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Asakusa Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's ancient history with this guided tour of the Asakusa district, rich in ancient temples and Japanese tradition. Asakusa Guided Tour.

  • 2 - 3 hours
  • 8Very good | 22 reviews

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's ancient history with this guided tour of the Asakusa district, rich in ancient temples and Japanese tradition.

Asakusa Guided Tour

Meet at the designated time next to Asakusa Station (Ginza line) to begin a walking tour of Asakusa, one of Tokyo's traditional neighborhoods. Experience the atmosphere that blends modernity with tradition and visit the Sens?-ji Temple, the oldest Buddhist shrine in Japan.

After the temple, explore Nakamise Street, which has over 300 years of history, and Kappabashi Street, known for its numerous stalls selling kitchen utensils. We will then walk to the Kaminarimon Gate, or Gate of Thunder, for photo opportunities before concluding the tour after 2 hours.

Kimono rental and tea ceremony

Enhance your experience by choosing to rent a typical Japanese kimono for an hour for photographs, or participate in a traditional tea ceremony for 45 minutes.

Timetable changes

For those booking the guided tour and traditional tea ceremony option on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the tour will commence at 10 am.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • 1–hour Kimono rental (depending on selection)
  • 45–minute tea ceremony (depending on selection)
  • Snack

Tips

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Location

Activity location

Tokyo, Kanto

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