Guided tour

Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration

4.7 / 5

9 reviews

Activity provider: Arumachi, Inc.
Guided tour

Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration

Activity provider: Arumachi, Inc.

From US$ 91.37 per person

Immerse yourself in a tremendous wealth of history about this heartland of Tokyo. Friendly and knowledgeable local guides will also recount the culture and traditions the Japanese have cherished for centuries. Traditional Japanese sweets are included.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover a historic township in the heart of Tokyo with this half-day walking tour
  • Join a local guide to see popular landmarks including the Sensoji Temple, the market street of Nakamise-dori, and the Rokku district
  • Taste traditional snacks such as Japanese sweets and wander among the bars, boutiques, and snack stands of Rokku
  • Use of Earphone System enabling participants to hear the guide from distance
Full description
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. Our guides bring you the best in tourism: local knowledge, genuine friendliness, and an expertise earned through a rigorous certification process. Just as Asakusa’s history started by the Sumida river, so do our tours. Step back and forth in time with us as we help you navigate the lively streets of Sensoji Temple, guiding you to the best spots to satisfy your eyes, stomachs, and your curiosity! Participate in centuries-old rituals at the Temple and the Asakusa Shrine and have a chance to see what the fates have in store for you with Sensoji’s infamous paper fortunes. Relax in the quaint, atmospheric side streets reminiscent of olden days gone by and let our guide show you hidden gems and sights of all kinds, even those that don’t exist anymore! From the hundred-year-old shops and restaurants to the newer entertainment halls of the “Rokku” area, you’ll fall in love with Asakusa’s endless novelties that our guides help bring to life. We use an earphone guide system during the tour to: ・ Deliver the guide’s voice securely to each participant from a distance. ・ Enable communication within the group.
Includes
  • Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly; it is used for group of 3 or more.
  • Selection of Japanese sweet snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumpling, rice cracker, sweet puffed rice).
  • An English-speaking certified guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Regarding the meeting point (Tokyo Metro Ginza line Asakusa station exit 4), supplier's website has photos and directions you may find helpful. Please be aware that there is an exit A4 connected to Asakusa station on the Toei Asakusa line. The meeting point is NOT there. Please make sure that you are at exit 4 of the GINZA line. You will see Azumabashi (a red bridge) crossing the Sumida River in front of you. If you get lost or have any trouble, you can call the office or mobile number. Supplier office: 03-5830-6790

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Know before you go

  • The maximum group size is 8 people, to ensure proper hospitality
  • Last-minute bookings are acceptable until two hours prior to the tour start time
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; please choose appropriate footwear
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Bottled water is recommended but vending machines are available
  • If you have special dietary or accessibility requirements, please contact the supplier and they will do their very best to accommodate you
  • Children younger than 6 may join the tour without charge but will not be entitled to inclusions
  • Due to the historical focus of the tour, it is recommended for adults, but families are welcome
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 9 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Tour was both fun and informative.

May 30, 2022

January 2, 2020

Es un Tour muy interesante;probar la comida local de la mano de un lugareño es muy buena manera de aproximarse a esta cultura tan alejada de la nuestra y las explicaciones,la.disponibilidad y el trato de nuestro guía,Yasu, son impagables

December 4, 2019

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