Asakusa Tour: Temples, Shrines, and Culture

Explore Asakusa with a comedian guide! Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and Japanese culture in a fun, informative walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Azumabashi Bridge - The walking tour will commence from Tokyo Cruise (Water Bus Station) near Azumabashi Bridge on the Sumida River, renowned for the Sumida River Firework Festival in July. Participants will also be shown landmarks such as Tokyo Skytree, Asahi Beer Company, and the Golden Building, each with its unique nickname.
  • **Asakusa Culture…
What's Included
  • Omotenashi Spirit
  • 5min Standup Comedy Show
Additional Information

In addition to showcasing landmarks such as Kaminarimon Gate and Tokyo Skytree, Ryo will guide you to numerous charming temples and shrines in the vicinity.
Asakusa is unique for having both a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine side by side. This offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the religious beliefs held by Japanese people.
Ryo…

Location
Tokyo Cruise Asakusa Pier
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:)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pat
Mar 24, 2025
Cherry blossoms and an intro to religion in Japan - This was a very first tour we went on in Japan, and we had severe jet lag from arriving the day before. Our guide,Ryo, was personable and considerate. He knows a lot about culture and religion, and helped us understand Japan a lot better. He also helped us navigate the crowds around Sensoji in Asakusa, and he did a great job of explaining the history of the temple and its meanings. The two hours we spent with him flew by as we walked around the area and got an introduction to cherry blossoms, renting, kimonos, and the meaning of Buddhism and Shinto.
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Joao-flavio
Feb 18, 2025
Great morning - I had a great morning with Ryo in old neighborhood of Asakusa including the Senso-ji temple and Asakusa shrine. He explained some important details that I’d missed by myself.
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Zoe_j
Feb 3, 2025
Would book again!!! - This tour was wonderful. Ryo is phenomenal and provided us with a well-rounded and insightful tour. He is very knowledgeable (and hilarious) which made this extra enjoyable. We learned about the history, culture and sites. Would book again. Thank you Ryo!
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G6409ztcharlesh
Jan 19, 2025
Brilliant! Do yourself a favour and book! - The tour was great. Ryo is very knowledgeable, very funny and very welcoming. We had a fantastic time, all our questions were answered, and we got lots of useful advice and recommendations for for the rest of our stay. I highly recommend this guide, it was a brilliant way to spend our morning, we beat the crowds, saw a lot, learnt a lot and of course had a lot of fun!
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Janelle_h
Dec 2, 2024
I had a wonderful time... - I had a wonderful time learning about Asakusa on a morning walk with Ryo. We were able to start at 8am to beat the crowds, and the crowds definitely showed up at 9am. The markets open at 10 so if you want to see all the buzz, go later, but if you prefer a quieter walk, recommend the earlier start time. I did not have breakfast so Ryo showed me some delicious Japanese food stalls where I purchased sweet potato rolls and other local street foods. He knows where the best spots are so don't hesitate to ask!
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Thomas_d
Nov 20, 2024
Entertaining walking tour - Ryo’s tour of Asakusa was a perfect blend of history, culture, and fun. He not only took us to iconic landmarks but also showed us hidden gems we’d never have found on our own. His knowledge was impressive, and his humor made it all the more enjoyable. A great experience to explore the area around Sensō-ji temple!
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Niles_c
Nov 19, 2024
Just as great the 2nd time! - Ryo provides a fantastic tour for an amazing price. It was my second time visiting as I brought a friend with me this time and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Ryo!
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Arnout_d
Nov 8, 2024
Highly recommend booking a tour with Ryo - We had the pleasure of being shown around the beautiful Asakusa by our funny guide Ryo. He had a lot of knowledge to share with us and always answered our questions. He showed us cool spots, provided useful tips, recommendations and funny jokes.
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Precious_h
Nov 1, 2024
Asakusa tour with lots of laughter - This was an amazing tour with lots of laughter. I loved this tour. Best tour of Asakusa. Highly recommend it.
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Colleen_b
Oct 22, 2024
Asakusa walking tour - I had a great time sight-seeing Asakusa with Ryo. It was a nice mix of history and culture, humor, and everyday conversation. He was very interesting and provided great insight into everything we saw. His English was very good, as well. I would highly recommend this tour if you’re in the area. Thanks again for a wonderful tour!
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From $38
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).