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

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

The tour lasts 3 hours
100% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Oca
Guide: Oca
PRO
Tours since 2022
Hi! I'm a city planner that gets to work in 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!

10 stops
2.0 km walking
3 hours
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Historical Shibuya: discover the origins of Tokyo's youngest district


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