Tokyo’s Best Asakusa Private Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
Discover the heart of Tokyo’s traditions in Asakusa with a private car and licensed English-speaking guide. Choose an optional Tokyo Skytree visit or Sumida River Cruise for a modern Tokyo experience.
● Licensed English-speaking guide for authentic insights ● Half-day itinerary covering Senso-ji Temple, Kaminarimon & Nakamise Street ● Optional cultural experiences: kimono, tea ceremony, wagashi, or rickshaw ride ● Optional Tokyo Skytree or Sumida River Cruise
Options
Premium Audi SUV 3 pax
SUV: Maximum 3 participants
Pickup included
What's included in Tokyo’s Best Asakusa Private Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kaminarimon Gate
Kaminarimon means ‘Thunder Gate.’ It is the grand entrance to Senso-ji Temple, built over 1,000 years ago. The huge red lantern in the center weighs about 700 kilograms and is one of Tokyo’s most famous photo spots.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Nakamise Street is a 250-meter shopping street leading to Senso-ji Temple. It has about 90 shops selling souvenirs and traditional Japanese snacks. It’s one of the oldest shopping streets in Tokyo, dating back over 300 years.
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, founded in the year 628. It is dedicated to Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, and attracts over 30 million visitors every year. The temple is famous for its giant red lanterns and beautiful five-story pagoda.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, tolls, and parking fees
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Private guided tour by car
- Photos taken by your guide (on request)
- Gratuities
- Meals
- Tokyo Skytree or Sumida River Cruise tickets
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour does not include entrance to museums or paid exhibits
- Sumida River Cruise may be cancelled due to weather or other conditions. In such cases, your guide will suggest alternative activities.
- If you need a cane or walking aid, please make sure you have someone to assist you
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Kindly be in the lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time.
