Samurai ruled Japan for 7 centuries until late 19th century. In other words, the post-samurai Japan is shorter than samurai ruling. Therefore, demise of samurai ruling should have been a phenomenal move. Yes, sure it was. And here comes the theme of this tour: Ueno Area: where Samurai fell and Japan rose. Does that sound too far-fetched? It should but it still contains truth. Ueno is a place where samurai fought a decisive war with a power to topple their ruling. Samurai lost and the new force won, which enabled Japan to emerge as a burgeoning power.
This tour with an expert guide’s narrative makes you sense, feel, and see the following:
1) The last shogunate by the Tokugawa clan laid the foundation of peace in the early 1600s, which lasted for about 260 years.
2) Samurai fought a fierce battle with the new force only to be defeated just in one day.
3) The new Japan laid the groundwork to become a nation with soft power.
And of course, the tour reveals “why” behind each transition. As you walk with your guide in this small tour group, you will see many things. While the guide is focused on unlocking the mystery surrounding the major historical move, they will digress a bit to discuss things you will see along the tour course.

This tour will operate only if the minimum number of 2 participants is met. If the 2-participant minimum is not met, travellers will receive a full refund.