Tokyo Asakusa Old Town Walking Tour: Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street
by Traveling Tokyo
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This two-hour walking tour explores Tokyo's Asakusa district, including its old town area. The tour begins with a 20-minute walk through Asakusa’s historic streets and traditional shops, offering a view of the district’s atmosphere. Next, the group visits Kaminarimon Gate, built in 941 AD, which serves as the main entrance to Sensoji Temple and features a large red lantern and guardian statues. The tour continues with a 20-minute walk along Nakamise Shopping Street, where visitors can browse traditional crafts and sample local snacks such as rice crackers and ningyo-yaki cakes. Afterwards, the tour spends about 30 minutes at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple founded in 645 AD, where guests can see the main hall and experience the temple grounds with incense smoke. The route then leads to Asakusa Nishisando, a quieter alley with retro shops and old-fashioned snacks, for 15 minutes. The final stop is Hoppy Street, known for its local bars and grilled foods, where the tour spends 15 minutes observing the area. The tour includes an expert English-speaking guide, admission to Sensoji Temple, and access to Nakamise Shopping Street. Tips for the guide are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Asakusa
Explore the old Tokyo district of Asakusa, known for its historic streets and traditional shops. The area reflects Tokyo's past and cultural character during a 20-minute walk.
20 min
Kaminarimon Gate
Visit Kaminarimon Gate, built in 941 AD, which is the main entrance to Sensoji Temple. It features a large red lantern and statues representing guardian deities that symbolize protection.
15 min
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Walk down Nakamise Street for 20 minutes, a lively shopping lane with traditional souvenirs, local crafts, and snacks like rice crackers and ningyo-yaki cakes, reflecting Edo-era Tokyo.
20 min
Senso-ji Temple
Spend about 30 minutes at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple founded in 645 AD. See the main hall, walk through incense-filled air, and observe the temple’s cultural and religious elements.
30 min
Asakusa Nishisando
Visit Asakusa Nishisando alley for 15 minutes, a quieter retro-style street with shops and snacks from the Showa era, offering a different view of local life.
15 min
Hoppy Street
End the tour with 15 minutes on Hoppy Street, known for its local izakayas, grilled skewers, and the Hoppy drink, reflecting the post-war Tokyo nightlife scene.
15 min
Meeting point
The meeting place is in front of Starbucks located close from Asakusa station. The guide will be standing in front of the starbucks.
End point
The meeting place is in front of Starbucks located close from Asakusa station. The guide will be standing in front of the starbucks.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tokyo Asakusa Old Town Walking Tour: Sensoji Temple & Nakamise Street
by Traveling Tokyo
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥4,500Overview
This two-hour walking tour explores Tokyo's Asakusa district, including its old town area. The tour begins with a 20-minute walk through Asakusa’s historic streets and traditional shops, offering a view of the district’s atmosphere. Next, the group visits Kaminarimon Gate, built in 941 AD, which serves as the main entrance to Sensoji Temple and features a large red lantern and guardian statues. The tour continues with a 20-minute walk along Nakamise Shopping Street, where visitors can browse traditional crafts and sample local snacks such as rice crackers and ningyo-yaki cakes. Afterwards, the tour spends about 30 minutes at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple founded in 645 AD, where guests can see the main hall and experience the temple grounds with incense smoke. The route then leads to Asakusa Nishisando, a quieter alley with retro shops and old-fashioned snacks, for 15 minutes. The final stop is Hoppy Street, known for its local bars and grilled foods, where the tour spends 15 minutes observing the area. The tour includes an expert English-speaking guide, admission to Sensoji Temple, and access to Nakamise Shopping Street. Tips for the guide are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Asakusa
Explore the old Tokyo district of Asakusa, known for its historic streets and traditional shops. The area reflects Tokyo's past and cultural character during a 20-minute walk.
20 min
Kaminarimon Gate
Visit Kaminarimon Gate, built in 941 AD, which is the main entrance to Sensoji Temple. It features a large red lantern and statues representing guardian deities that symbolize protection.
15 min
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Walk down Nakamise Street for 20 minutes, a lively shopping lane with traditional souvenirs, local crafts, and snacks like rice crackers and ningyo-yaki cakes, reflecting Edo-era Tokyo.
20 min
Senso-ji Temple
Spend about 30 minutes at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple founded in 645 AD. See the main hall, walk through incense-filled air, and observe the temple’s cultural and religious elements.
30 min
Asakusa Nishisando
Visit Asakusa Nishisando alley for 15 minutes, a quieter retro-style street with shops and snacks from the Showa era, offering a different view of local life.
15 min
Hoppy Street
End the tour with 15 minutes on Hoppy Street, known for its local izakayas, grilled skewers, and the Hoppy drink, reflecting the post-war Tokyo nightlife scene.
15 min
Meeting point
The meeting place is in front of Starbucks located close from Asakusa station. The guide will be standing in front of the starbucks.
End point
The meeting place is in front of Starbucks located close from Asakusa station. The guide will be standing in front of the starbucks.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.