From Asakusa: Old Tokyo, Temples, Gardens and Pop Culture
Embark on a captivating walking tour of East Tokyo, where tradition and modernity intertwine seamlessly. Begin your journey in Asakusa, where the historic Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-dori shopping street await, offering a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. Continue to Ueno and Okachimachi, housing museums, cherry blossoms, and the vibrant Ameya-Yokocho market. Akihabara, known as "Electric Town," beckons next with its neon-lit streets, gaming culture, and anime havens.
Finally, immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Koishikawa Korakuen, a traditional Japanese garden that transports you to a serene oasis amidst the urban bustle. This East Tokyo walking tour offers a diverse and captivating experience, seamlessly blending the old and new in one of the world's most dynamic cities.
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Bundled Day and Night Tour
Our day and night tours bundled at a discount! Our night tour includes many dishes and 3 drinks and starts in Tokyo at 6:30PM
What's included in From Asakusa: Old Tokyo, Temples, Gardens and Pop Culture
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Asakusa
We’re not going to let an opportunity to show you Senso-ji slip by. With your knowledgeable guide at your side, you will learn about the history of this very early Buddhist Temple in Japan. You’ll find out why it differs in appearance from most temples in Kyoto, or most anywhere else in Japan for that matter. Asakusa today is much more than just Senso-ji and the shopping street leading up to it. This was also the case a hundred years ago, when Asia’s first subway started operation between Asakusa and Ueno, which is our next stop. The fact that the first subway was built here demonstrates just how central, busy, and valuable the area was once. That is not to say the area has fallen on hard times. But, rather, to point out that the Asakusa/Ueno area once held the prominence that Shinjuku and Shibuya hold in the metropolis today. Hard to imagine, but true.
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji, Tokyo's iconic temple in historic Asakusa, is a captivating journey into Japan's cultural heart. With its majestic Thunder Gate (Kaminarimon), vibrant Nakamise shopping street, and serene temple grounds, it's an unforgettable destination where tradition meets modern allure.
Ueno
From touring Asakusa, we will venture toward Ueno. This area has, for generations, been where street vendors and shops of all stripes sold their wares and their foods. It is probably just as busy an area now as it was centuries ago. Once you get a look at the scene, you’ll know why. This is no highly-manicured, corporate-dominated shopping district. Not at all. Since this is your own private tour of Tokyo, we could also include a visit to the Tokyo National Museum. Their repository is unrivaled across virtually all the arts and, if you are up for it, we are super keen to dive deeper into art and the orbiting culture of the various periods with you.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- All standard costs while on tour (admissions, local train rides)
- Food and Drinks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet in front of Kamiya bar in Asakusa
End Points
- Akihabara Station 1 Chome Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
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Ticket Redemption
You will be notified two days in advance of your tour with your guide's name and contact information. You should please contact your guide directly should any issues arise. Please be aware that for group tours, the tour must start on time and it may not be possible to get in touch with the guide once they have started the tour. If you bundled the day and night tour together, it start's at 6:30 and we will meet at JR Oimachi Station's East Exit. Please be careful not to use other exits.
