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Tokyo: A Downtown Tour through Kanda, Ueno, and Asakusa
Product code 174545P117
From
From JPY 20,550
Dates
Available from Feb 7, 2025
Start times
11:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 11:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 9:00 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 0-99
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Tokyo: A Downtown Tour through Kanda, Ueno, and Asakusa
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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Tokyo: A Downtown Tour through Kanda, Ueno, and Asakusa





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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
In this 3-hour walking tour, you'll immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo's downtown. Start by visiting the historic Kanda Myojin Shrine to experience Japan’s traditional spirituality. Then, enjoy the natural beauty of Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond. Wander through the lively Ameyoko Market, where local merchants bustle with energy, and explore Kappabashi Street, renowned for its unique kitchenware shops. Finally, end the tour at Senso-ji Temple, where you’ll encounter the deep history and cultural significance of Tokyo. This tour offers a unique chance to experience the vibrant culture and faith that shaped Tokyo’s old downtown.
Overview
In this 3-hour walking tour, you'll immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo's downtown. Start by visiting the historic Kanda Myojin Shrine to experience Japan’s traditional spirituality. Then, enjoy the natural beauty of Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond. Wander through the lively Ameyoko Market, where local merchants bustle with energy, and explore Kappabashi Street, renowned for its unique kitchenware shops. Finally, end the tour at Senso-ji Temple, where you’ll encounter the deep history and cultural significance of Tokyo. This tour offers a unique chance to experience the vibrant culture and faith that shaped Tokyo’s old downtown.
What's Included
Included
Guide fee
Omikuji experience at Sensoji Temple
Incense stick experience at Sensoji Temple
In-tour transportation
Not included
In-tour food and beverage expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
In front of Zuisinmon Gate (Main Gate) of Kanda Myojin. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
End point
From Sensoji Temple, where the tour ends, it is easy to access various places in Tokyo.
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
The tour starts at Kanda Myojin. Kanda Myojin has been revered as the guardian deity of Edo Tokyo, and is especially popular among people in the downtown area.
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
Ueno Park was once the site of a vast precincts by the Shogun's temples. Since the end of feudalism, it has been a place of relaxation for the citizens.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
Shinobazunoike Pond is said to have been created by the Shoguns and the priests associated with them. The island in the center of the pond is dedicated to a goddess of water.
Stop 4
20 minutes
Stop 4
The Ameyoko market in front of Ueno Station is said to have developed after people gathered there during the chaotic postwar period. The market has long been a place for the general public to shop, as it has always catered to the general public and not to vendors.
Stop 5
40 minutes
Stop 5
A subway ride from Ueno will take you to the Kappabashi shopping district, where Tokyo restaurant owners, including those in the downtown area, come to stock up on goods. Here you will find a wide variety of food and beverage supplies. Unique Japanese souvenirs can be purchased here!
Stop 6
20 minutes
Stop 6
Walking from the Kappabashi shopping street, you will soon arrive at the Kaminarimon, a landmark of Sensoji Temple.
Stop 7
15 minutes
Stop 7
In front of the gate of Sensoji Temple, there is a shopping street that stretches straight toward the temple. There are numerous stores selling sweets and other items that make the visit to the temple more enjoyable.
Stop 8
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 8
Senso-ji Temple is an old temple representing Tokyo and has been a center of faith. Even today, when the temple is filled with tourists from Japan and abroad, its religious value has not changed. Here you can offer incense to the Buddha and make a request.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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