<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[株式会社EDO KAGURA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo-based travel agency, offering authentic artisan experience tours and experiences in Kagurazaka, plus clothing rentals.]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:47:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://travel.edokagura.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Sumo Tickets in Tokyo 2027 — Official Sales Dates &#38; Insider Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sumo tickets in Tokyo are available to international visitors — and the process for buying them is the same for everyone. You do not need to speak Japanese, hold Japanese residency, or go through a special channel. What you do need is precise timing. The September 2026 Tokyo Tournament general sale opened at 10:00 a.m. on August 8 and sold out the same day. The November 2026 Kyushu Tournament sold out on the first day of general sales. Recent tournaments show just how quickly tickets can...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/how-to-get-sumo-tickets-tokyo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaf7c9e57650dec63acb446</guid><category><![CDATA[Others]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:03:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_a5f4b1f7cfd74192997a6b61bae293bc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is the Kokyu Instrument? Experience Japan's Rarest Bowed Instrument Live in Tokyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few people have ever experienced the sound of the kokyu performed live. Fewer still have had the chance to hold one themselves. In this article, we answer the question, "What Is the Kokyu Instrument?" We also explore why this 400-year-old instrument became the emotional voice of SHOGUN and where you can experience it for yourself in Tokyo. Table of Contents What Is the Kokyu Instrument? Why Is the Kokyu Instrument So Rare? The Sound of the Kokyu Instrument From SHOGUN to Kabuki: Why the Kokyu...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/what-is-the-kokyu-instrument</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7ab243bb2b410376bb2cf7</guid><category><![CDATA[Others]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food and Drink]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:18:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_778a6981f6c748f887722c680b85751f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things to Do in Ryogoku Before Watching Sumo: A Walking Guide for True Sumo Enthusiasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most visitors to Ryogoku walk from the station to Ryogoku Kokugikan in two minutes and spend the rest of the afternoon inside the arena. They see the bouts. They applaud. And then they leave. What they miss is the neighbourhood itself. The streets around Ryogoku Kokugikan contain the entire history of professional sumo — its Buddhist origins, its samurai context, its spiritual foundation, and the stables where today's wrestlers train. All of it is within a 90-minute walk. All of it is free....]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/things-to-do-in-ryogoku-sumo-walking-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a76db992dc76a37da405496</guid><category><![CDATA[Others]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_5894ad7a1a83468c890866f1d7c11110~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is Tokyo Tower Famous? When Japan Looked to the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo Tower Contents Quick Answer Why Is Tokyo Tower Famous as a Symbol of Japan's Postwar Miracle? Why Is Tokyo Tower Famous for Its Height and Engineering? Why Does Tokyo Tower Stand Here? Momijiyama, Zojoji, and the Tokugawa Shoguns From Koyokan to Kagurazaka: The Hidden Story Beneath Tokyo Tower Why Is Tokyo Tower Famous From the Top? Choosing Your Deck Traveler FAQ Why the Right Guide Can Reveal the Story Behind Tokyo Tower Tokyo Tower on Our Tokyo 400 Years Tour Quick Answer Why is...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/why-is-tokyo-tower-famous</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a728a842df0f1eeb2f470a2</guid><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:20:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_9c91121190864b04b8caf6df19e100f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guía completa de Tokio en septiembre de 2026 para quienes visitan Japón por primera vez — otoño japonés, sumo, festivales y Kagurazaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Septiembre en Tokio es el mes de transición entre el calor del final del verano y el otoño — todavía húmedo en la primera quincena, más templado y agradable hacia el final, y propenso a tifones durante todo el mes. Esta guía recoge lo que un viajero primerizo realmente necesita saber: el clima y las aglomeraciones de la Semana de Plata, el Gran Torneo de Sumo, los festivales de la cosecha, el Tsukimi, y una velada en Kagurazaka construida en torno a todo ello. Introducción Si le preguntas a...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/es/post/tokio-en-septiembre-de-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69931e2d76e381b883cdc2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:04:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_575c0297293e41309a5e25bb3f54c5b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo in September 2026: A First-Time Visitor's Guide to Japanese Autumn, Sumo, Festivals &#38; Kagurazaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo in September marks the transition from late-summer heat to autumn. The first half remains humid, while the latter half becomes calmer and more comfortable. This guide covers essential information for first-time visitors: the weather, Silver Week crowds, the Grand Sumo Tournament, harvest festivals, Tsukimi, and an evening in Kagurazaka. Introduction If you ask people who have visited Tokyo in September, they often share a common sentiment: it’s a transition month. It’s neither summer...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/tokyo-in-september-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a644d1b10a4941c0725a85e</guid><category><![CDATA[Others]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:02:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_575c0297293e41309a5e25bb3f54c5b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Hire a Tour Guide in Japan: What Most Travelers Overlook When Choosing the Best Private Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to hire a tour guide in Japan who does more than recite facts. Backed by Tourism Agency data and our own guide-training experience in Tokyo.]