Asakusa 2-hour History Tour

1 Chome-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, Japan

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

If you are interested in a folklore, and a story about two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Asakusa for that matter, this tour is for you.Enjoy the tour full of interesting stories, including why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple, how Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand, and how Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization.You'll also visit popular landmarks, and listen to how the culture that flourished in the area impacted the whole world.

What to remember

Important info

Remember to bring:

Comfortable pair of shoes
Bottle of water

What's included

Guided walking tour. Headsets (to hear the guide)

What's not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood. Join a local guide to see popular landmarks in and around the Senso-ji Temple. Admire the view of Asakusa from the observation deck of the visitor center

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Arumachi, Inc.

Meeting Point

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.