarce

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For some evening entertainment, head to the unlicensed pleasure districts in the southeast of the city.

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After all that exploring, we’re getting hungry – it’s time to taste the local cuisine

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We recommend sampling the abundance of fresh fish which reaches the city from Edo Bay. The first bonito catch of the year has just come in – delicious!

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Finally, there are some local customs all visitors need to abide by – if you see a samurai, be sure to bow.

You’ll recognise a samurai because they’re the only men allowed to wear two swords, one long and one short

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Let us know which historical city you’d like to visit next!

We hope you enjoyed your trip to Edo – you can find more insider tips on how best to enjoy the city in our blog: https://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIq... Let us know which historical city you’d like to visit next!

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