Free tour
Historical Shibuya: discover the origins of Tokyo's youngest district
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Guru: Oca
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Registered on 09 November 2022
Hi! I'm a city planner that gets to work on the most amazing city in the world: Tokyo! I guide architecture students and visiting professionals to discover the culture behind modern Tokyo by diving deep into its origins. Join for a unique tour full of history, culture, Japanese trains and bizarre vending machines!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
Shibuya is the centre of fashion and entertainment in Tokyo. But despite the appearances of the tall skyscrapers and its busy crossing, not long ago it was a tiny town. Join a tour with a local resident stretching 1000 years of secrets and stories history of Shibuya.
In this tour, we will discover how the tiny feudal realm of Shibuya emerged as one of the busiest train stations in the world. We will walk through the history of Tokyu Railways and how this company shaped today's bustling Shibuya,
The tour will start at one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo and end at one of the most secret rooftops in the area
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
1-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
I will be waiting in front the Moai sculptureI will wear a high visibility yellow vest 🦺and have the longest hair around.
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Free entry
Shibuya View & Hibari-Go
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Free entry
Shibuya oldest house
3
Free entry
Shibuya Castle Ruins
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 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
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
