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Asakusa Tokyo 2 Hours Private Tour with Local Expert Guide

By YURAGI
Free cancellation available
Price is $84 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join this immersive 2-hour walking tour and discover the cultural and culinary heart of Asakusa. Led by a friendly English-speaking guide, you'll pass through Kaminarimon Gate and stroll down Nakamise Street, sampling traditional snacks like ningyo-yaki and senbei. Your guide will share insights into Asakusa’s Edo-period history and local culture.

You’ll also visit Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, along with retro izakaya-lined Hoppy Street and Hanayashiki, Japan’s oldest amusement park.
This tour has been featured by travel influencers and is ideal for first-time visitors, families, and those seeking an off-the-beaten-path Tokyo experience.

  • Sample traditional snacks along Nakamise Shopping Street
  • Visit Kaminarimon, Senso-ji Temple, Hoppy Street, and Hanayashiki
  • Recommended by travel influencers for authentic local insights

Activity location

  • Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
    • 2-18-9 Kaminarimon
    • 111-0034, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 7-Eleven
    • 井門雷門ビル 18
    • 111-0034, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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Asakusa Tokyo 2 Hours Private Tour with Local Expert Guide
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 3:00pm
Price details
$84.00 x 1 Adult$84.00
Total
Price is $84.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tourist map and travel tips for the rest of your trip in Japan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo assistance using your smartphone or camera (with data sharing)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour by a knowledgeable local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public transportation

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
  • 15m
At the Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center, travelers will enjoy panoramic views of the Senso-ji Temple area from the observation deck and gain useful context about Asakusa’s history, architecture, and festivals. Designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the center itself is a striking example of modern Japanese design. Your guide will explain the cultural significance of the building and help you understand how past and present blend in this neighborhood.
Kaminarimon Gate
  • 15m
Marvel at the massive red lantern of Kaminarimon Gate, the symbolic entrance to Senso-ji Temple and one of Tokyo’s most photographed landmarks.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
  • 30m
Stroll down Nakamise Street, one of Tokyo’s oldest shopping streets, where you’ll browse traditional snacks, crafts, and souvenirs on the way to Senso-ji Temple.
Senso-ji Temple
  • 15m
Explore Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple, where incense smoke, sacred gates, and centuries of faith create a powerful spiritual atmosphere.
Asakusa Shrine
  • 10m
Visit Asakusa Shrine, a peaceful Shinto shrine beside Senso-ji Temple, known for surviving World War II air raids and hosting the Sanja Matsuri festival.
Asakusa Hanayashiki
  • 10m
See Japan’s oldest amusement park—Hanayashiki—where retro rides and quirky attractions capture the charm of post-war Tokyo entertainment.
Hoppy Street
  • 10m
Walk through Hoppy Street, a lively alley packed with izakayas where locals enjoy casual drinks and grilled skewers in true downtown Tokyo style.
Azuma Bridge
  • 15m
End the tour at this scenic bridge overlooking the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree. It’s a perfect spot for final photos, reflecting on the cultural journey through Asakusa with sweeping city views.

Location

Activity location

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    Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
    • 2-18-9 Kaminarimon
    • 111-0034, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    7-Eleven
    • 井門雷門ビル 18
    • 111-0034, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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