5 Top Tokyo Spots to Enjoy Edo Tradition

KABUKIZA THEATRE 

Planning your next trip to Tokyo and want a rundown of the top spots to enjoy tradition and culture? The city where old meets new is home to many fascinating historical areas and attractions that can transport you back into the time of the Edo era.

KABUKIZA THEATRE 

– Experience Kabuki performances in the Ginza
Kabuki is a form of Japanese traditional theatre dating back to the 17th century, and the 'Kabukiza' theatre, in Tokyo's fashionable Ginza district is one of the most iconic places to see a performance. English translation is available with headphones as are English language scenario introductions to help explain the plot lines.
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TAISHAKUTEN SANDO 

– Explore this old-world street of restaurants and stalls in Shibamata
One of the few areas of Tokyo untouched by the air raids of World War II, this 200m. long street is one of the city's best places to experience what Tokyo looked like before the modern era. With a retro feel and nostalgic atmosphere, the shops sell many edible local specialties from wooden old-fashioned shops.
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EDO TOKYO OPEN AIR ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM

- Discover Tokyo's cultural heritage through architecture

The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is an architectural park and cultural centre with centuries-old buildings relocated and preserved on its grounds. You can easily spend hours exploring historical buildings and discover the cultural heritage behind their walls. The current exhibition 'Edo-Tokyo Museum Collection — Tokyo Through the Ages' presents the history of Tokyo from the Edo period (1603–1867) using a wealth of documents, materials, and models.
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OZAWA SHUZO SAKE BREWERY

 – Tour Tokyo's oldest Sake Brewery
You can sample sake at bars and restaurants all over Tokyo, but how about going to a sake brewery to see how it is made? There are still 9 sake breweries located in Tokyo, mostly in the countryside on the city's outskirts. The free tours of Ozawa Shuzo, Tokyo's oldest brewery, will give you a whole new appreciation of the delicate process involved in fermenting this uniquely Japanese alcoholic beverage.
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NEZU SHRINE 

– Tokyo's oldest shrine also one of the most photogenic steps from Nezu station
A vermillion torii gate pathway and the tapestry-like hillside of azaleas make the grounds of Nezu-Shrine an ideal photo opportunity. Thought to be 1900 years-old , the site grounds are green with ponds as well as structures of cultural significance. The 300-year-old azalea garden is at its peak late April to early May, when 100 varieties of azaleas bloom into a painting-like explosion of colour.
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*Source: Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tokyo Tourism Representative, Tourism Garden Pty Ltd · Suite 13, 235 Spit Rd · Mosman, NSW 2088 · Australia