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/how-to-hire-a-tour-guide-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5dcff6dbc75925c0d2ff20</guid><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:45:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_447c2cb686524b6ca7c8a373c21cde31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Matsuri 2026: An Insider's Guide to Tokyo's Uphill Awa Odori and Hidden Alleys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo is home to countless summer festivals, but few are held in a neighborhood quite like Kagurazaka. Once a thriving geisha district dating back to the Edo period, Kagurazaka still preserves narrow stone-paved alleys, traditional restaurants, historic temples, and a unique atmosphere rarely found elsewhere in Tokyo. Every July, this historic district transforms into one of the city's most beloved summer festivals: Kagurazaka Matsuri 2026. Unlike many festivals that focus solely on food...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/kagurazaka-matsuri-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a54448d3ab8079a04e59365</guid><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:34:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_defb4d77dc8142ec842fda805b5425c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kagurazaka: A Neighborhood Where Culture Lives, as Captured by Palace Hotel Tokyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kagurazaka is now featured on Palace Hotel Tokyo's official Instagram. See how the five-star hotel captured this historic geisha district's stone-paved lanes, century-old shops, and quiet cultural depth—with EDO KAGURA supporting the filming behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/kagurazaka-palace-hotel-tokyo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a51c6cec549c55b35aff6db</guid><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:01:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_91b00ed82e6d43acbad01660f04764b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokio en agosto de 2026: Clima, festivales y tradiciones de verano]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antes de experimentar Tokio en agosto, entiende por qué importa Si le preguntas a quienes han visitado Tokio en agosto, la mayoría te dirá lo mismo primero: hace calor. Un calor de verdad, intenso. Pero pregúntales qué recuerdan un año después, y el calor rara vez es la respuesta. Recuerdan el sonido de un tambor de festival resonando junto a un canal, el farolillo de papel flotando por un río oscuro, el suave chasquido de un abanico al abrirse en el andén de una estación. Esa contradicción...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/es/post/tokio-en-agosto-de-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49cb1dfa58f0a255d33e74</guid><category><![CDATA[Paseo por las Calles de Kagurazaka]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:38:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_bd40e5756a724e719d66ba998decb073~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo in August 2026: A First-Time Visitor's Guide to Japanese Summer Traditions, Festivals &#38; Kagurazaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo in August is Japan's peak summer month — the hottest, most humid stretch of the year, dense with fireworks festivals, bon odori dancing, and the nationwide Obon holiday exodus. This guide covers what a first-time visitor actually needs to know: the heat and typhoon season, Obon crowds, the year's biggest fireworks and dance festivals, and an evening in Kagurazaka built around all of it. Before You Experience Tokyo in August, Understand Why It Matters If you ask people who have visited...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/tokyo-in-august-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a48b4a30e6d4656949744df</guid><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:28:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_bd40e5756a724e719d66ba998decb073~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qué Ver en Tokio en 1 Día: El Itinerario que No Sabías que Existía — Conectando Lugares Imprescindibles y Joyas Ocultas a Través de una Sola Historia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has leído las listas. Asakusa a las 6 AM. El cruce de Shibuya al mediodía. Ramen a medianoche. La mayoría de los itinerarios de 1 día en Tokio siguen la misma fórmula: visitar la mayor cantidad de lugares famosos posible, moverse rápido y dar el día por terminado. ¿Pero qué pasaría si existiera una forma diferente — una que no apresure, no agote, y te deje con una comprensión más profunda de una de las ciudades más extraordinarias del mundo? Este es ese itinerario. Qué Ver en Tokio en 1 Día:...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/es/post/qu%C3%A9-ver-en-tokio-en-1-d%C3%ADa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a39d3f6bc774dc6e46f8425</guid><category><![CDATA[Paseo por las Calles de Kagurazaka]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:55:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_5996b9b726384e5f9679d1d886002685~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tokyo One-Day Itinerary You Didn't Know Existed: Connecting Must-See Icons and Hidden Gems Through One Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've read the lists. Asakusa at 6 AM. Shibuya Crossing at noon. Ramen at midnight. Most Tokyo one-day itineraries follow the same formula: pack in as many famous spots as possible, move fast, and call it a day. But what if there was a different way — one that doesn't rush, doesn't exhaust, and leaves you with a deeper understanding of one of the world's most extraordinary cities? This is that itinerary. What Makes This Tokyo One-Day Itinerary So Unique? Most Tokyo itineraries are designed...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/tokyo-one-day-itinerary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3219cc655fbab86711968b</guid><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:10:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_5996b9b726384e5f9679d1d886002685~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokio en julio 2026: Guía para el viajero primerizo sobre el verano japonés, los festivales y Kagurazaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antes de experimentar el verano japonés, comprende por qué importa. Introducción La mayoría de los viajeros primerizos que llegan a Tokio en julio traen consigo la misma pregunta: ¿hace tanto calor como dicen? La respuesta es sí. Pero eso no es lo más útil que se puede saber sobre Tokio en julio. Lo más útil es esto: los japoneses han pasado siglos convirtiendo el verano en una forma de arte. El calor no los derrotó. Los moldeó — su comida, sus festivales, su vestimenta, su estética, toda su...