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Time Travel in Tokyo Explore Old Town Asakusa and Local Food
(16) Reviews
2-chōme
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Experience the charm of Tokyo’s old town in this 2-hour walking tour through Asakusa. Start at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate, stroll along the lively Nakamise Street, and try delicious local snacks like ningyo-yaki and senbei.
Explore Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most sacred temple, and learn its fascinating 1,300-year-old legend. Feel the peaceful atmosphere as you join locals in offering incense and prayers.
Then, follow your friendly local guide into backstreets to discover secret spots, hidden photo spots, and unique local stories you won’t find in any guidebook. You’ll learn fun cultural tips and even pick up a few useful Japanese phrases!
We end the tour at Don Quijote Asakusa, ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Korean & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Korean & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
The guide will be waiting in front of the Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center, located right across from the Kaminarimon Gate.
Return
Don Quijote Asakusa
The tour will end in front of Don Quijote Asakusa Store, a popular discount store where you can shop for souvenirs, snacks, cosmetics, and more.
Time Travel in Tokyo Explore Old Town Asakusa and Local Food
(16) Reviews
2-chōme
About
Experience the charm of Tokyo’s old town in this 2-hour walking tour through Asakusa. Start at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate, stroll along the lively Nakamise Street, and try delicious local snacks like ningyo-yaki and senbei.
Explore Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most sacred temple, and learn its fascinating 1,300-year-old legend. Feel the peaceful atmosphere as you join locals in offering incense and prayers.
Then, follow your friendly local guide into backstreets to discover secret spots, hidden photo spots, and unique local stories you won’t find in any guidebook. You’ll learn fun cultural tips and even pick up a few useful Japanese phrases!
We end the tour at Don Quijote Asakusa, ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Korean & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Korean & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
The guide will be waiting in front of the Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center, located right across from the Kaminarimon Gate.
Return
Don Quijote Asakusa
The tour will end in front of Don Quijote Asakusa Store, a popular discount store where you can shop for souvenirs, snacks, cosmetics, and more.
Itinerary
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Nakamise-dori Street
Stroll down the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street, where the scent of freshly made rice crackers and sweet red bean snacks fills the air. Try local treats like ningyo-yaki (cute, doll-shaped cakes) and kibi-dango while browsing handmade souvenirs from generations-old shops.
1 hour
2
Sensō-ji
Step into the living history of Tokyo at Sensoji, the city’s oldest and most beloved Buddhist temple. As you walk through the grand Kaminarimon Gate, lined with massive lanterns and guardian statues, you’ll feel the atmosphere of old Edo come alive.
Stroll down the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street, where the scent of freshly made rice crackers and sweet red bean snacks fills the air. Try local treats like ningyo-yaki (cute, doll-shaped cakes) and kibi-dango while browsing handmade souvenirs from generations-old shops.
45 minutes
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Don Quijote Asakusa
Wrap up your Asakusa adventure with a visit to Don Quijote, Japan’s most iconic discount store—a chaotic, colorful, and wildly entertaining shopping experience unlike anywhere else in the world.