Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Japanese Comedian
Description
Besides showing the landmarks like Kaminarimon Gate and Tokyo Skytree, Ryo will accompany you to many lovely temples and shrines around the area. Asakusa is a distinctive place to have both a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine next to each other. You will also be able to know more about the religious views among Japanese people. Finally, Ryo will take you to Nakamise Shopping Street, where he will explain the origin of Senso-ji Temple while showing various illustrations. Also, he will tell you how the temple has been loved and supported by a variety of people, from locals to the generals of different periods. The host, Ryo has 6 years of experience working in Asakusa as a rickshaw driver and is passionate about introducing Japanese culture and history through the exploration of Asakusa. He would also be happy to tell his insights with humor from the perspective of a local Japanese comedian. Let’s enjoy to take a deeper look into Asakusa, the most iconic historical site in Tokyo!
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Itinerary
We will see the view from the 8th floor of Cultural Tourist Information Center of Asakusa:)
We will enter the center of Asakusa area from the main gate of Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, which is the icon of Asakusa.
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.
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).
There's a nice and calm spot that has 2 bronze statues and 4 stone statues of Buddhist deities constructed in the 17th century.
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.
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.
Yogodo Temple
Awashimado
If you would like to try out one of the Japanese sweets, melon-bread, we can drop by 花月堂(Kagetsu-do) in Nishi-sando Shopping Street:)
In front of the temple, there's another gate called Hozomon Gate that has a pair of guardian statues.
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(44)
When I was in Tokyo in October 2025, I had the opportunity to take a private Karate class with Ryo, so I was excited to see him again - this time as my Asakusa guide. Although I had been to Sensoji Temple before, Ryo pointed out things only a native would know. We had our fortune read, and even purified ourselves with the smoke from the burning incense. If you are interested in an introduction to Asakusa before visiting the alleys of shops near the temple, join Ryo for his tour. He is also a comedian, so he may crack a joke or two!
Ryo is very knowlegeable and a great conversationalist. Made for an excellent and enlightening tour.
We highly recommend the walking tour in Asakusa with Ryo the comedian. Not only was the tour really good fun and relaxing but it was very informative and helpful. It was a great way for us to becoming familiar with the main area in Asakusa as we were staying in the area as a home base for a week.
Ryo was a wonderful comedian who guided us through Asakusa and the main temple of Tokyo. He was friendly, personable, and immediately made us feel welcome. After the tour, he mentioned he had a stand-up show nearby, so we decided to check it out and we’re glad we did. We spent the evening laughing together and had an absolute blast.
We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Ryo! From the very beginning he was warm, personable, knowledgeable and professional. On top of that, he’s simply great company, his sense of humour and energy made for a relaxing and engaging time. What really sets Ryo apart is that you can book him directly, which makes all the difference. Unlike other companies where you are randomly assigned a guide, with Ryo you are getting a great guide. We can’t recommend him highly enough, a highlight of our visit to Tokyo. Shame we didn’t have more days as we would have really like to see his stand-up comedy show.
Fun experience! Ryo was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would recommend going in the early morning to beat the crowds and heat.
I had a fantastic walking tour of Asakusa with Ryo—he was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience truly special. He shared great insights and made the tour both fun and meaningful. Highly recommend!
Awesome walking tour. Ryo was amazing. His knowledge of the temple and his experience made it a great day.
High recommend taking this tour if you're in the area and want to learn more about the local culture. Ryo is a very knowledgeable and engaging guide.
We had an amazing experience touring Asakusa with Ryo! Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its history, but he's also a talented comedian who kept us laughing the whole time. Ryo was very patient, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and even took time to snap photos with us. His friendly and engaging personality made the tour feel personal and memorable. We highly recommend booking a tour with Ryo—he truly made our visit to Asakusa special!
