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Shadows of Edo: Yoshiwara Courtesan District & Asakusa Backstreet
Asakusa, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step beyond Tokyo’s famous landmarks and discover a quieter side of the city on this small-group evening walking tour through Asakusa and Yoshiwara. While Kaminarimon and Senso-ji attract crowds, this tour takes you into hidden backstreets and historic areas many visitors never see.
Led by a local guide, you’ll explore the former Yoshiwara district, once Edo-period Japan’s only licensed pleasure quarter. Though the original buildings no longer remain, the streets and atmosphere still preserve traces of the past. Through engaging storytelling, your guide will bring old Tokyo to life and explain how people once sought entertainment and escape during the Edo era.
Discover quiet alleys, hidden local spots, and overlooked history while learning about the culture of Yoshiwara and its lasting influence on Tokyo. This tour offers a deeper look into a rarely seen side of the city.
Led by a local guide, you’ll explore the former Yoshiwara district, once Edo-period Japan’s only licensed pleasure quarter. Though the original buildings no longer remain, the streets and atmosphere still preserve traces of the past. Through engaging storytelling, your guide will bring old Tokyo to life and explain how people once sought entertainment and escape during the Edo era.
Discover quiet alleys, hidden local spots, and overlooked history while learning about the culture of Yoshiwara and its lasting influence on Tokyo. This tour offers a deeper look into a rarely seen side of the city.
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Tour
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- A Professional Local Guide
- Transportation during the tour
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting in front of the The Sacred Ginkgo Tree of Sensō-ji 10 minutes before the tour starts.
They will be holding a sign that says "YURAGI TOUR", so please gather at the meeting spot on time.
Return details
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Meet your guide and receive an introduction to the tour and the hidden history of Yoshiwara and old Edo nightlife culture.
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Sanyabori ParkDiscover the history of the former Sanyabori canal and learn how Yoshiwara was structured during the Edo period.
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Hear the story behind the famous “Looking Back Willow,” where visitors to Yoshiwara were said to turn around for one last glance before entering the district.
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Visit the former entrance gate of Yoshiwara and explore the history of Edo’s licensed pleasure quarters and entertainment culture.
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Yoshiwara ShrineVisit this historic shrine connected to Yoshiwara’s past while learning about courtesan culture, local traditions, and the lives of townspeople during the Edo era.
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Yoshiwara BenzaitenConclude the tour with final historical insights, a Q&A session, and recommendations for exploring Asakusa afterward.
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Shadows of Edo: Yoshiwara Courtesan District & Asakusa Backstreet
Asakusa, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$70
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!