1400-year history exploration tour in Asakusa
Activities

1400-year history exploration tour in Asakusa

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£62.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Discover a historic township in the heart of Tokyo with this half-day tour
  • Join a local guide to see the Sensoji Temple, the market street of Nakamise-dori, and the Rokku district
  • Taste traditional snacks and wander among the bars, boutiques, and snack stands of Rokku
What to expect

Enjoy a tour chock-full of interesting stories around the development of Asakusa and Tokyo.

Your guide will demystify intriguing historical facts including why the Sumida River is at the origin of the Senso-ji temple and how the Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand. You'll also learn about how Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization and how the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world.

During the tour, you'll have the chance to taste Japanese fresh-made sweet snacks.

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What's included
  • check Selection of Japanese sweet snacks
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Tour guide
  • check Walking tour
Where

2 Chome-20-6 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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.
What to remember
  • This tour has a maximum of 8 pax per booking
  • The 1 adult rate is for one adult only, and the 2 adults rate requires a minimum of 2 tickets
  • The use of headsets is applicable to groups of 3 or more
  • It's recommended to wear a comfortable pair of shoes and to bring a bottle of water although vending machines may be found along the way
  • Please note that latecomers will not be accommodated and no refund will be provided
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Provider
Arumachi, Inc.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.6/5

  • FRIZZ

    From Germany - March 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

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    5/5

    Eine sehr kompetente Reiseleiterin die mir sehr viel über die Historie der Stadt und den Menschen erzählt hat.

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