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Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter
1-chōme
About
"MagicalTrip's Exclusive Collaboration tour created in partnership with Rakugo Master /Broadway performer Katsura Sunshine. Sample classic Edo street foods as you stroll through Nakamise Street. Discover Senso-ji temple etiquette and explore Asakusa’s rich collection of traditional shops and cultural spots. Rakugo Comic Storytelling in English by Canadian Katsura Sunshine who performs Rakugo in New York on Broadway once a month Gain an understanding of Edo-period daily life—enhancing your appreciation of the humor and storytelling in Rakugo."
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour photos
Small snack
A local guide: An English-speaking guide
Ticket of Rakugo Katsura Sunshine in Tokyo
Meeting Points
Departure
Kaminarimon Police Box
- 3 minute walk from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1
- Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign "MagicalTrip"
Return
Mokubatei
We will disperse at the venue-Mokuba-tei
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Nakamise shopping street
The tour begins at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate. Stroll down the bustling Nakamise shopping street to taste 400-year-old traditional Edo snacks like rice crackers.
25 minutes
3
Senso-ji Temple
Afterward, step into the sacred grounds of Senso-ji Temple, where your local guide will teach you authentic worship etiquette and the deep spiritual meaning behind the incense smoke, fully immersing you in Japan's history.
20 minutes
4
Asakusa
Nishi-sando
Dive into Asakusa's colorful backstreets to discover the roots of Tokyo's historic entertainment district. Walk through Nishi-sando to learn how simple props like folding fans are used in traditional storytelling
1 hour
5
Hoppy Street
Hoppy street
We will then explore "Rokku," the historical theater hub, and feel the nostalgic atmosphere of Hoppy Street, where the casual drinking culture of everyday Edo commoners is still very much alive today.
10 minutes
6
Asakusa
English Rakugo Performance (70mins) at Mokuba-tei
Laugh Out Loud: World-Class English Rakugo Comedy Show by Katsura Sunshine
The ultimate cultural journey concludes at the Mokubatei theater with an exclusive Rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) performance! Because you just experienced the Edo lifestyle on the streets, the context of the jokes will be twice as funny. Sit back and laugh out loud as Broadway star and renowned Canadian Rakugo master, Katsura Sunshine, brings Edo stories to life entirely in English.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter
1-chōme
About
"MagicalTrip's Exclusive Collaboration tour created in partnership with Rakugo Master /Broadway performer Katsura Sunshine. Sample classic Edo street foods as you stroll through Nakamise Street. Discover Senso-ji temple etiquette and explore Asakusa’s rich collection of traditional shops and cultural spots. Rakugo Comic Storytelling in English by Canadian Katsura Sunshine who performs Rakugo in New York on Broadway once a month Gain an understanding of Edo-period daily life—enhancing your appreciation of the humor and storytelling in Rakugo."
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour photos
Small snack
A local guide: An English-speaking guide
Ticket of Rakugo Katsura Sunshine in Tokyo
Meeting Points
Departure
Kaminarimon Police Box
- 3 minute walk from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1
- Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign "MagicalTrip"