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๐Ÿ—ผ๐•‹๐• ๐•œ๐•ช๐•  ๐•‹๐• ๐•จ๐•–๐•ฃ๐Ÿ—ผ: The Origin of the City ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿฏ

4.83
Excellent(35)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 23 April 2025
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Based in Tokyo, our team consists of experienced guides who are not only knowledgeable about the local attractions but also dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover how the worldโ€™s biggest city was built on a foundation of destruction. Tokyo is a survivor of both the deadliest fire and the biggest bombing raid in human historyโ€”this is the story of how it rose from the ashes to become the futuristic metropolis of today.


You will learn about:

๐Ÿ”ฅ Survival: How Shoguns and Samurai adapted to life in a "City of Fire."
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Rebirth: How Tokyo Tower kickstarted Japan's skyscraper boom.
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Politics: The shocking, hidden connections between Cults, the Government, and the Yen.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Influence: How the US Occupation transformed Roppongi from a military base into a nightlife hub.


Places we visit:

๐Ÿ›• Zลjล-ji Temple: The spiritual center of the Tokugawa Shoguns. ๐Ÿ—ผ Tokyo Tower: The icon of Japanโ€™s post-war miracle.
๐Ÿ›ธ Reiyukai Shakaden: The futuristic "spaceship" temple.
โ›ฉ๏ธ Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine: An ancient shrine hidden in the city.
๐Ÿ™๏ธ Azabudai Hills: The face of modern Tokyo.

The tour concludes at Azabudai Hills, where weโ€™ll show you how to access a secret observatory to view Tokyo Tower in all its glory.

This tour is not accesible for strollers


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Japan, ใ€’105-0011 Tokyo, Minato City, Shibakลen, 2-chลmeโˆ’3โˆ’็•ช6ๅท PMOๆตœๆพ็”บโ…ก9F
We'll be right in front of the large gate of Zojoji Daimon, 50m from Exit A6 of Daimon Station, across the street from the FamilyMart. Look for the orange flag!
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Outside visit
Templo Zojoji
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Outside visit
Parque Shiba
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Outside visit
Shiba Toshogu
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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 โ‚ฌ15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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Professionalism
4.80
Fun
4.66
Communication
4.71
Quality
4.80
Route
4.77

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not 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.
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