Volunteer guide

I would like to introduce the town walk in Chuo-ku.
Chuo-ku, a city of history, tradition, culture, and information dissemination. Why don't you visit the history since Edo and walk around the charming town?



Chuo-ku cultural assets supporter (volunteer) who completed training course of ward will guide you.

Please use it when sightseeing in Chuo-ku.

Introduction of Cultural Property Supporters Supporter introduction

Information on the history, culture and sightseeing of Chuo-ku,
As the first volunteer guide registration organization,
I have been active since 2005.

●Various activities that can respond to all kinds of information

(1)Applications for general groups and groups


(2)Every year, we are looking for historical walks in the ward bulletin


(3)Information on "Chuo Kumin College" courses hosted by the ward


●Guides with a variety of knowledge and rich experience, including guides born and raised in Chuo-ku

●A detailed and fulfilling guidance system, such as easy-to-understand guide course maps and materials

●Information disclosure of activities and provision of topics on our website and information on social contribution activities in Chuo-ku

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Reference course

It is a 2-hour course where you can enjoy walking around the town, visiting recommended spots, historic sites, etc.
※Please contact us if you have any other requests based on the following course.

  • Image : Nihonbashi Course

    Nihonbashi Course: The roots of Edo prosperity "Nihonbashi"

    In the middle of Edo Tokyo, we will walk around the stylish history of Nihonbashi.

  • Image : Ginza Course

    Ginza Course: "Ginza" Hatcho Bra Walk

    We go around Ginza from front street, back street, alley, ss Inari-san to Yanagi.

  • Image : Tsukiji Course

    Tsukiji Course: "Tsukiji Akashicho" walk in Civilization and enlightenment

    Tsukiji, a land built after the great fire of the Meiryaku era. From Honganji to the ruins of the reservation in Civilization and enlightenment.

  • Image : Ningyocho course

    Ningyocho course: The neighborhood of Ningyocho and Hamacho, where the downtown atmosphere remains

    Walk through Mizutengu and Hamacho from amazake Yokocho, which retains the Edo atmosphere.

  • Image : Hatchobori Course

    Hatchobori Course: "Hatchobori Shinkawa" Historical Walk

    Ask Sakuragawa (Hatchobori) and Shinkawa who supported the security and boat transportation in Edo.

  • Image : Tsukuda / Tsukishima Course

    Tsukuda/Tsukishima Course: Tsukuda and Tsukishima, where the history and culture of Edo remain

    From Ishikawajima and Tsukudajima Island where Edo and Heisei collaborated, it is a story of Tsukishima and Mishima, the warmth of Showa.

  • Image : Tokaido course

    Tokaido Course (Nihonbashi - Kyobashi): Edo Nihonbashi Seven Stations 'Tokaido'

    From Nihonbashi, the starting point of Gokaido, go up the Tokaido, and walk to Kyobashi while following the history.

  • Image : Nikko Highway Course

    Nikko Kaido course (Kodemmacho - Asakusabashi): Main street in Edo "Nikko Kaido" 

    Walk from the end of Yoshida Shoin to the area around Asakusabashi, which was crowded with public accommodations.

  • Image : Financial District Course

    Financial District Course (Nihonbashi / Kayabacho area): Walking on Wall Street in Japan

    We will explore the area around Kabuto-cho, which is responsible for global finance.

  • Image : Kabuki and play courses

    Kabuki and play courses (Kyobashi, Shin-Tomicho, Higashiginza area): Walking the roots of Edo Kabuki and theatre

    From Akuni and Kansaburo Saruwaka in Izumo to Kabukiza in Heisei, we will follow places related to the play.

You can check the information location of the reference course here.

How to apply

Please apply by application form or fax at least 3 weeks before the desired implementation date.

Number of applicants Please apply in groups and groups of 3 or more.
Time required Information is available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, about 2 hours at a time.
Costs 300 yen per participant per time
(Document fee, etc.)

①Application by application form




②Apply by fax to Chuo-ku Tourism Association
FAX. 03-6228-7908
Please download the application form (PDF file 40KB) from here.

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Contact Contact

Application for Volunteer Guide
Inquiry about

Chuo-ku Tourism Association

03-6228-7907 FAX.03-6228-7908

Inquiries about cultural property supporters

Inhabitant of a ward culture, lifelong learning section Lifelong Learning Section 03-3546-5526