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Asakusa Tour: A Journey Through the Legendary Founding of Senso-ji Temple
4.7
137 Ratings
Taito City
Embark on a captivating journey through the legendary founding of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Discover intriguing historical facts, taste Japanese sweet snacks, and enjoy a small group tour with headsets.
Embark on a captivating journey through the legendary founding of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Discover intriguing historical facts, taste Japanese sweet snacks, and enjoy a small group tour with headsets.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sumida River - Just as Asakusa’s history started by the Sumida river, so do our tours. Across the Azumabashi bridge, we will see Tokyo Sky Tree, Asahi Breweries’ headquarters with its world-famous golden flame object.
- Sumida River - Just as Asakusa’s history started by the Sumida river, so do our tours. Across the Azumabashi bridge, we will see Tokyo Sky Tree, Asahi Breweries’ headquarters with its world-famous golden flame object.
What's Included
- Earphone Guide System for secure voice delivery from a distance
- English-speaking guide
- Assortment of Japanese sweet snacks
- Earphone Guide System for secure voice delivery from a distance
- English-speaking guide
- Assortment of Japanese sweet snacks
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, except those specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, except those specified
Additional Information
If you are interested in a folklore of two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Tokyo for that matter, this tour is for you. Enjoy the tour chock-ful of interesting stories around development of Asakusa and Tokyo.
Specifically, we will demystify intriguing historical facts including:
- Why…
If you are interested in a folklore of two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Tokyo for that matter, this tour is for you. Enjoy the tour chock-ful of interesting stories around development of Asakusa and Tokyo.
Specifically, we will demystify intriguing historical facts including:
- Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple
- How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand
- How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan’s modernization
- How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world
Other important features of the tour are:
- Use of headsets to hear the guide clearly even from a distance; applicable to a group of 3 or more.
- Tasting Japanese sweet snacks just made in the back the shops.
- Each group is limited to 8 participants.
- We accept last-minute bookings until two hours prior to the tour start time.
- The maximum group size is 8 people, to ensure proper hospitality
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; please choose appropriate footwear
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Bottled water is recommended but vending machines are available
- If you have special dietary or accessibility requirements, please contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate you
- Children younger than 6 may join the tour without charge but will not be entitled to inclusions
- Due to the historical focus of the tour, it is recommended for adults, but families are welcome
Location
Burger King Asakusa Azumabashi
The meeting place is in front of a Burger King restaurant right next to Exit 4 of Asakusa subway station (G19) on the Ginza line. Please step outside when you reach Exit 4. See below for details.
https://bit.ly/3KBlIr5
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(137 Ratings)
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741jensr
Sep 12, 2024
Asakusa Tour with Keiko - The tour was very good! We were told a lot about the story, we were able to ask a lot of questions and it was a very warm atmosphere. Keiko has taken the temperature into account all the time and looked for the best shade spots when we stopped longer to explain. The samples of the traditional desserts were very delicious and more than you could manage. Thank you very much Keiko, for this unforgettable tour.
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54cristianag
Sep 2, 2024
Great tour with excellent stories - Yuka was really amazing and explained everything to us so well, really enjoyed the whole experience and got a taste for the culture there.
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Clementit0
Aug 13, 2024
Wonderful afternoon in Asakusa - Yaku was very adorable and Nice guide !
Such a wonderful afternoon in visit asakusa !
Thank you a lot for the professionalism !
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4chatterjees
Jul 6, 2024
Great experience touring Asakusa with Aki - Our Asakusa tour with Aki was an excellent experience! She is extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the Asakusa region including the Senso-Ji temple. It was an extremely hot and humid day, but Aki made sure we had enough stops in shaded areas and places with air and A/C. She is very courteous, patient and flexible. Her English and communication style are one of the best we have experienced in Japan. We would strongly recommend her to any English speaking tourists.
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471siennam
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing - highly recommended! - Amazing tour! Taka was an incredible tour leader, very educational and friendly. Taka spoke really good English - for those looking for an English tour!
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Yerline_h
Jun 28, 2024
Asakusa - Our guide Sachi san is very knowledgeable and profesional. She explain detailly the history of Asakusa. Thank you Sachi san
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W7621msnicoleg
Jun 19, 2024
1400 year old history tour - Asakusa - Senso-ji Temple - We had a tour with Sachi. Sachi was so kind and patient as we navigated the heat and crowd. She was knowledgeable and thorough with her history of the Senso-ji Temple. I really enjoyed her company.
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Marie_q
Jun 14, 2024
Engaging and Educational Asakusa Private Tour - Asakusa private guided tour with Sachi was an excellent way to explore this culturally rich area of Tokyo. Sachi was a knowledgeable guide that brought the areas history and culture to life, making the experience both educational and enjoyable for teenagers and adults alike. Sachi weaved legends associated with Asakusa, such as the story of the Senso-ji temple’s founding and mythical figures. This Storytelling approach keep our teenagers engaged and makes history more memorable.
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Aaron_b
Jun 13, 2024
A wonderful tour of temples and shrines - Absolutely loved this tour of the temples and shrines of Asakusa, and our guide was an absolutely lovely lady who happily answered our endless questions and narrated our tour in her own inimitable, effervescent style! Highly recommend this as a way to see the area and learn the history of not just the area but Buddhism and Shintoism as well
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665eugenias
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing - My son told me about the tour, so when we got there it was only the 2 of us. Private tour... wonderful, and it got to be the best, Mr Taka was an excellent tour guide, so knowledgeable and patient, even if we were more people, I will recommend him always... we left knowing so much more about wonderful Japan... thanks
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