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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Japanese Comedian
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$37.99
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Besides showing the landmarks like Kaminarimon Gate and Tokyo Skytree, Ryo will accompany you to many lovely temples and shrines around the area.
Asakusa is a distinctive place to have both a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine next to each other. You will also be able to know more about the religious views among Japanese people.
Finally, Ryo will take you to Nakamise Shopping Street, where he will explain the origin of Senso-ji Temple while showing various illustrations. Also, he will tell you how the temple has been loved and supported by a variety of people, from locals to the generals of different periods.
The host, Ryo has 6 years of experience working in Asakusa as a rickshaw driver and is passionate about introducing Japanese culture and history through the exploration of Asakusa. He would also be happy to tell his insights with humor from the perspective of a local Japanese comedian. Let’s enjoy to take a deeper look into Asakusa, the most iconic historical site in Tokyo!
Asakusa is a distinctive place to have both a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine next to each other. You will also be able to know more about the religious views among Japanese people.
Finally, Ryo will take you to Nakamise Shopping Street, where he will explain the origin of Senso-ji Temple while showing various illustrations. Also, he will tell you how the temple has been loved and supported by a variety of people, from locals to the generals of different periods.
The host, Ryo has 6 years of experience working in Asakusa as a rickshaw driver and is passionate about introducing Japanese culture and history through the exploration of Asakusa. He would also be happy to tell his insights with humor from the perspective of a local Japanese comedian. Let’s enjoy to take a deeper look into Asakusa, the most iconic historical site in Tokyo!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Asakusa Walking Tour in French
Native French Guiding : This option is provided by a native French speaker, Geraldine who has been living in Asakusa.
Native French Guiding : This option is provided by a native French speaker, Geraldine who has been living in Asakusa.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Some cultural jokes about Japan and its history:)
- Omotenashi Spirit:)
Meeting point
Let's meet in front of "Tokyo Cruise"(water bus station), which is 1 or 2 min walk from Asakusa station(Tokyo Metro Ginza Line). You'll be able to find a guide in Japanese kimono style:)
Return details
The entire tour will finish in front of the main hall of Sensoji Temple.
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Asakusa Culture Tourist Information CenterWe will see the view from the 8th floor of Cultural Tourist Information Center of Asakusa:)
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Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)We will enter the center of Asakusa area from the main gate of Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, which is the icon of Asakusa.
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Senso-ji Temple BentendoAfter walking into the central area of Asakusa, we will take a look at one of the lovely temples in Asakusa, Bentendo, which has the deity of art and prosperity.
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The Bell of TimeNext to Bentendo Temple, there's the Bell of Time, which was regularly rung by the monk of Senso-ji Temple to let people know the time during Edo Period(from the 16th to the 18th century).
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Senso-ji Temple NisombutsuThere's a nice and calm spot that has 2 bronze statues and 4 stone statues of Buddhist deities constructed in the 17th century.
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Senso-ji Temple Nitemmon GateOn the right of the main hall of Sensoji Temple, there is one of the National Cultural Properties in Japan, Nitenmon Gate. This gate was use as the Shogun's gate, which means only the general was allowed to pass during Edo Period.
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Asakusa ShrineAfter taking a look at Nitenmon Gate, we will see Asakusa Shrine that has 3 deities who are closely related to the origin of Sensoji Temple. There's also a garage for three big portable shrines that are carried by local people at Sanja Festival in May.
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Senso-ji Temple YogodoYogodo Temple
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Senso-ji Temple AwashimadoAwashimado
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Asakusa NishisandoIf you would like to try out one of the Japanese sweets, melon-bread, we can drop by 花月堂(Kagetsu-do) in Nishi-sando Shopping Street:)
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HozomonIn front of the temple, there's another gate called Hozomon Gate that has a pair of guardian statues.
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Senso-ji TempleThis is the destination of the walking tour, Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo with 1,400 years of history. I would love to tell you how this temple and its Buddhist deity, Kannon Bodhisattva, has been supported and loved by a variety of people since the past.
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Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour with Japanese Comedian
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$37.99
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
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!