Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo
On this 3-hour Modern History Tour, explore Tokyo’s wartime past with your English-speaking guide. Begin at Kudanshita Station (9:00 AM) and visit key landmarks that hold relics and memories of World War II. Pay respects at Yasukuni Shrine, which commemorates 2.5 million war dead since 1869, and le
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minAdmission includedYasukuni Shrine, located in Tokyo, honors Japan's war dead with impressive traditional architecture and tranquil surroundings. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds and a museum featuring artifacts that offer insight into Japan’s military history, providing a reflective experience in the heart of Tokyo.
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 30mAdmission includedThe Yushukan Museum, located on the grounds of Yasukuni Shrine, offers a comprehensive look at Japan’s military history. This museum features exhibits of historical artifacts, documents, and military equipment, providing visitors with a unique insight into Japan’s past through powerful and thought-provoking displays.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedThe National Showa Memorial Museum, also known as Showa-kan, provides a detailed look into the lives of Japanese civilians during and after World War II. Through exhibitions of personal items, photographs, and narratives, visitors can explore the impact of the war on everyday life in Japan and the resilience of its people during the challenging Showa era.
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Will this be a sensitive topic for some people?
- •While the purpose of this tour is to educate and inform about Modern Japanese history (from over 70 years ago until recent times), it may still be a sensitive topic to some people. We really hope that everyone who comes will keep an open mind and will not put our tour guides in a difficult situation; if the tour guide may feel threatened at any point, please note that the tour may have to end and the tour guide may contact local law enforcement if necessary.
- •What is the purpose of this tour?
- •In this tour, guests will learn how the Japanese people commemorate and pay their respects to those who have perished from war, the issues that civilians faced during WWII such as starvation, how Japanese soldiers felt and behaved during the war, learn why kamikaze (also known as tokotai) was so prevalent and how the soldiers told their family members before their inevitable fates.
- •Operating Days (Please select your preferred date accordingly)
- •This tour operates from Tue to Sun each week (except on public holidays), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- •Standard Cancellation Policy:
- •Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- •Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event
- •Cancellation fee of 25% is charged if cancelled 20 days or less before the event
- •Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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