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Private Walking Tour in Asakusa with Guide
Product code 5572503P3
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From JPY 30,000
Dates
Available from Apr 16, 2025
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
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Private Walking Tour in Asakusa with Guide
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Hindi, German, Ps, Portuguese, Fil, Hr, Hu, Hak, Uk, Ur, Ml, Mr, Malay, El, Italian, My, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Fa, Ro, Nl, No, Hsn, Russian, Fi, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Jv, Bn, French, Zh Tw, Wuu, Sk, Sr, Sv, Korean, Ku, Tamil, Mnp, Gu, Cs, Te, Pa, Thai, Zh Cn, Pl, He, Da, Tr
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Meeting point
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Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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Private Walking Tour in Asakusa with Guide





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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Hindi, German, Ps, Portuguese, Fil, Hr, Hu, Hak, Uk, Ur, Ml, Mr, Malay, El, Italian, My, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Fa, Ro, Nl, No, Hsn, Russian, Fi, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Jv, Bn, French, Zh Tw, Wuu, Sk, Sr, Sv, Korean, Ku, Tamil, Mnp, Gu, Cs, Te, Pa, Thai, Zh Cn, Pl, He, Da, Tr
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
We will visit popular spots such as Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, and the five-story pagoda, and stroll through the streets of Asakusa and Japan's largest tool street, Kappabashi Shopping Street. At the end, we will take a commemorative photo with the beautiful scenery along the Sumida River in the background and disband. On this tour, you will experience the traditional scenery and history of Asakusa, and you may be able to find the key to understanding Japanese culture, not just its superficial charm! In addition, various Japanese souvenirs are very cute and beautiful, and there are many items that would make great gifts for friends! You can see the real city scenery everywhere, which you can only see by walking, not by car or bus. Please enjoy the traditional atmosphere that has continued since the Edo period. The tour schedule is just an example. This is a popular walking tour, as it is a private tour, so you can enjoy sightseeing at your own pace!
Overview
We will visit popular spots such as Kaminarimon, Nakamise, Sensoji Temple, and the five-story pagoda, and stroll through the streets of Asakusa and Japan's largest tool street, Kappabashi Shopping Street. At the end, we will take a commemorative photo with the beautiful scenery along the Sumida River in the background and disband. On this tour, you will experience the traditional scenery and history of Asakusa, and you may be able to find the key to understanding Japanese culture, not just its superficial charm! In addition, various Japanese souvenirs are very cute and beautiful, and there are many items that would make great gifts for friends! You can see the real city scenery everywhere, which you can only see by walking, not by car or bus. Please enjoy the traditional atmosphere that has continued since the Edo period. The tour schedule is just an example. This is a popular walking tour, as it is a private tour, so you can enjoy sightseeing at your own pace!
What's Included
Included
The price includes the guide fee only.
Not included
Additional fees such as food, shopping, admission, or transportation may apply.
If you would like to enter Hanayashiki, you can check the prices from the link below.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the Tobu Asakusa Station 1F main entrance, on the triangular area facing Matsuya Department Store. Our staff will wear an orange lanyard with a name tag. Letting us know your appearance or outfit will help us find you easily.
End point
The tour will finish at Sumida Park. It's close to the station, so it's easy to get around.
Itinerary
Stop 1
10 minutes
Stop 1
Take a commemorative photo with Asakusa's famous Kaminarimon gate in the background. There are plenty of things to see, including the wind god, thunder god, and large lanterns!
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
On your way to Sensoji Temple, enjoy the food-walking area lined with a variety of restaurants, accessory shops, and souvenir shops.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
When you think of Asakusa, this is the place to be. With over 1,400 years of history, Senso-ji Temple is said to be the oldest in Japan. You can burn incense in a regular incense burner and enjoy fortune-telling. When you enter the main hall, be sure to look up at the ceiling.
Stop 4
10 minutes
Stop 4
Asakusa Shrine, famous for the Sanja Festival, is a shrine dedicated to the three people who founded Sensoji Temple, and it is said that the development of the Asakusa area is thanks to the Kannon statue enshrined here.
Stop 5
5 minutes
Stop 5
It was a three-story pagoda when it was built 1083 years ago. Currently, the Buddha's relics are enshrined on the top floor of the fifth floor, and although it is not possible to go up there, it is an essential location for taking photos of Asakusa.
Stop 6
15 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
You can enjoy a Japanese garden from the early Edo period. Enjoy the artistic scenery created by seasonal flowers.
Stop 7
15 minutes
Stop 7
Denpoin-dori Street, which runs along Denpoin Temple, is a street that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to the good old days of Japan, lined with restaurants and souvenir shops, including shops selling shichimi pepper, swords, art galleries, hanten, and footwear.
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
From Denpoin Street to Hoppy Street. This is an area lined with Japanese-style restaurants and izakayas. A retro Japanese atmosphere spreads out before you.
Pass by stop 9
Pass by stop 9
Hanayashiki is known as the oldest amusement park in Japan. It is home to the oldest roller coaster and jet coaster still in existence in Japan, and exudes a unique atmosphere.
Stop 10
10 minutes
Stop 10
From Asakusa, we head to Kappabashi Shopping Street through Kappabashi Hondori Street. This street is also lined with a variety of restaurants, cafes, and other shops.
Stop 11
30 minutes
Stop 11
Kappabashi Kitchen Street, said to be the largest kitchen tool street in Japan, is lined with around 170 specialty shops selling food-related items such as kitchen utensils, cooking utensils, tableware, packaging materials, and cooking costumes, and you can find food samples and unique souvenirs.
Pass by stop 12
Pass by stop 12
Go through Kaminarimon Street and head towards Azumabashi Bridge.
Stop 13
10 minutes
Stop 13
Azumabashi Bridge has a history of 250 years. It was originally built by six people, which is surprising. It is also famous as a place where you can get a beautiful view of the Skytree and the golden clouds.
Stop 14
10 minutes
Stop 14
At the end of the tour, you will enjoy the view of the water bus on the leisurely flowing Sumida River, and then take a commemorative photo with the Skytree in the background.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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