Asakusa Tour: A Journey Through the Legendary Founding of Senso-ji Temple
4.7
108 Ratings
Taito City
Embark on a captivating journey through the legendary founding of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Discover intriguing historical facts, taste Japanese sweet snacks, and enjoy a small group tour with headsets.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sumida River - Just as Asakusa’s history started by the Sumida river, so do our tours. Across the Azumabashi bridge, we will see Tokyo Sky Tree, Asahi Breweries’ headquarters with its world-famous golden flame object.
What's Included
  • Earphone Guide System for secure voice delivery from a distance
  • English-speaking guide
  • Assortment of Japanese sweet snacks
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, except those specified
Additional Information

If you are interested in a folklore of two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Tokyo for that matter, this tour is for you. Enjoy the tour chock-ful of interesting stories around development of Asakusa and Tokyo.

Specifically, we will demystify intriguing historical facts including:

  1. Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple
  2. How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand
  3. How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan’s modernization
  4. How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world

Other important features of the tour are:

  1. Use of headsets to hear the guide clearly even from a distance; applicable to a group of 3 or more.
  2. Tasting Japanese sweet snacks just made in the back the shops.
  3. Each group is limited to 8 participants.
  • We accept last-minute bookings until two hours prior to the tour start time.
  • The maximum group size is 8 people, to ensure proper hospitality
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; please choose appropriate footwear
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Bottled water is recommended but vending machines are available
  • If you have special dietary or accessibility requirements, please contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate you
  • Children younger than 6 may join the tour without charge but will not be entitled to inclusions
  • Due to the historical focus of the tour, it is recommended for adults, but families are welcome
Location
Burger King Asakusa Azumabashi
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. See below for details. https://bit.ly/3KBlIr5
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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V2228zeeleanorw
Mar 22, 2024
A great trip I hope others enjoy! - The views were amazing with a nice group of people. My tour guide helped me get back to my hotel and also helped with purchasing items. She did an excellent job explaining the deep and enriching history of Japan while we were visiting the temples and shrines. I give them a 5 out of 5 and hope that others have just as much fun as I did!
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Koechin3
Mar 18, 2024
Extremely nice and knowledged guide - Thanks for this tour with our very friendly quide aki. We learned a lot about history, symbolism, lucky charms etc. that we would not have discovered on our own. The matcha ice cream was really tasty… give it a try!
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Rainbowalaska
Mar 17, 2024
Perfect! - Yoshi was a great tour guide and I learned a lot about the area. I fortunately was the only person on my tour so was able to do a lot more and it felt more personalized. Yoshi was full of great information and could answer my questions in great English.
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Naty_r19
Mar 13, 2024
Great experience - The Asakusa Tour with Aki was amazing. She is very sweet and knowledgeable about the area. I would definitely recommend joining the tour!
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Cyclechick2016
Mar 11, 2024
Asakusa walking tour - We had a great time exploring Asakusa with Akiko. She was kind, friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area. She bought us several local treats to try.
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Alexanderbk3860uv
Mar 9, 2024
Great experience - Sachi was a terrific guide. She was knowledgeable and fully of energy. She also made sure to pick us up all the sweets Asakusa has to offer. We would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Navigate19668610147
Mar 3, 2024
Perfect for those who love history and learning about Japanese culture - Taka was an amazing guide! It ended up just being me on the tour, and I always felt so comforting. Taka let me ask so many questions and was very knowledgeable and professional. It was such a special experience.
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43nancyn
Feb 26, 2024
Sachi gave us an amazing tour! - The tour of historic Asakusa was lovely, and we got to see many of the famous sights. Sachi was helpful and informative the whole way through - she was very friendly and attentive! And she had interesting facts to share.
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Evelynpw9441ik
Feb 2, 2024
TOUR GUIDE YOKO - The walking tour was excellent. Yoko covered all the historical places and provided excellent information. We learned a lot from her. The delicacies were also very good.
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Brenda_c
Mar 17, 2024
Asakusa walking tour - I felt this tour was a little too long for what was shown. I think 2-2 1/2 hours would have been enough time. Also, the area was so crowded and loud which made it very hard to hear what the guide was saying.
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