Tokyo

History

Discover the best History experiences and spots in Tokyo, Japan, curated by Locals.

History experiences in Tokyo(2)

Nature Escape: Mt. Takao Hike & Natural Hot Spring

Tokyo / Outskirts of Tokyo City

Nature Escape: Mt. Takao Hike & Natural Hot Spring

Approx. ¥8,000 / guest

A Local’s Tokyo: Coffee, Streets & Everyday Life

Tokyo

A Local’s Tokyo: Coffee, Streets & Everyday Life

Approx. ¥3,000 / guest

History spots in Tokyo(24)

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Tokyo

5.0(1)

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

A former imperial retreat where cherry trees frame skyscrapers above.

Beautiful SceneryCulture ExperienceHistory+2
Yasukuni Jinja Shrine

Tokyo

Yasukuni Jinja Shrine

Cherry blossoms shade the graves of Japan's war dead each April.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Sensoji Temple

Tokyo

5.0(5)

Sensoji Temple

A 1,400-year-old temple where incense smoke still draws 30M pilgrims a year.

Culture ExperienceFood & DrinkHistory+2
Meiji Jingu Shrine

Tokyo

5.0(6)

Meiji Jingu Shrine

100,000 trees donated nationwide cloak central Tokyo in silence.

Beautiful SceneryCulture ExperienceHistory
State Guest House Akasaka Palace

Tokyo

State Guest House Akasaka Palace

Japan's only neo-baroque palace, where world leaders walk on white marble.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory
Zenkokuji Temple

Tokyo

Zenkokuji Temple

Red gates, tiger guardians, and the birthplace of Tokyo's night stalls.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Kiyosumi Teien Garden

Tokyo

5.0(1)

Kiyosumi Teien Garden

Rare stones hauled from across Japan ring a still Meiji pond.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory
Taikokan Drum Museum

Tokyo

Taikokan Drum Museum

800 drums from six continents — and yes, you're allowed to hit them.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Tokyo

5.0(3)

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Walk a life-size Edo streetscape, 400 years back in time.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Sumo Museum

Tokyo

3.0(1)

Sumo Museum

Silk aprons, woodblock prints, and 2,000 years of thrown giants.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Tokyo International Forum

Tokyo

Tokyo International Forum

A ship-shaped glass atrium soaring above the city's busiest rail hub.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
National Film Archive of Japan

Tokyo

5.0(2)

National Film Archive of Japan

Rare reels screen here that no streaming service will ever carry.

Culture ExperienceEntertainmentHistory
Kite Museum

Tokyo

Kite Museum

3,000 kites from Edo's skies, hidden above a legendary omelet joint.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Hama Rikyu Teien Gardens

Tokyo

4.0(2)

Hama Rikyu Teien Gardens

Saltwater moats, matcha, and skyscrapers looming over Edo calm.

Beautiful SceneryHistoryInsta-worthy
Nogi Shrine

Tokyo

Nogi Shrine

A general's last act of loyalty—and the house where it happened.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Zojoji Temple

Tokyo

5.0(4)

Zojoji Temple

Six shoguns sleep here, while Tokyo Tower glows red overhead.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Sengakuji Temple

Tokyo

Sengakuji Temple

Forty-seven samurai avenged their lord and died for it — their graves still dra…

Culture ExperienceHistory
Ota Memorial Museum of Art

Tokyo

Ota Memorial Museum of Art

Centuries of Edo street life, pressed into woodblock ink.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
The Japanese Sword Museum

Tokyo

5.0(1)

The Japanese Sword Museum

Steel folded a thousand times, displayed two stops from Tokyo Station.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Tokyo

4.0(1)

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

A shogun's garden shaped by a Chinese scholar, steps from a baseball stadium.

Beautiful SceneryCulture ExperienceHistory+1
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Tokyo

Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Bronze legends line the walls where Japan's baseball history began.

Culture ExperienceHistory

Tokyo

National Showa Memorial Museum

Ration books, air-raid diaries — 1940s Japan, case by case.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo

5.0(2)

Tokyo National Museum

100,000 artifacts—swords, robes, Buddhas—under one Ueno roof.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Ueno Toshogu Shrine

Tokyo

5.0(1)

Ueno Toshogu Shrine

Gold-leafed since 1651, hidden in plain sight inside Ueno Park.

Culture ExperienceHistory

Frequently asked questions

What History experiences can I find in Tokyo?
In Tokyo you can discover History activities and spots curated by WOW U's Locals, from guided experiences to must-visit places.
Can I book History activities in Tokyo?
Yes. WOW U lets you browse and book History experiences in Tokyo, hosted by vetted Locals.