Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo
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Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo
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10 Jan
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11 Jan
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13 Jan
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Add-on: Tokyo 4-hour (Public)
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4-Hour Tokyo Custom City Tour: A fully customizable Tokyo exploration with your private English-speaking guide (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
Public Transportation: Travel with your guide using Tokyo's public transport (cost included).
Public Transportation: Travel with your guide using Tokyo's public transport (cost included).
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AUD 1,141.13
Add-on: Tokyo 6-hour (Vehicle)
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6-Hour Tokyo Custom City Tour: A fully customizable Tokyo exploration with your private English-speaking guide (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
Private Vehicle: Travel in comfort with a private car and driver (transport cost included).
Private Vehicle: Travel in comfort with a private car and driver (transport cost included).
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AUD 1,777.44
Add-on: Tokyo 6-hour (Public)
Instant confirmation
No cancellation
6-Hour Tokyo Custom City Tour: A fully customizable Tokyo exploration with your private English-speaking guide (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
Public Transportation: Travel with your guide using Tokyo's public transport (cost included).
Public Transportation: Travel with your guide using Tokyo's public transport (cost included).
From
AUD 1,250.52
Private Tour
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In this Japanese Modern History Tour, guests will enjoy private tour to Showa-kan Museum, Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan Shrine in three-hours.
From
AUD 630.28
Add-on: Tokyo 4-hour (Vehicle)
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4-Hour Tokyo Custom City Tour: A fully customizable Tokyo exploration with your private English-speaking guide (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
Private Vehicle: Travel in comfort with a private car and driver (transport cost included).
Private Vehicle: Travel in comfort with a private car and driver (transport cost included).
From
AUD 1,575.7
Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Yasukuni Shrine
30 minsAdmission Ticket 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.Yushukan Museum
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket 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.National Showa Memorial Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket 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's included
INCLUDED
Entrance fees to all scheduled sites (Yūshūkan War Museum & Showa Memorial Museum)
Photo opportunities
Private English-speaking guide (history expert)
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Souvenirs (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fees for add-on tours or additional attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.
Location
Address
髭内ビル 401号, 45-4 Tobehonchō, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0041, Japan
Provider
Japan Awaits
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