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In this thread we’re taking a trip back to early 19th-century Japan and visiting Edo – modern-day Tokyo 
Discover the unmissable sights, the tastiest cuisine and the best places to stay in our blog: http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
Discover the unmissable sights, the tastiest cuisine and the best places to stay in our blog: http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
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).
It’s dotted with inns, restaurants and stables – rest and refreshment are easy to find on your journey http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
It’s dotted with inns, restaurants and stables – rest and refreshment are easy to find on your journey http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
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 
You can also see the river by water taxi, but larger groups might want to hire a pleasure boat
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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 
One spiral staircase takes you to the top of this unique three-story building, and another leads you down, so visitor traffic flows smoothly http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
One spiral staircase takes you to the top of this unique three-story building, and another leads you down, so visitor traffic flows smoothly http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
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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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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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.
Here you can listen to geisha (professional musicians and dancers) perform their versions of popular ballads from Kabuki theatre http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
Here you can listen to geisha (professional musicians and dancers) perform their versions of popular ballads from Kabuki theatre http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
After all that exploring, we’re getting hungry – it’s time to taste the local cuisine 
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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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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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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We hope you enjoyed your trip to Edo – you can find more insider tips on how best to enjoy the city in our blog: http://ow.ly/VB5Z30qIqff
Let us know which historical city you’d like to visit next!
Let us know which historical city you’d like to visit next!
