1400-year History Exploration Tour in Asakusa

Duration

3.5 hours

Language

English

Guests

2-8

Enjoy a walking tour chock-full of interesting stories around the development of Asakusa and Tokyo.

Highlights:

Discover a historic township in the heart of Tokyo with this half-day tour
Join a local guide to see the Sensoji Temple, the market street of Nakamise-dori, and the Rokku district
Taste traditional snacks and wander among the bars, boutiques, and snack stands of Rokku

Includes:

Selection of Japanese sweet snacks
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Tour guide

Not Included:

Drinks
Lunch
Pick up and drop off
Personal Expenses

Please note: this tour starts from the meeting point. It's recommended to wear a comfortable pair of shoes and to bring a bottle of water although vending machines may be found along the way. Latecomers will not be accommodated and no refund will be provided.

Your guide will demystify intriguing historical facts including why the Sumida River is at the origin of the Senso-ji temple and how the Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand. You'll also learn about how Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization and how the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world.

During the tour, you'll have the chance to taste Japanese fresh-made sweet snacks.