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Explore the history, traditions, and flavors of Old Tokyo on a private 2.5 hour Asakusa walking tour with a local guide. Begin at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, where you can see the neighborhood and Tokyo Skytree from the observation terrace before heading to the iconic Kaminarimon, also known as Thunder Gate.
Walk through Nakamise Shopping Street to Hozomon Gate and visit Senso-ji Temple. Continue through Nitemmon Gate to Asakusa Shrine. Learn the differences between Buddhism and Shinto, and see the Five-Story Pagoda. Then walk through retro Hanayashiki Street and Hoppy Street to experience another side of Asakusa beyond its best-known landmarks.
At the final stop, guests may part in a hands-on matcha-making experience, and a mochi-pounding experience using a wooden mallet and mortar. Both experiences are optional and paid separately.
The tour ends back at the meeting point. If requested, your guide will walk you to the nearest station or help you call a taxi.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please look for your guide holding a paddle fan of EYT Japan's logo
Itinerary
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1Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Start at the observation terrace for a panoramic overview of Asakusa. See Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, and Tokyo Skytree from above while your local guide introduces the route and the history of this famous Old Tokyo district. Guests may also view the displays or take photos at the character photo frame. The planned duration includes the possible elevator wait.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Kaminarimon Gate
Visit Asakusa’s iconic Kaminarimon, also known as Thunder Gate. Learn about the enormous red lantern and the guardian deities of wind and thunder, and let your guide help you take a classic Asakusa photo.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Walk along the historic approach to Senso-ji Temple. Browse traditional shops selling Japanese sweets, crafts, and souvenirs while learning about the culture of the temple town. Food and shopping purchases are optional and at your own expense.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hozomon
Enter the main Senso-ji Temple grounds through Hozomon Gate. See its giant straw sandals and guardian statues while learning about the history and significance of this Buddhist temple gate.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Senso-ji Temple
Explore Senso-ji Temple, widely known as Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. Experience Japanese temple customs at the purification fountain and incense burner before visiting the main hall. If you wish, try a traditional omikuji fortune slip. The omikuji fee is not included.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Senso-ji Temple Nitemmon Gate
See Nitemmon, a historic and quieter gate on the eastern side of the temple grounds. Hear its story before continuing to Asakusa Shrine.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Asakusa Shrine
Visit the Shinto shrine beside Senso-ji Temple. Learn the difference between a temple and a shrine, experience the Shinto way of praying, and hear about the famous Sanja Matsuri.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See Senso-ji Temple’s Five-Story Pagoda from the outside and learn about its place in Buddhist architecture and the temple grounds.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Asakusa Hanayashiki
Walk along retro Hanayashiki Street, where the atmosphere is calmer than Asakusa’s busiest routes. Enjoy its nostalgic, Edo-inspired streetscape and take memorable photos against its colorful, photogenic backdrop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Hoppy Street
Walk through lively Hoppy Street, known for its casual izakaya atmosphere, and experience the energetic local side of Asakusa.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At this Japanese cultural experience venue, guests who wish may whisk their own matcha with a traditional bamboo whisk under staff guidance and try a hands-on mochi-pounding experience using a wooden mallet and mortar. Both experiences are available without advance reservations and are paid for directly at the venue.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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