Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
Description
Follow a local guide through the iconic Thunder Gate to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. Discover Asakusa’s famous street food and souvenir streets, enjoyed by locals for generations. Highlights: ・Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple ・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist ・Local street food with tasting ・Pro chef knife shop ・Samurai sword & ninja gear store
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Itinerary
The tour begins at Kaminarimon, the outer gate of Sensoji Temple. Here, your guide will explain the gate’s real name, its history, and the meaning behind its famous features. This is where you’ll hear some surprising facts before entering the temple grounds.
Enjoy shopping for Tokyo souvenirs and indulging in street food.
You can draw a fortune, purify your hands with water, enjoy the incense smoke, and offer a traditional prayer. This temple is known as Tokyo’s oldest and most sacred place of Buddhist worship.
This area features a goshuin (temple seal) desk, a pond with koi fish, and rows of Jizo statues with a well-known story. It’s also known as a popular photo spot.
Stop by a local sweets shop specializing in rich matcha flavors. You can try unique desserts like matcha soft serve, matcha truffles, and other seasonal treats.
Walk through a local shopping street lined with snack stands, souvenir shops, and traditional storefronts. You’ll find famous melon bread, street food, and small hidden gems along the way.
Observe locals enjoying daytime drinks. Explore shops that evoke the Edo period, such as sword stores and kimono shops, many of which still thrive in Asakusa today.
Explore a lively street styled after old Edo, with playful storefronts and retro vibes. Look out for unique vending machines, and enjoy street foods like menchi-katsu (fried minced meat cutlets) and skewers.
Finish the tour at a local supermarket where you can browse everyday Japanese groceries and pick up some unique souvenirs.
If you’re interested, we can also introduce a local knife shop where you may get to see traditional sharpening in action. Japanese knives are world-renowned for their precision and craftsmanship, making them a favorite among chefs.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(864)
Fantastic guide, very friendly and told us some really interesting information.
Jun was the best tour guide I’ve had, the history knowledge, good spirit and also recommendations made our last day in Japan memorable. I enjoyed the tour and would recommended it to anyone who wishes to learn about the culture, history, and also try Japanese treats.
Create your with Jun, very knowledgeable and involved
Keisuke was fantastic. Full of facts, had fun with us and very personable. He even knew we needed a rest stop and found a matcha place for a cold drink and rest from the heat.
Nanami was great! Learned so much about the temples and shrines. Great walking tour.
Nanami is a very good guide. Very helpful and fun.
Managing was great! Enjoyed learning about the temple and shrine!
Nanami was a great guide!!!!!
Sayuri and Keisuke . Amaising experience .. they explain with clearness and joy all the area of Asakusa. Great experiennce
Keisuke and Sayuri were truly kind and helpful, and clear in their explanation,
