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Tokyo WWII Tour: Imperial Palace, the Emperor & The Zero Fighter
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Tokyo WWII Tour: Imperial Palace, the Emperor & The Zero Fighter

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Run by a local guide · Con Fernando Ando

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover on this tour the amazing secrets of WWII Tokyo! Witness an original Zero Fighter, visit MacArthur’s HQ, and stand where the Emperor surrendered. Three hours of gripping stories, samurai legacy, and the untold history of Japan’s dramatic era.

Duration
2 h 15 min
Destination
Tokyo
Meeting Point
DN Tower 21
Provider
Con Fernando Ando

Description

Step into the most dramatic chapter of Japanese history on this immersive 3-hour journey through the symbols of war and rebirth. We explore the sites where the fate of the nation was decided.

What we will visit:

• DN Tower 21 (MacArthur's HQ): Stand before the office building where General Douglas MacArthur governed Japan and drafted the modern constitution.

• Kusunoki Masashige Statue: Learn about the legendary samurai who became the ultimate inspiration for Kamikaze pilots and a symbol of absolute loyalty.

• Former Imperial Guards HQ: Discover the site of a secret military coup attempt that almost changed the course of the final night of the war.

• Nippon Budokan: See this iconic arena through the lens of post-war spiritual rebirth and reconstruction.

• Yasukuni Shrine (Yushukan Museum): We visit the lobby (free access) to stand face-to-face with a legendary Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter and discuss Japan’s complex wartime legacy.

Includes

  • Yasukuni-jinja Shrine
  • DN Tower 21
  • Nippon Budokan
  • Kusunoki Masashige Statue
  • Remains of Imperial Guard Division HQ
  • Nijubashi Bridge

Meeting Point

DN Tower 21

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Traveler reviews

20 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

great tour

Great tour. Walk through the imperal palace temple was not expected, but otherwise all was good

Bishoy Hanna · October 2026

Very interesting tour!

Fernando is a really good guide and knows a lot. It was very interesting???? The only thing is that I had expected more about WW2.

Morten W Andersen · October 2026

Historia bajo la lluvia

Gracias a Fernando por este recorrido y por compartir tantos detalles. Su pasión por la historia y su excelente disposición bajo la lluvia convirtieron un día gris en una mañana inolvidable.

Patricia Ocampo · September 2026

Visita obligatoria para entender el contexto histórico

100% recomendable. Las explicaciones muy claras y si te gusta la historia es muy buen tour. Te ayudará a entender todo lo que estás viendo.

Mireia Artesero · September 2026

Un gran historiador

Fernando tiene un gran conocimiento. Va explicando la historia antigua y de la 2 guerra mundial con muchos detalles y con reflexiones para que cada uno saque sus conclusiones. Muy recomendable

pilar ortega · August 2026

Fantastico

This was our second tour with Fernando, as we liked his Ueno Tour so much. Needless to say, the WWII tour was just as good. We enjoyed learning more history regarding Japan, and Fernando is definetely the right guide for that as he is very knowleadgle about Japan’s culture, history and facts. Also, he is very friendly and approachable, which makes him easy and enjoyable to listen to. Definetely recommended :)

Valentina Stumpo · August 2026

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  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
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