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Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
Product code 5523026P11
From
From JPY 2,000
Dates
Available from Jan 16, 2025
Start times
6:30 PM, 10:30 AM, 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 11:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 6-11, Adult ages 12-99
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Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 2,000
Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)





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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Follow a local guide through the iconic Thunder Gate to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. Discover Asakusa’s famous street food and souvenir streets, enjoyed by locals for generations. Highlights: ・Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple ・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist ・Local street food with tasting ・Pro chef knife shop ・Samurai sword & ninja gear store
Overview
Follow a local guide through the iconic Thunder Gate to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. Discover Asakusa’s famous street food and souvenir streets, enjoyed by locals for generations. Highlights: ・Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple ・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist ・Local street food with tasting ・Pro chef knife shop ・Samurai sword & ninja gear store
What's Included
Included
Local Guide
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
There will be a guide holding a sign that says "Guide Star".
End point
There will be a guide holding a sign that says "Guide Star".
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
The tour begins at Kaminarimon, the outer gate of Sensoji Temple. Here, your guide will explain the gate’s real name, its history, and the meaning behind its famous features. This is where you’ll hear some surprising facts before entering the temple grounds.
Stop 2
20 minutes
Stop 2
Enjoy shopping for Tokyo souvenirs and indulging in street food.
Stop 3
20 minutes
Stop 3
You can draw a fortune, purify your hands with water, enjoy the incense smoke, and offer a traditional prayer. This temple is known as Tokyo’s oldest and most sacred place of Buddhist worship.
Stop 4
5 minutes
Stop 4
This area features a goshuin (temple seal) desk, a pond with koi fish, and rows of Jizo statues with a well-known story. It’s also known as a popular photo spot.
Stop 5
5 minutes
Stop 5
Stop by a local sweets shop specializing in rich matcha flavors. You can try unique desserts like matcha soft serve, matcha truffles, and other seasonal treats.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
Walk through a local shopping street lined with snack stands, souvenir shops, and traditional storefronts. You’ll find famous melon bread, street food, and small hidden gems along the way.
Stop 7
10 minutes
Stop 7
Observe locals enjoying daytime drinks. Explore shops that evoke the Edo period, such as sword stores and kimono shops, many of which still thrive in Asakusa today.
Pass by stop 8
Pass by stop 8
Explore a lively street styled after old Edo, with playful storefronts and retro vibes. Look out for unique vending machines, and enjoy street foods like menchi-katsu (fried minced meat cutlets) and skewers.
Stop 9
10 minutes
Stop 9
Finish the tour at a local supermarket where you can browse everyday Japanese groceries and pick up some unique souvenirs.
Pass by stop 10
Pass by stop 10
If you’re interested, we can also introduce a local knife shop where you may get to see traditional sharpening in action. Japanese knives are world-renowned for their precision and craftsmanship, making them a favorite among chefs.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces 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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
778 reviews
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