Tokyo Asakusa Half Day Walking Tour with Local Guide
Description
A local guide will tell you everything, in detail, that you never learn from ordinary sightseeing. You will start with the history of Tokyo's Sensoji Temple; you will learn how to pray at the temple. We will take a walk through the downtown area full of highlights such as "Kaminarimon" which is a symbol of Asakusa, "Nakamise Street" where all 89 shops are lined up, and "Sensoji" which has a history of more than 1000 years. The course of the tour can be adjusted according to your requests. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Enjoy walking around town with commentary from local guides. ・According to your request, it is also possible to change the course to a course where you can enjoy more gourmet food and shopping. ・You can efficiently visit the sights around Sensoji Temple.
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Itinerary
1. Kaminarimon Gate : The tour starts from the Thunder Gate, the symbol of Sensoji Temple 2. Nakamise Shopping Street : Visit specialty shops popular among tourists while sampling snacks such as age-manju (deep-fried sweet bun), kibidango (millet dumplings), ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped waffles), Matcha tea, Kaminari Okoshi (sweet rice cracker). Also to be visited are craft shops such as Bunsen-do dealing with folding fans and Bunkoya-Ozeki with leather items. 3. Sensoji Temple : Learn how to worship before visiting the temple. Draw a fortune and make a prayer at Sensoji Temple. 4. Strolling around 'Shitamachi’ : The oldest Kamiya Bar → Hoppy Street → Asakusa Engei Hall theater → Marugoto Nippon shopping mall→ Hanayashiki, the oldest amusement park in Japan. Take a walk while feeling the lively atmosphere of good old 'Shitamachi' downtown.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary above is just an example. You can freely request spots you would like to visit. The guide will set up the itinerary accordingly. Enjoy an original tour to satisfy your curiosity and requests with an expert of Asakusa.
Reviews(4)
I cannot be more pleased with this avenger. I learned a lot of history about Japan. My tour guide was very pleasant and patient. She showed me so many different things. I highly recommend the booking if I was ever returned to Japan I would definitely rebook this and look for her I am very satisfied. She is a beautiful person inside and out very pleasant. Her English communication skills is very well.
My guide Hana, was so sweet and very informative of the area. She guided me through all the temples and shopping districts in the area. I learned a lot of very interesting history and the cultural significance of certain things. This tour was very fun and I also bought a lot of things. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the cultural history and want to buy some things along the way. Thank you again Hana for providing such a fun and unforgettable day!
The delightful personality of our hostess Shino. We were treated to a tour which met all our expectations. I am sure Shino would shine at any task.
I am always interested in the history and culture of a place when I visit. Rather than wander around on my own and not know what i’m Looking at, it’s really worth it to have a knowledgeable guide. Kurumi did a great job of telling the story and meaning of many features at the Asakusa temple that I would otherwise miss. For example the statues and bells at the entrance have meaning that is interesting but not available or displayed at least for non-Japanese speaker. She helped me inquire at some of the many stores to find some items I wished to purchase and the lunch at a traditional Zashiki style Japanese restaurant where you sit on pillows was delicious. Recommend if you visit Asakusa to get the most out your experience.
