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Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$429.09
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

On this 3-hour private 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 learn about the history and controversies surrounding it. Continue to the Yūshūkan War Museum, dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives, and discover artifacts that shed light on Japan’s military past.

Throughout the tour, gain insight into how Japanese people commemorate those lost to war, the struggles civilians faced such as starvation, and the experiences of soldiers—including the mindset behind Kamikaze missions.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Private Tour
In this Japanese Modern History Tour, guests will enjoy private tour to Showa-kan Museum, Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan Shrine in three-hours.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Private English-speaking guide (history expert)
  • Photo opportunities
  • Entrance fees to all scheduled sites (Yūshūkan War Museum & Showa Memorial Museum)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Admission fees for add-on tours or additional attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenirs (available for purchase)
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
The direction to the meeting point will be provided after booking.
Return details
The direction to the meeting point will be provided after booking.

  • Yasukuni Shrine
    Yasukuni 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.
  • The 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.
  • The 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.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • 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.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $429.09
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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