Gain a big-picture history at street level, then a perspective from the skies above Tokyo in just half a day.

Begin your experience with a guided walk that does far more than introduce Asakusa—it explains Japan itself. Before heading to Tokyo Skytree, you’ll join a carefully designed history walk through Asakusa that uses real places to tell Japan’s bigger story. Along the Sumida River, you’ll learn how Japan once closed itself off from the world and how it was eventually forced to reopen. As you pass famous landmarks such as Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Street, and Senso-ji Temple, your expert guide connects religion, symbolism, and global history—explaining not just what you see, but why it matters.

By the end of the walk, you’ll understand how Japan evolved from a feudal society into the modern nation you see today. After building this historical foundation, take a short two-minute train ride across the Sumida River to Tokyo Skytree—linking old Tokyo with its most iconic modern landmark. At the Skytree, ascend to both observation decks, first at 350 meters and then at 450 meters above ground.