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Overview
Most visitors see Tokyo's bright side. This 2-hour evening walk shows you the side they miss: the quiet places where Japanese people still live alongside their beliefs, their history and their dead. We begin at Hachiko, with the true story of the world's most loyal dog. From there, we leave the crowds of Shibuya for hidden backstreets of tiny bars and a small shrine guarded by stone foxes, then ride one stop to an elegant avenue that still remembers the night it burned in 1945. Our final stop is Aoyama Cemetery, one of Tokyo's oldest, where you'll hear what Japanese tradition says happens after we die, stand at the graves of a samurai statesman and a loyal general, and find Hachiko again, reunited with his master. No actors and no jump scares, just real places and true stories told with respect. Perfect for couples and families looking for a night in Tokyo they won't find anywhere else.
Meeting and Pickup
Next to Hachiko Statue, there will be a Lottery Shop, the guide will be standing in front of it!
End Point
Nogizaka Station or Aoyama Ichome Station, but if you are heading back to Shibuya, the guide can take you there as well!
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Hachiko
2. Shibuya Crossing
3. Step off the tourist map into Shibuya's oldest nightlife quarter, a maze of tiny bars and old buildings most visitors walk straight past. Your guide shares how this hidden corner changed from a geisha district into what it is today, and introduces a small shrine guarded by stone foxes that still stands quietly between the buildings.
4. Aoyama Cemetery
5. Visit the grave of Okubo Toshimichi, one of the founders of modern Japan. Born a samurai, he helped bring the samurai class to an end and was assassinated in 1878 by men from that same world. His grave, marked by a stone torii gate, shows how Japan honors its leaders. Your guide will invite you to share your own view.
6. On the way to the cemetery, we pass a neighborhood elementary school while your guide tells the story of Hanako-san, a ghost legend almost every Japanese child grows up with. The legend is told in schools across Japan and is not about this school. Out of respect for the local community, we do not stop or take photos here.
Inclusion
Seamless Navigation Assistance
Immersive Night Walk through Aoyama Cemetery
Safe Post-Tour Station Escort & Local Tips
Expert Storytelling Guide
Souvenir Ghosts
Exclusion
Tea and coffee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.7
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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