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Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo

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iconOffered in: English and 2 more
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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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
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English speaking guide
Photo opportunities
Food and drinks
Souvenirs (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

Kudanshita Station, 1-chōme-13-19 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0073, Japan

Departure Time

9:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Optional add-on of Imperial Palace tour available at checkout
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Japan Awaits

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Modern Japanese History Tour in Tokyo.

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