Asakusa 2-hour History Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Tokyo

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English

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Guided Tour

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

Tour with Audioguide

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With audioguide

Do this because

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood
Join a local guide to see popular landmarks in and around the Senso-ji Temple
Admire the view of Asakusa from the observation deck of the visitor center

What to expect

If you are interested in a folklore, and a story about two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Asakusa for that matter, this tour is for you.

Enjoy the tour full of interesting stories, including why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple, how Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand, and how Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization.

You'll also visit popular landmarks, and listen to how the culture that flourished in the area impacted the whole world.

Important to know

Remember to bring:

Comfortable pair of shoes
Bottle of water

What’s included

Guided walking tour

Headsets (to hear the guide)

What’s not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

1 Chome-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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.