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If you are interested in a folklore, and a story about two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Asakusa for that matter, this tour is for you.

Enjoy the tour full of interesting stories, including why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple, how Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand, and how Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization.

You'll also visit popular landmarks, and listen to how the culture that flourished in the area impacted the whole world.

Why you’ll love this…

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood
Join a local guide to see popular landmarks in and around the Senso-ji Temple
Admire the view of Asakusa from the observation deck of the visitor center

Important to know

Remember to bring:

Comfortable pair of shoes
Bottle of water

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)

What’s not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

1 Chome-1-3 Asakusa, 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.