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Tokyo WWII: Kamikaze Secrets, Samurai Spirit & Zero Fighter

By Con Fernando Ando
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Unveil Kamikaze secrets and the human stories behind the myth.
  • Go beyond the history books to discover the real Samurai spirit.
  • See the Zero Fighter and hear the untold letters of young pilots.

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒100-0006 東京都千代田区有楽町１丁目１３−１ | Location: Main entrance of DN Tower 21 (General MacArthur’s WWII HQ), right in front of the EXIT B2 of Hibiya Station. How to find me: Look for me near the entrance, holding a white umbrella. Tip: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to enjoy the palace view!
    • Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo WWII: Kamikaze Secrets, Samurai Spirit & Zero Fighter
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$5.43 x 2 AdultsNZ$10.86
Total
Price is NZ$10.86
Until Mon, 30 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Academic expertise of a licensed Historian providing a deep perspective on Japan’s WWII legacy.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible "Extra Time" for Q&A at the end of the tour, ensuring you get the best advice and local tips for the rest of your stay in Tokyo.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This is a tip-based free tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    If you cannot attend, please cancel in advance, as I am charged a fee for each reservation

What you can expect

✨What we will visit✨

✔️DN Tower 21 (MacArthur's HQ): We start at the exact office building where General Douglas MacArthur governed Japan. This was the “brain” of the American Occupation and the place where the modern Japanese constitution was born.

✔️Kusunoki Masashige Statue: A massive bronze samurai that hide a dark secret. I’ll explain why this 14th-century warrior became the ultimate inspiration for Kamikaze pilots and the symbol of absolute loyalty to the Emperor.

✔️Nijubashi Bridge (Imperial Palace): The most iconic view of the Palace. Here, we will discuss the dramatic scenes of the day Japan surrendered.

✔️Former Imperial Guards Headquarters: A beautiful red-brick building that survived the firebombing. It was the stage for a secret military coup attempt on the very last night of the war.

✔️Nippon Budokan: Known today for concerts and martial arts, this “Octagon” was built to show the world Japan’s spiritual rebirth. We’ll see it through the lens of post-war reconstruction.

✔️Yasukuni Shrine & The Zero Fighter: Our final stop. We will visit the lobby of the Yushukan Museum (free access) to stand face-to-face with a legendary Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane and discuss the complex legacy of war.

This is a tip-based free tour. Tips usually range between $15 and $50 USD per person, depending on your experience.
If you cannot attend, please cancel in advance, as I am charged a fee for each reservation

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒100-0006 東京都千代田区有楽町１丁目１３−１ | Location: Main entrance of DN Tower 21 (General MacArthur’s WWII HQ), right in front of the EXIT B2 of Hibiya Station. How to find me: Look for me near the entrance, holding a white umbrella. Tip: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to enjoy the palace view!
    • Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan