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Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter

Location Asakusa, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$51.40
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Overview

"MagicalTrip's Exclusive Collaboration tour created in partnership with Rakugo Master /Broadway performer Katsura Sunshine.
Sample classic Edo street foods as you stroll through Nakamise Street.
Discover Senso-ji temple etiquette and explore Asakusa’s rich collection of traditional shops and cultural spots.
Rakugo Comic Storytelling in English by Canadian Katsura Sunshine who performs Rakugo in New York on Broadway once a month
Gain an understanding of Edo-period daily life—enhancing your appreciation of the humor and storytelling in Rakugo."
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)
  • 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.
  • Senso-ji Temple
    Afterward, 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.
  • Asakusa
    Nishi-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
  • Hoppy Street
    Hoppy 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.
  • Asakusa
    English 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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter

    Location Asakusa, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $51.40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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