Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

"MagicalTrip's Exclusive Collaboration tour created in partnership with Rakugo Master /Broadway performer Katsura Sunshine.
Sample classic Edo street foods as you stroll through Nakamise Street.
Discover Senso-ji temple etiquette and explore Asakusa’s rich collection of traditional shops and cultural spots.
Rakugo Comic Storytelling in English by Canadian Katsura Sunshine who performs Rakugo in New York on Broadway once a month
Gain an understanding of Edo-period daily life—enhancing your appreciation of the humor and storytelling in Rakugo."

What's Included

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Small snack
A local guide: An English-speaking guide
Ticket of Rakugo Katsura Sunshine in Tokyo

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kaminarimon Police Box

- 3 minute walk from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1 - Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign "MagicalTrip"

End point
Mokubatei

We will disperse at the venue－Mokuba-tei

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Kaminarimon Gate (Pass by)

    Meeting place: In front of Kaminarimon Police Box

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

    Nakamise shopping street The tour begins at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate. Stroll down the bustling Nakamise shopping street to taste 400-year-old traditional Edo snacks like rice crackers.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Senso-ji Temple

    Afterward, step into the sacred grounds of Senso-ji Temple, where your local guide will teach you authentic worship etiquette and the deep spiritual meaning behind the incense smoke, fully immersing you in Japan's history.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Asakusa

    Nishi-sando Dive into Asakusa's colorful backstreets to discover the roots of Tokyo's historic entertainment district. Walk through Nishi-sando to learn how simple props like folding fans are used in traditional storytelling

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hoppy Street

    Hoppy street We will then explore "Rokku," the historical theater hub, and feel the nostalgic atmosphere of Hoppy Street, where the casual drinking culture of everyday Edo commoners is still very much alive today.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Asakusa

    English Rakugo Performance (70mins) at Mokuba-tei Laugh Out Loud: World-Class English Rakugo Comedy Show by Katsura Sunshine The ultimate cultural journey concludes at the Mokubatei theater with an exclusive Rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) performance! Because you just experienced the Edo lifestyle on the streets, the context of the jokes will be twice as funny. Sit back and laugh out loud as Broadway star and renowned Canadian Rakugo master, Katsura Sunshine, brings Edo stories to life entirely in English.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by MagicalTrip Inc.

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Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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