Asakusa: Cherry Blossom Viewing and History Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Don't miss a rare chance of cherry blossom viewing along the Sumida river - a famous cherry blossom viewing spot for centuries. Enjoy the stunning beauty, ambience, and flavor of the blooming cherry trees with the Tokyo Skytree in the background.
After the walk along the river, we will move on to a history tour that goes far beyond sightseeing. At every landmark, your guide explains not only what you’re seeing, but why it matters—using each site as a gateway to Japan’s history, beliefs, and global connections. By the end of the walk, you’ll have a clear, big-picture understanding of how Japan evolved from a closed feudal society into the country you see today.
Important notice:
Cherry blossom blooming times vary depending on weather conditions. Depending on the blossom forecast or other factors, you can cancel your reservation for a full refund up to 24 hours before it starts. If the blossom is unavailable, the tour will focus on a big-picture history tour to learn Japan.

What's Included

Snacks
Hotel pickup

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting place is in front of a Burger King restaurant right next to Exit 4 of Asakusa subway station (G19) on the Ginza line. Please step outside when you reach Exit 4.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Sumida River

    Don't miss a rare chance of cherry blossom viewing along the Sumida River followed by a history tour in Asakusa. Stroll on the banks of the Sumida River, a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing for centuries. Enjoy the stunning beauty, ambience, and flavor of the blooming cherry trees with the Tokyo Skytree in the background. Learn why the Edo shogunate sealed the country for over 200 years, why the Netherlands alone was permitted to trade, and how Admiral Perry’s arrival forced Japan to reopen. The guide connects this past to modern Tokyo—right down to Odaiba’s former gun batteries and today’s Statue of Liberty replica facing the Pacific.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

    After fully enjoying the cherry blossoms along the Sumida River, we will stroll to Asakusa Culture and Sightseeing Center. Get a clear introduction to Japan’s two major religions, Buddhism and Shinto, setting the foundation for everything you’ll see ahead.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kaminarimon

    At Asakusa’s iconic gate, explore the fascinating contrast between Japanese and Western dragons—and learn why the Japanese dragon plays exactly an opposite role from the Western one.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

    Stroll through one of Japan’s oldest shopping streets while learning about Buddhist symbols like the vajra (tokko) and the world-changing impact of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Discover how these prints unexpectedly reached Europe—and inspired Western Impressionist painters.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Here, your guide reveals a surprising truth: people in Japan and the West shared remarkably similar ways of thinking 1,000 years ago.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Senso-ji Temple

    Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple offers another striking comparison between medieval Japan and Europe, along with a clear explanation of how prayer differs in Buddhism and Shinto.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Asakusa Shrine

    End the tour at a landmark that amazes many visitors: a Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple sharing the same grounds, worshippers, and history—peacefully coexisting for over a millennium. Learn why.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Arumachi

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Cancellation Policy

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

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