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Tokyo Asakusa Walking Tour: Senso-ji, Nakamise & Photo Spots

By Tokyo Nightlife
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$32 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Step back in time and explore Asakusa, where the spirit of old Tokyo still lives.
Visit iconic landmarks like Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple, and stroll through Nakamise Street and the nostalgic Hoppy Street.
Capture stunning photos along the way while your local guide shares stories about Asakusa’s history, culture, and hidden details you might otherwise miss.

Enjoy time to explore, shop for traditional snacks and souvenirs, and experience the lively atmosphere of this historic district. Your guide will also help you find unique local spots and recommend the best places for food, photos, and shopping.

Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, and families, this tour offers a relaxed pace and a small-group setting, allowing you to fully enjoy Asakusa without feeling rushed.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee - Asakusa Station
    • 1 5
    • 111-0033, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo Asakusa Temple and Nakamise Street Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$32.26 x 1 AdultNZ$32.26
Total
Price is NZ$32.26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Historical Insights into the district
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission to Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Asakusa (Pass by)

Asakusa is Tokyo’s most famous historic district, preserving the nostalgic atmosphere of the old "shitamachi" (city centre) era. It serves as the cultural heart of the city, anchored by the magnificent Senso-ji Temple and bustling traditional streets.

Kaminarimon Gate

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Standing as the iconic symbol of Asakusa, this massive entrance gate features a giant red lantern weighing over 700 kilogrammes. It is guarded by the statues of the Wind God and Thunder God, making it the area's most popular photo spot.

Shin Nakamise Shopping Street

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
This bustling approach to the temple is one of Japan's oldest shopping streets, lined with vibrant stalls selling traditional souvenirs and local street food. It is the perfect place to try freshly baked rice crackers or "ningyo-yaki" cakes while walking towards the main hall.

Senso-ji Temple

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Founded in 628 AD, this is Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, dedicated to the goddess of mercy. Visitors flock here to bathe in the purifying incense smoke believed to heal ailments and to pray at the vibrant red main hall.

Asakusa Nishisando

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
This unique covered shopping arcade features natural cypress wooden flooring and a festive design inspired by Kabuki theatre. It offers a distinct, retro-Japanese atmosphere with shops specialising in samurai swords, kimono rentals, and traditional crafts.

Hoppy Street

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Famous for its open-air seating and red lanterns, this nostalgic street is lined with casual izakaya pubs serving stewed beef tendons and the retro drink "Hoppy." It’s a lively spot where locals and tourists mingle to enjoy Tokyo's city centre drinking culture.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Starbucks Coffee - Asakusa Station
    • 1 5
    • 111-0033, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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