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Asakusa: 1400-Year History Exploration
Asakusa: 1400-Year History Exploration (3 hours / English)
Asakusa: 1400-Year History Exploration (3 hours / English)
Asakusa: 1400-Year History Exploration (3 hours / English)
Asakusa: 1400-Year History Exploration (3 hours / English)

Asakusa: 1400-Year History Exploration (3 hours / English)

By Rakuten Travel Experiences
Price is NZ$199 per adult
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Features
  • 3h 30m
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Overview
  • Taste Japanese snacks like melon pan, sweet puffed rice
  • Be guided in English by a local certified expert guide
  • Headset provided to hear guide clearly even with distance
  • Demystify intriguing historical facts
  • Small group up to 8 guests

Activity location

  • Kaminarimon
    • 2-3-1 Asakusa
    • 111-0032, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Asakusa Station Exit 4, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
    • 1-1-3 Asakusa
    • 111-0032, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

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Asakusa History Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
  • Food only
  • Selection of Japanese sweet snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumpling, rice cracker, sweet puffed rice)

Schedule

  • Sumida River
  • Asakusa Culture and Sightseeing Centre
  • Kaminarimon (Thunder) Gate
  • Nakamise Shopping Street
  • Hozomon (Treasure) Gate
  • Senso-ji Temple
  • Asakusa Shrine
  • Denpoin Street
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 pm
Price details
NZ$198.61 x 1 AdultNZ$198.61
Total
Price is NZ$198.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking local expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSelection of Japanese sweet snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumpling, rice cracker, sweet puffed rice)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadsets to hear the guide clearly even from a distance (for a group of 3 or more)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, except those specified

Know before you book

  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap (infant seats are unavailable)
  • Not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Children younger than 6 may join the tour without charge but will not be entitled to inclusions; due to the historical focus of the tour, it is recommended for adults, but families are welcome
  • The product is a pre-booking. It may be cancelled by the due to reaching maximum capacity or system malfunctions at the facility. In case of cancellation, we will contact you separately from the email address experiences-travel-guest-jp@faq.rakuten.co.jp

What you can expect

Overview
Demystify intriguing historical facts including:

  • Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple
  • How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand
  • How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization
  • How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world

Discover the heart of Tokyo on our half-day walking tour of Asakusa. Join our knowledgeable guide to explore the ancient Sensoji temple and its secrets, participate in charming rituals, and discover the bustling Nakamise-dori market street and the colourful Rokku district. Limited to only 8 participants, our tour guarantees a personalised experience. Enjoy Japanese sweet snacks and try your luck with a fortune-telling paper from Sensoji temple. Our guide is a certified expert in Asakusa's history and culture. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Description
This tour starts at Sumida River and crosses the Azumabashi Bridge, where you can see Tokyo Skytree and Asahi Breweries' headquarters. You'll then visit the Asakusa Culture and Sightseeing Centre, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the tour course from the Observation Deck. The tour also includes Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, Hozomon Gate, Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and Denpoin Street.

At Kaminarimon Gate, you can learn about the giant lantern and the fascinating surrounding objects. Nakamise Shopping Street has souvenir shops and food stalls, and your guide will buy you traditional snacks. At Hozomon Gate, you'll see two imposing statues, three lanterns, and two gigantic sandals! Senso-ji Temple has a lot to see and do, including the Five-storied Pagoda, paper fortune-telling, the bronze incense burner, and the water purification fountain. Asakusa Shrine shares the same premises with a Buddhist temple, and you can learn about the coexistence of Shintoism and Buddhism here. Lastly, Denpoin Street takes you through Asakusa's traditional entertainment district with its cosy bars, eateries, and boutique shops.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKaminarimon
    • 2-3-1 Asakusa
    • 111-0032, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAsakusa Station Exit 4, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
    • 1-1-3 Asakusa
    • 111-0032, Taito, Tokyo, Japan