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Imperial City Tokyo - February 26 Incident in 1936
An attempted coup d'état at the centre of Tokyo in the Empire of Japan on 26 February 1936. This became a trigger point toward Japan's war against allied nations.
We will be visiting relevant historical sights and you will get much deepeer insight into then Japanese situation just before WWII.
Meeting Point
We start the tour from Roppongi. We can meet you at your hotel if you stay at Roppongi, Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa areas.
Site of the 1st Infantry Regiment Barrack in 1936 (currently Tokyo Midtown)
Site of the 3rd Infantry Regiment Barrack in 1936 (currently the National Museum of Art）
Takahashi Korekiyo residence (currently preserved as a park)
National Diet and Prime Minister's Residence
Chidorigafuchi, British Embassy
Yaskuni Shrine and Yusyukan (military and war museum. Except for June 25-27, December 26-31)
National Museum of Modern Art, Crafts Gallery (former Imperial Gurads HQs) if Yusyukan is closed
Ending Point
Either at Roppongi, Kudanshita or Takebashi.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee,
hotel pick up (guide commutes using underground or bus to reach your hotel) 165-206 yen for most of hotels in the central Tokyo
transportation (you and guide) We use underground/subway during the tour 165 yen per ride Total up to 1,000 yen per person,
entrance fee 1,000 yen for adult (Yushukan) 250 for adult for the National Museum of Modern Art Craft Gallery) You kindly pay for guide as well,
lunch if any
Tour Important Information
This walking tour is fitted for those who have a certain knowledge on the Japanese situation before WWII.
Those who have a keen interest in the prewar history in late 1930's. particularly those who would like to know why Japan entered the war, will be welcomed.
We will visit Yusyukan Museum at the Yasukuni Shrine. The museum is closed on June 25-27 and December 26-31, 2019.
Avoid June 25-27 and December 25-31 as the museum is closed
Important message from the guide
Please let me know the subject which you would like to probe, at least a couple of months prior to your travel. Depending upon difficulty level, I may need a certain preparatory period. As I reside in the centre of Tokyo area, I can be relatively flexible in guiding as far as Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, etc. As for visits to other regeions such as Kyoto and Hiroshima, you need to bear more incremental costs. I will be happy to discuss your budget constraint issues in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time