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Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter
$49.94
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Overview
The Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter offers a unique blend of history and entertainment. This exclusive collaboration tour features renowned Rakugo Master Katsura Sunshine, providing a delightful experience in the heart of Tokyo.
- 🍜 Sample classic Edo street foods while strolling through Nakamise Street, tasting 400-year-old traditional snacks like rice crackers.
- 🏯 Visit the sacred Senso-ji Temple, where you'll learn authentic worship etiquette and the spiritual significance of incense smoke from your local guide.
- 🌆 Explore Asakusa's colorful backstreets, diving into the roots of Tokyo's historic entertainment district and discovering the use of props in traditional storytelling.
- 🍻 Walk through Hoppy Street, the nostalgic hub of casual drinking culture, where the vibrant atmosphere of Edo commoners is still alive today.
- 🎭 Attend a world-class English Rakugo performance at Mokuba-tei, where Katsura Sunshine brings Edo stories to life with humor and charm.
- 🗣️ Benefit from the insights of an English-speaking guide, enhancing your understanding of both the culture and the comedic storytelling style of Rakugo.
- 📸 Receive tour photos capturing your memorable experience in Asakusa, providing you with lasting memories of your journey.
- 🥨 Enjoy a small snack during the tour to keep your energy up as you explore the rich cultural landscape of Asakusa.
- 🚉 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to access the meeting point at Kaminarimon Police Box.
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Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Ticket of Rakugo Katsura Sunshine in Tokyo
- A local guide: An English-speaking guide
- Small snack
- Tour photos
Meeting point
- 3 minute walk from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1
- Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign "MagicalTrip"
Return details
We will disperse at the venue-Mokuba-tei
- Meeting place: In front of Kaminarimon Police Box (pass by)
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Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)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.
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Senso-ji TempleAfterward, 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.
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AsakusaNishi-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
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Hoppy StreetHoppy 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.
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AsakusaEnglish 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.
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Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter
$49.94
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!