Asakusa Tour: Explore Sensoji Temple's History

Explore Asakusa on this historical tour and delve into the 1300-year-old history of Sensoji Temple. Enjoy a walking tour as the knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories about the temple’s cultural importance.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Asakusa - Discover the essence of old Tokyo in Asakusa, where historic streets, traditional shops, and timeless charm await. This district offers a window into Japan’s rich history and vibrant culture.
  • Kaminarimon Gate - Established in 941 AD, Kaminarimon serves as the majestic entrance to Sensoji Temple. Its enormous red lantern and guardian…
What's Included
  • Expert English Speaking Guide
  • Historical Insights into the district
  • Entry/Admission to Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street
What's Not Included
  • Tips (optional)
Location
Starbucks Coffee - Asakusa Station
The meeting place is in front of Starbucks located close from Asakusa station. The guide will be standing in front of the starbucks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mara_m
Jul 13, 2025
No regrets tour - I'm really bad at navigating cities but this tour made it so easy for us to see all the sights in Asakusa without getting overwhelmed. The guide gave us tons of tips for the rest of our trip too, super helpful.
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Jaleesa_e
Jul 13, 2025
Tokyo's Old Side - We didn't know what to expect but this tour totally exceeded our expectations. The guide was super friendly and showed us the old side of Tokyo, it was like stepping back in time. Nakamise shopping street was a lot of fun too.
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Lyman_s
Jul 13, 2025
Senso-ji Temple up close - I'm so glad I took this tour, the guide was really passionate about the temple's history and it totally showed. We got to experience some traditional rituals and I even bought an Omamori for good luck.
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Elroy_g
Jul 13, 2025
Asakusa in a Nnutshell - This tour was kinda perfect for me, I didn't wanna get lost in Tokyo and the guide showed us all the hidden gems in Asakusa. We even got to try some local street food which was amazing.
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Jody_h
Jul 13, 2025
Best morning in Tokyo - I totally loved this tour, we got to see the temple at its calmest and the guide was super knowledgeable about the history and rituals. I bought some awesome souvenirs from Nakamise shopping street too.
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Vance_w
Jul 13, 2025
Interesting backstory - A really cool and old temple here. The backstory of how the temple came to be was interesting. I like to get some information on where I am when I join tours as it ads to the experience.
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Debora_p
Jul 13, 2025
Memorable experience - The guide was knowledgable and made this a fun and memorable experience for us. He took all the photos we wanted and taught us about the fortune telling.
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Isiah_m
Jul 13, 2025
Extra purification - A neat place with unique attributes inside the temple grounds. The purification water was refreshing to pour on our hands on this summer day. Got some incense blowing in my face as a bonus.
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Dorsey_l
Jul 13, 2025
Different part of town - Completely different from any other place I have visited in Tokyo. There were old time rickshaws about and people in classic attire visiting.
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Bertram_g
Jul 13, 2025
Historical - Hot day, but great atmosphere and history at this historic temple in Tokyo. Lots of kimonos everywhere.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).