The Last Shogun – Samurai’s Transition

– BunbuRyodo Road to ZEN –

【Opening Event】
January 28, 2024

Event details

Shizuoka Prefecture Shizuoka City provides a place where you can experience martial arts (such as archery) and Japanese culture(tea ceremony, etc.) at Fugetsuro, the former residence of the last shogun Yoshinobu Tokugawa. They also recreate the meals of the shogun while receiving explanations from experts at Fugetsuro. In addition to the dinner, you can view the collection of Tokugawa Yoshinobu (paintings, works of art, calligraphy, photographs, etc.) with special explanations (in English).

Set DatesSunday, January 28, 2024
Meeting Place & TimeFugetsuro (in front of JR Shizuoka Station) 14:00
Time Required5 hours
Price(including tax)Common for adults and children 29,000 yen (including experience and meal fees)
Min. # of Participants6 people
What’s includedMartial arts, Japanese culture experience fee, meal fee, exhibition viewing fee
Supported LanguagesJapanese
English guidebook available.
Interpretation services are available for a fee.
Course Details14:00, Fugetsuro gathering reception ⇒
Watch martial arts exhibition in the courtyard ⇒
Experience martial arts and Japanese culture at Fugetsu Karyo inside Fugetsuro, then view Tokugawa Yoshinobu collection (approx. 2 hours) ⇒
Fugetsuro A dinner party with a menu named after Lord Yoshinobu at the Fugetsu restaurant (martial arts demonstration in the front garden) ⇒
Scheduled to end around 7:00 p.m.
Other (Notes)・It will be held rain or shine. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather such as a warning or advisory being issued. In case of cancellation, we will contact you at least 4 hours before the start time.
・Drinks are not included. Payment will be made separately.
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Location

Fugetsuro 浮月楼

11-1 Koyamachi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, 420-0852

The Fugetsuro courtyard is the site of the former residence of Lord Tokugawa Yoshinobu. It also has a Noh stage, and is called Fugetsuro because you can see the moon reflecting on the surface of the pond

The large hall of the restaurant Fugetsuro in Fugetsuro is a Japanese-style structure reminiscent of the bygone era, with a panoramic view of the front garden.

Inquiries

FIEJA Inc.

[Address]
3-11-1 Kusanagi, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka Pref.

[Contact]
Tel : +81 54-347-3600 
Email : tour@fieja-japan.com

Operating Company

Colors Planning Co., Ltd.
TEL096-285-5505
Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-234

Foundation for Shizuoka New Food Culture Innovation
Contact person : Ueda, Aoyama
TEL 054-340-7800
FAX 054-340-7801
iine@shizuoka-shoku-bunka.jp

※Cancellation Fees
Starting from the day before the start date of the trip,Before the 11th day: FreeFrom the 10th day until the 8th day: 20% of the travel feeFrom the 7th day to the 2nd day: 30% of the travel feeThe day before the trip start date: 40% of the trip feeOn the day of the start of the trip: 50% of the trip feeAfter the start of the trip or non-participation without notice: 100% of the trip fee