Tokyo's Past: Explore Senso-ji and Local Treats

Explore Tokyo’s oldest temple, Senso-ji, uncover hidden gems, and enjoy local tips on this captivating Asakusa walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon) - The tour kicks off at Kaminarimon, the outer gate of Sensoji Temple. Here, the guide will share insights about the gate’s actual name, its historical significance, and the symbolism of its renowned features. Expect to learn some intriguing facts before stepping into the temple grounds.
  • Nakamise Street
What's Included
  • Local Guide
Additional Information

Join a local guide as they lead you through the renowned Thunder Gate to Senso-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Explore Asakusa’s well-loved street food and souvenir avenues, cherished by locals for many generations.
Highlights:
・Senso-ji Temple – The oldest temple in Tokyo
・A unique site where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine are found together…

Location
Kaminarimon Police Box
There will be a guide holding a sign that says "Contents Like".
Cancellation Policy

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

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Amyealton
Jan 31, 2026
Lovely tour with a local - Rei gave us a great tour of the area, teaching us about the gate and the temple. She also suggested foods to buy to try local specialties and taught us the traditions. A lot of fun!
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L3335ryjonathans
Jan 31, 2026
Ríe, gave us a great tour. - Great experience with ríe, she was very helpful and patient. She gave us a great tour. Great experience with ríe, she was very helpful and patient. She gave us a great tour.
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Adina
Jan 31, 2026
Fantastic - Rie, was very passionate about telling us the history and experiencing local foods. She was very considerate and kind towards our group. Thank you.
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Angeleduardoo2026
Jan 31, 2026
Rie is a lovely guide - Rie was a very kind and knowledgeable guide. She explained the Sensō-ji Temple in great detail, spoke excellent English, and made the tour enjoyable and easy to understand. Highly recommended!
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Douglasrose2017
Jan 30, 2026
Asakusa History Walking Tour 2 hours - Good pace, good explanations, good guide. Varied history, religions, interesting food and sweet recommendations. Very enjoyable.
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J674kpjessb
Jan 27, 2026
Nono's tour was exceptional - Nono was an amazing tour guide. She was so friendly, informative and her English was amazing. She was able to have the whole group engaged for the duration and we loved her passion. Thank you Nono.
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Tiemiaoki
Jan 27, 2026
Recomendo! Very good - Nonoka was an excellent guide ! Highly recommend And her English is really good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should do the tour:)
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S4060lpcharlesw
Jan 27, 2026
Very fun and excellent experience! - Very fun tour and learned a lot about the temple. Nono was amazing , it was our first time in japan and she provided many recommendations for our trip
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519jannyc
Jan 27, 2026
Great tour - Nono was a great guide, her English was great and she was super outgoing and informative- great tour, highly recommend!
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Vacation29070271295
Jan 27, 2026
Nono review - Nono was very professional and walked us through the history of tokyoto and I learned lots of stuff I never knew about Japan while giving us good recommendations for shops and food around the area
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).