Shogun & Samurai Tour

Izu is the place where the shogun period began and ended. Step into the world of shoguns, samurai, and the stories that made Izu famous. This walk through Ito reveals the real people behind fictional SHOGUN, Japan’s feudal history, and the charm of a seaside hot springs resort town.

Quick Facts

- Duration: 2.5 hours (morning or afternoon)
- Meeting point: Izu Kogen Station, Ito Station or nearby hotel
- Group size: Shared tour, 2–6 guests (others may join)
- Price:
  Group of 1-3: ¥46,000
  Group of 4-6: ¥73,000
  This is a shared tour (up to 6 guests). The tour price is ¥46,000 for 1–3 guests or ¥73,000 for 4–6 guests. If more guests join after you book, we’ll adjust the cost so everyone pays a fair share. Refunds (if any) will be issued 2 days before the tour date once the group is finalized.

Overview

Ito is more than a seaside resort — it’s where global history and local culture meet. At William Adams Memorial Park and Ito Harbor, you’ll stand where Miura Anjin built Japan’s first Western-style ships in 1604. Walking along the Matsukawa River Promenade, you’ll trace the steps of Minamoto Yoritomo, the exiled youth who became Japan’s first shogun.

This tour is about more than stories — it’s about the blending of fact and fiction, from James Clavell’s SHOGUN to the lives of samurai and townspeople who shaped Izu. You’ll also see Taisho-era architecture like the Tokaikan, once a luxury ryokan, and enjoy the atmosphere of a hot springs town still proud of its heritage.

If you’d like to go deeper, consider the Full Day Private Tour, where Ito’s samurai past can be paired with Izu’s natural landscapes and hidden villages.

Highlights

Otonashi Jinja and William Adams Memorial Park
Learn the true story behind Miura Anjin and SHOGUN
Minamoto Yoritomo’s exile and rise to power
Taisho-era architecture and Tokaikan ryokan museum

Price Notes

This is a shared tour (up to 6 guests). The tour price is ¥46,000 for 1–3 guests or ¥73,000 for 4–6 guests. If more guests join after you book, we’ll adjust and refund the cost so everyone pays a fair share. Refunds (if any) will be issued 2 days before the tour date once the group is finalized.

* Cancellation policy:

Up to 10 days before tour date – 100% refund.
9 days – 2 days before – 50% refund.
Less than 48 hours before tour date – No refund.
Refunds will be issued minus Stripe’s non-refundable 3.6% processing fee.