Asakusa Walking Tour with an Experienced Japanese Comedian

Explore Asakusa with a comedian guide! Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and Japanese culture in a fun, informative walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Azumbashi Bridge - We will start the walking tour from Tokyo Cruise(Water Bus Station) near Azumabashi Bridge on Sumida River, which is famous for Sumida River Firework Festival on July.

I will also show you some of the landmarks, such as Tokyo Skytree, Asahi Beer Company and Golden Building with unique nicknames:))

  • Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon) - We will enter the center of Asakusa area from the main gate of Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, which is the icon of Asakusa.
  • Senso-ji Temple Bentendo - After walking into the central area of Asakusa, we will take a look at one of the lovely temples in Asakusa, Bentendo, which has the deity of art and prosperity.
  • The Bell of Time - Next to Bentendo Temple, there’s the Bell of Time, which was regularly rung by the monk of Senso-ji Temple to let people know the time during Edo Period(from the 16th to the 18th century).
  • Senso-ji Temple Nitemmon Gate - On the right of the main hall of Sensoji Temple, there is one of the National Cultural Properties in Japan, Nitenmon Gate. This gate was use as the Shogun’s gate, which means only the general was allowed to pass during Edo Period.
  • Asakusa Shrine - After taking a look at Nitenmon Gate, we will see Asakusa Shrine that has 3 deities who are closely related to the origin of Sensoji Temple. There’s also a garage for three big portable shrines that are carried by local people at Sanja Festival in May.
  • Senso-ji Temple Yogodo - Yogodo Temple
  • Senso-ji Temple Awashimado - Awashimado
  • ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI - On the left of Sensoji Temple, there is the oldest amusement park in Japan called Hanayashiki, which is used to be the botanical garden.
  • Asakusa Nishi-sandō Shopping Street - We will take a look at one of the lovely shopping streets that we can buy a variety of snacks.
  • Hoppy Street - We will pass by a popular street for drinking called “Hoppy Street” at the west part of Asakusa. You can feel the vibes of Japanese local izakayas and bars:)
  • Chingo-do - This is a lovely temple with a raccoon dog deity located near the quiet Japanese garden. At this temple, you’ll be able to feel a peaceful atmosphere at the center of Asakusa area:)
  • Hozomon - In front of the temple, there’s another gate called Hozomon Gate that has a pair of guardian statues.
  • Senso-ji Temple - This is the destination of the walking tour, Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo with 1,400 years of history. I would love to tell you how this temple and its Buddhist deity, Kannon Bodhisattva, has been supported and loved by a variety of people since the past.
What's Included
  • Omotenashi Spirit
  • 5min Standup Comedy Show
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

This walking tour offers you the perfect opportunity to discover Tokyo’s most iconic sightseeing destination, Asakusa! Your guide has six years of experience as a rickshaw driver and is currently an English-speaking standup comedian.

In addition to showcasing major landmarks, Buddhist temples, and Shinto shrines, we’ll also visit some hidden gems that most tourists overlook.

Your guide, Ryo, is enthusiastic about sharing Japanese history and culture in an engaging and humorous manner. This ensures that guests will have both an informative and enjoyable experience. During the tour, you’ll also get to enjoy his 5-minute standup comedy routine, which is primarily based on Japanese culture.

We look forward to having a fun and memorable tour with guests from around the globe!

Location
Tokyo Cruise Asakusa Pier
Please go to Azumabashi-Bridge(Red Bridge at Sumida River), which is 1 or 2 min walk from Asakusa station Exit 4(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line). Then, you will find the water bus station, "Tokyo Cruise", so let's meet up in front of the entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisa_c
Aug 26, 2024
Ryo’s walking tour - Ryo was very nice and gave detailed information about all the landmarks within the temple area of Asakusa. Good way to learn more about the shrines and temples!
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Mandeep_k
Aug 21, 2024
Knowledge and understanding Ryo - The tour was personalized and adapted according to my taste and needs :) Ryo speaks excellent English and helped me understand the culture and traditions.
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Liam_r
Aug 5, 2024
Well worth it - An intimate, fantastic tour with lots of interesting information. Fully recommended - had a great time
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Nicholas_c
Jul 30, 2024
Great tour with the karate/comedy master - Really informative tour given by Ryu. Since it was only us 2 and Ryu, it was great to be able to ask him questions and have fun conversations with him anytime we wanted. Very special and memorable.
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Millie_t
Jul 27, 2024
Interesting information and great guide - This was an excellent introduction to Asakusa and especially a Buddhist temple. Rho did a great job telling me a number of things about Tokyo and Japanese culture that I didn't know. A great, easy introduction to Japanese culture and history.
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Rambiboi
Jul 25, 2024
Great insight! - I had a great time with Ryo! He had a lot of insight and knowledge of the area and made my visited worth it. Definitely 5 stars! Pro tip: we started our tour at 8am and we had the place to ourselves!
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Sandra_r
Jul 24, 2024
Fascinating tour with Ryo! - Ryo was very knowledgeable about this area, and flexible in meeting our needs when we made a minor schedule adjustment. His English is very good, and he showed us many interesting things, especially in the temple and shrine complex. Definitely recommended!!
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Peter_c
Jul 22, 2024
Highlight of our trip - This was our first guided tour, and it took sightseeing to the next level! Ryo's extensive knowledge, insiders tips and friendly and fun nature made this an amazing experience for our whole family.
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Miki_y
Jul 21, 2024
Highly recommend - It was an amazing walking tour experience. Ryo was incredibly knowledgeable and shared a wealth of history and culture. He pointed out and explained things I would have missed on my own, allowing me to gain a new perspective on Asakusa. He accommodated all of our questions, from cultural inquiries to local shop recommendations! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Darijae2019
Jul 14, 2024
Asakusa with Ryo - We had an amazing time during this tour and was able to experience Asakusa like a local. Ryo was friendly and informative. Because of him we learnt things about the town that we never would’ve known if we went by ourselves. We would recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Tokyo.
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