Activities

1400-year history exploration tour in Asakusa

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$83.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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Guided Tour

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Why you’ll love this…

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.

What's included

Selection of Japanese sweet snacks
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Tour guide
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

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.

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