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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

(26)
Duration
2:00 hours
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TokyoXplorers

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.

Pickup

We'll be right in front of the large gate of Zojoji Daimon, at Exit A6 of Daimon Station. Look for the orange flag!

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

Tour Map