




Experience an intimate Asakusa evening where old Tokyo, a traditional Japanese dinner, and the powerful sound of live Tsugaru shamisen come together. After a guided walk around Senso-ji Temple, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant while award-winning musicians perform one of Japan’s most dynamic traditional instruments up close. Tsugaru shamisen is known for its bold, resonant sound, dramatic style, speed, emotion, and improvisational spirit. This is not quiet background music, but a living tradition performed with remarkable energy and skill. The evening includes Japanese food, a welcome drink, live music, and a chance to interact with the performers after the show. Ideal for travelers seeking more than sightseeing, this tour offers a warm, personal way to experience Japan through history, local atmosphere, food, music, and human connection.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is one of Asakusa’s newest sightseeing attractions. We will go to the open terrace Observation Deck on the top floor of the Center, where you can get a good view of the main part of Kaminarimon, the Thunder Gate, Nakamise shopping street, Sensoji Temple, and much more on one side, and on the other side, another splendid view of Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi Beer Headquarters.
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) is the entrance to the world of Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine. The world's well-known giant red lantern is hanging under the gate.
This street leads to Sensoji temple. You may be surprised by its friendly and welcoming atmosphere walking on it if you had imagined solemn and stately religious facilities. The street features not just shops but "history tablets," which recounts Asakusa's history with beautiful pictures.
Hozomon ("Treasure-House Gate") is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensoji (the outer being the Kaminarimon). A two-story gate, the Hozomon's second story houses many of the Sensoji's treasures. The first story houses two statues, three lanterns and two large sandals.
It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda,which holds Buddha's ashes given by Sri Lanka goverment and buddhist society for goodwill between Sri Lanka and Japna in its top floor. You can participate in centuries-old rituals at the Temple and the Asakusa Shrine and see what the fates have in store for you with Sensoji’s infamous paper fortunes.
we will take you to a Japanese restaurant for live performance of traditional musical instruments, shamisen, etc. Since it is a small restaurant with a limited number of seats, the performance is presented just in front of you. The powerful but adroit performance will mesmerize you.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tsugaru shamisen performance over traditional dinner lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $148 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 5:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet in front of the entrance of Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center. It is located right across from the Kaminarimon (Thunder) Gate. 1 minute walk From Exit 1 of Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line. 2 minute walk from Exit A4 of Toei Asakusa Station on the Asakusa Line. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in JA, EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Arumachi.
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