Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore recent Japanese military history on this guided excursion in Tokyo. After meeting your English-speaking guide at Kudanshita Station, experience the lives of everyday people and soldiers during World War II at Showa-kan Museum, learn about military practices like Kamikaze attacks from an expert guide, and stop by a shrine that commemorates Japan’s 2.5 million victims of war since 1869.

Spend a few hours exploring Japan’s modern history of war on a guided tour
Learn about Japan’s 2.5 million war dead and Kamikaze attacks from an expert
Visit landmark sites like the Showa-kan Museum and Yushukan Shrine
Get a different perspective on Japan with this specialized experience

What's Included

English-speaking guide (history expert)
Photo opportunities
Entrance fees to all scheduled sites (Yūshūkan War Museum & Showa Memorial Museum)

Food and drinks
Souvenirs (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fees for additional attractions
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kudanshita Station
1-chōme-13-19 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan
The direction to the meeting point will be provided after booking.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Yasukuni Shrine

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yushukan Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Showa Memorial Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.