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Free tour

Discover the magic of Ueno Park: A journey between Buddhism, Shintoism and the legacy of the last samurai.

4.95
Excellent (142 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Languages: Spanish
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Registered on 01 July 2022
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Hello! I am Yasmina, Yas to everyone. Welcome to InuYas Tours! A passionate tour guide living in Japan. Before moving to Tokyo I was living and working as a guide in the south, in Fukuoka, and before that, in Europe too! I love sharing my love of culture and history with visitors and making sure they have an unforgettable experience. Let it surprise you! If you are looking for a local tour guide, don't hesitate to contact me!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Tokyo🗼! Do you want to immerse yourself in Japanese history and discover two of its most important religions?

If you are looking for a different tour, this is the one for you!
This tour will take you to learn about Buddhism and Shintoism and the basic differences between the two.

We will begin our tour at the important statue of the last samurai Saigo Takamori, where we will learn about the history of Ueno Park, the end of the samurai era and the beginning of the Meiji era.

We will continue our visit to the Kiyomizu Kannon-do temple and its relationship with Kyoto, we will go down to the Benten-do temple and see its water lily pond.

Followed by the Hanazono Inari Shinto temple, where we will learn about Shintoism and one of the most famous goddesses in Japan.

We will continue to see the face of an ancient Buddha statue, a vestige of the park's past. And as we enter the final stretch of the tour, we will walk in front of the 5-storey pagoda along with its shrine, one of the most important in Tokyo, built more than 400 years ago by the first shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty. We will end the tour in the great square of Ueno Park.

As you can see, it is an ideal tour for those who have just arrived, but if you are at the end of your trip, don't worry, because we will learn about history and specific details, as well as a review of the entire trip to make sure we have understood it well and resolve any doubts!

Don't miss the chance to live this unique experience! Reserve your place now and discover the fascinating history that Ueno Park has to offer.

We are waiting for you with open arms! ☀️


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
1-60 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan
I will wait for you in front of the fountain with a black t-shirt with the name InuYasTours and a cap. 😊
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Outside visit
Saigo Takamori Statue
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Outside visit
Kiyomizu Kannon-dō Temple
3
Outside visit
Shinobazunoike Benten-do
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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).

Tour Reviews

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
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.

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