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🏯A JOURNEY TO THE PAST🏯Free historical tour of the Imperial Palace Gardens🪷

4.88
Excellent(33)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Ursula
Registered on 22 March 2025
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Passionate about Japanese culture and history, as well as a lover of manga and anime, I dedicate myself to sharing not only its wonders but also its reality and contrasts. If you're looking for an authentic view of Japan beyond the touristy, I'd be happy to accompany you on this adventure.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

**Not canceled due to rain**


History and Tradition in the Heart of Tokyo
We will visit iconic places that have marked key moments in the evolution of the country, from the samurai era to the modern age. If you are interested in history, culture, and the imperial legacy, this tour is for you!


We meet at the First Torii of the Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社) Heroes, memory, and controversy, we will discuss why it is so controversial and the different reactions it generates. War heroes or something more? Then we head to the Nippon Budokan (日本武道館) a stadium with a lot of historical significance and cultural weight, from a sacred place for martial arts to a The Beatles concert that marked a before and after!

We will pass by an Imperial Army Headquarters that, beneath an architecture rarely seen in Japan, holds some secrets we are going to discover🫢 and then we will enter the Imperial Palace Gardens (皇居東御苑)! a fortress welcoming us and the ruins of the legendary Edo Castle. Why was this castle so important and what was its function?.... The answers to all your questions and much more I want to share with you on this tour ✨ 

✅ We will talk about both the glorious moments and the most controversial episodes of Japan.
✅ You will gain a balanced view of Japanese history, understanding both its past and its impact on the present.
 

📅 Book your spot and discover Tokyo with me!

 📩 Spaces are limited, so don't leave it for later. Book now and get ready for a tour that will change your way of seeing Japan. See you on the tour! 🚶🏻‍♀️✨ 

 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
First Torii
I will be waiting for you at the entrance of the First Torii, Yasukuni Shrine, I will be carrying a black and white flag
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Outside visit
Santuario Yasukuni
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Outside visit
Budókan
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Outside visit
Former Headquarters Building of the Imperial Guard Division
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
🏯A JOURNEY TO THE PAST🏯Free historical tour of the Imperial Palace Gardens🪷
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