Time Travel in Tokyo Explore Old Town Asakusa and Local Food

Time Travel in Tokyo Explore Old Town Asakusa and Local Food

By Tokyo in One Perfect Day: Culture, Food & Local Secrets

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2h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Experience the charm of Tokyo’s old town in this 2-hour walking tour through Asakusa. Start at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate, stroll along the lively Nakamise Street, and try delicious local snacks like ningyo-yaki and senbei.

Explore Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most sacred temple, and learn its fascinating 1,300-year-old legend. Feel the peaceful atmosphere as you join locals in offering incense and prayers.

Then, follow your friendly local guide into backstreets to discover secret spots, hidden photo spots, and unique local stories you won’t find in any guidebook. You’ll learn fun cultural tips and even pick up a few useful Japanese phrases!

We end the tour at Don Quijote Asakusa, the perfect place to shop for quirky souvenirs, snacks, and pop-culture goods.

This tour is the perfect blend of tradition, flavor, and fun—ideal for first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike!

Activity location

Nakamise Shopping Street
- 3 36
- 111-0032, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
- 9 18
- 111-0034, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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Time Travel in Tokyo Explore Old Town Asakusa and Local Food

2h
English

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 1,504.87 x 1 AdultP 1,504.87

Total

Until Mon, Nov 24

What's included, what's not

Local guide fee

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Nakamise Shopping Street

1h

Stroll down the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street, where the scent of freshly made rice crackers and sweet red bean snacks fills the air. Try local treats like ningyo-yaki (cute, doll-shaped cakes) and kibi-dango while browsing handmade souvenirs from generations-old shops.

Sensō-ji

45m

Step into the living history of Tokyo at Sensoji, the city’s oldest and most beloved Buddhist temple. As you walk through the grand Kaminarimon Gate, lined with massive lanterns and guardian statues, you’ll feel the atmosphere of old Edo come alive. Stroll down the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street, where the scent of freshly made rice crackers and sweet red bean snacks fills the air. Try local treats like ningyo-yaki (cute, doll-shaped cakes) and kibi-dango while browsing handmade souvenirs from generations-old shops.

Don Quijote Asakusa

15m

Wrap up your Asakusa adventure with a visit to Don Quijote, Japan’s most iconic discount store—a chaotic, colorful, and wildly entertaining shopping experience unlike anywhere else in the world.

Location

Activity location

Nakamise Shopping Street
- 3 36
- 111-0032, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
- 9 18
- 111-0034, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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