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/es/post/tokio-en-julio-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33867138520286279018be</guid><category><![CDATA[Taller de Teñido]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:16:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_6b3f4a88a0ab4ec8a4a45cfafef1301d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo in July 2026: A First-Time Visitor's Guide to Japanese Summer, Festivals &#38; Kagurazaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before You Experience Japanese Summer, Understand Why It Matters.  Introduction Most first-time visitors to Tokyo in July arrive with the same question: is it really that hot? The answer is yes. But that is not the most useful thing to know about Tokyo in July. The more useful thing to know is this: the Japanese have spent centuries turning summer into an art form. The heat did not defeat them. It shaped them — their food, their festivals, their clothing, their aesthetics, their entire...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/tokyo-in-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a326a5d76e64da425b13fc4</guid><category><![CDATA[Kagurazaka Street Walk]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:52:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_6b3f4a88a0ab4ec8a4a45cfafef1301d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch Sumo in Tokyo Like a Japanese Fan: 10 Things That Make Every Bout More Exciting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rules of sumo take about thirty seconds to explain. Two wrestlers enter a clay ring. The first to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of his feet, or to step outside the circle, loses. That is the whole rulebook. And yet a single bout can contain more layers of meaning — historical, spiritual, tactical, cultural — than most sports pack into an entire season. The visitors who leave Ryogoku Kokugikan most deeply satisfied are not the ones who understood the rules. They are...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/how-to-watch-sumo-in-tokyo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a261f21750b8b39abbc5db1</guid><category><![CDATA[Others]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_2d49e11c760a484880c35ff00e0c9084~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do Sumo Wrestlers Throw Salt? Understand Japanese Culture Through Sumo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every sumo bout begins the same way. The wrestler walks to the corner of the ring, reaches into a wooden box, and throws a handful of coarse salt into the air. Some wrestlers throw it in a single elegant arc. Others hurl it toward the ceiling in a dramatic cloud that draws gasps from the crowd. A few scatter it quietly, almost privately, as if offering it to someone only they can see. Then they do it again. And again. Sometimes five or six times before the bout begins. By the end of a single...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/why-do-sumo-wrestlers-throw-salt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a25059a723e0825bac89a1c</guid><category><![CDATA[Others]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:02:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_59d9c1dd97da46d49e3e25b0dca8b430~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Get Tokyo Sumo Tickets in September 2026 (Complete Guide &#38; Sold-Out Options)]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE — September 20: Our September 16 Grand Sumo Tournament Tour has now taken place, and September 2026 tickets are sold out. We hope to offer similar tours in 2027, if we can secure official tickets. Guests on our Priority Waitlist will receive advance notice before reservations open to the general public. → Join the Priority Waitlist Planning to watch sumo in Tokyo in 2027? See our new guide, How to Get Sumo Tickets in Tokyo 2027 — Official Sales Dates &#38; Insider Tips, covering official...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/how-to-get-tokyo-sumo-tickets-in-september-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a24d1eb1f44c606b37a8849</guid><category><![CDATA[Others]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:26:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_5c5e11cfa31e487887a09071f7b82d02~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokio en junio de 2026: Belleza en temporada de lluvias, experiencias culturales y Kagurazaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducción La mayoría de los viajeros miran junio y ven una sola palabra: lluvia. Al hacerlo, pasan por alto una de las temporadas más gratificantes de Tokio. Los visitantes habituales de Japón suelen preferir junio precisamente porque la ciudad se siente más tranquila, más suave y menos concurrida. Las tarifas de hotel bajan, las colas se acortan y los jardines —en su momento de mayor esplendor— rara vez se comparten con más personas de las que fueron diseñados para albergar. Sí, Tokio en...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/es/post/tokio-en-junio-de-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0e6344cb0791383ec408e6</guid><category><![CDATA[Experiencia con geisha]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:03:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_dd3fa50d7f4f4f138184ae88d276b1ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo in June 2026: Rainy Season Beauty, Cultural Experiences &#38; Kagurazaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introduction Most travelers look at June and see one word: rain. In doing so, many overlook one of Tokyo's most quietly rewarding seasons. Repeat visitors to Japan often prefer June precisely because the city feels slower, softer, and less crowded. Hotel rates ease, queues shorten, and the gardens — at their most lush — are rarely shared with more people than they were designed for. Yes, Tokyo in June means tsuyu — the rainy season. But it rarely means all-day downpours. It means soft light...]]></description><link>https://travel.edokagura.com/post/tokyo-in-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d17a1a8a3d519daa08496</guid><category><![CDATA[Authentic Artisan Experience Tokyo]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:53:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/983a60_dd3fa50d7f4f4f138184ae88d276b1ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shinya Yamada</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>