Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Get the most out of Asakusa on a deep yet relaxed 3.5-hour walking tour of this historic township at the heart of Tokyo. See the 1400-year-old Sensoji temple and learn its secrets from your knowledgeable and hospitable guide. Participate in charming rituals as you explore the expansive temple grounds, including the iconic Kaminarimon gate with its giant red lantern, and the bustling market street of Nakamise-dori. Finally, discover the colorful Rokku district to the temple's west. Your experience also includes Japanese sweet snacks. Feel free to try your luck with a fortune-telling paper from Sensoji temple. Our tours are limited to 8 guests to ensure a personalized experience so you can be you: curious, spontaneous, and always hungry for more! Our guides bring you the best of both worlds in tourism: local knowledge, genuine friendliness only natives can bring, and an expertise earned through additional training on top of their official national tour guide certification.
What’s included?
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English-speaking guide -
Selection of Japanese sweet snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumpling, rice cracker, sweet puffed rice). -
Snacks -
Gratuities (Guides will not accept them) -
Entry/Admission - Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center -
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Food and drinks, except those specified
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 3h 30m
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Based in Asakusa, we specialise in narrow and deep guided tours of Tokyo’s charming and historical Shitamachi area, where every sight is a story. Fill your time in Tokyo with memorable experiences and a rich understanding of your surroundings that you can share with others — something more than mere snapshots. Shitamachi is the Tokyo that Tokyoites know — the authentic ‘old Tokyo’ of winding streets, cosy restaurants, arts and crafts, as well as traditional entertainment like kabuki, and must-see landmarks like Sensoji temple and the giant red lantern of its ‘Thunder Gate’. We offer both scheduled tours, open to all, and private, custom-made guided tours for individuals or groups. Our scheduled tours have a maximum group size of six people, so you can really get to know your helpful guide. Our guiding services cover all of Tokyo (and beyond), and we are licensed to arrange accommodation in central Tokyo's east side, specifically Taito, Sumida, Chuo, Chiyoda, Bunkyo and Adachi wards.
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