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Historical Shibuya: discover the origins of Tokyo's youngest district

Duration: 3h
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Guru: Oca
Quality Verified Registered on November 09, 2022

Hi! I'm a city planner that gets to work on the most amazing city in the world: Tokyo! I guide architecture students and visiting professionals to discover the culture behind modern Tokyo by diving deep into its origins. Join for a unique tour full of history, culture, Japanese trains and bizarre vending machines!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Shibuya is the centre of fashion and entertainment in Tokyo. But despite the appearances of the tall skyscrapers and its busy crossing, not long ago it was a tiny town. Join a tour with a local resident stretching 1000 years of secrets and stories history of Shibuya.

In this tour, we will discover how the tiny feudal realm of Shibuya emerged as one of the busiest train stations in the world. We will walk through the history of Tokyu Railways and how this company shaped today's bustling Shibuya,

The tour will start at one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo and end at one of the most secret rooftops in the area

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    1-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya City, ...
    1-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
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    I will be waiting in front the Moai sculptureI will wear a high visibility yellow vest 🦺and have the longest hair around.

  • 1
    Free admission
    Shibuya View & Hibari-Go
  • 2
    Free admission
    Shibuya oldest house
  • 3
    Free admission
    Shibuya Castle Ruins
  • 4
    Free admission
    Old Shibuya Station & River
  • 5
    Free admission
    Sakurazaka
  • 6
    Free admission
    Hachiko, Moyai & Scramble
  • 7
    Free admission
    Shibuya 109
  • 8
    Free admission
    Shibuya Center-Gai
  • 9
    Free admission
    Spain-zaka Slope
  • 10
    Free admission
    Pokemon Center

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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