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Your knowledgeable local guide has lived in Japan for over 25 years. Not only will you deep dive into the history and culture of Asakusa and Ueno, you'll also gain an understanding of Japan from a local's perspective. As you travel through the country, you'll have a much deeper understanding and connection to what you see and experience. Learn about the origins of Tokyo's oldest established temple and why it became one of the Shogun's favourites. Stroll the backstreets and try traditional sweets and street food unique to Japan.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be outside the main entrance of the Information Centre located across from Sensoji temple's Kaminarimon gate.
Itinerary
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1Kaminarimon Gate
The grand entrance to the Sensoji temple - it is guarded by two fierce deities and is famous for its huge lantern.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
This shopping street has existed for centuries. We'll stop at a few shops that have been a favourite since the Edo era.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Senso-ji Temple
Sensoji is often thought of as the temple of the people. So, we'll visit the temple as a local would - we'll brush incense smoke over ourselves and wet our hands at a spring to cleanse away bad spirits. No visit to Sensoji is complete without getting an Omikuji (Fortune Telling Slip). Sensoji has a fascinating backstory and we'll deep dive into it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Asakusa
The lively backstreets host a wide variety of shops, bars, restaurants, and traditional shopping streets. Asakusa was once the cultural centre of Tokyo and there are still remnants of Geisha and entertainment culture to explore.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
Opening a restaurant? Cafe? Bar? Need a new knife? Just the right-sized bowl? A sake bottle-shaped lantern? This area is a one-stop-shop for everything. It's a fascinating window into Japanese food culture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be ok to walk around 6 kms
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be ok to walk around 6 kms
- The Sensoji precinct can be very busy. If you have sensory overload issues let us know.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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