Asakusa Sensoji Temple Highlights Walking Tour in Tokyo

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Learn about the history and culture of Asakusa with your guide, visiting famous spots and hidden gems alike.

Take plenty of amazing photos at the hidden local spots you visit!

This small-group tour means you won't miss a thing or have your questions answered.

Explore the area on foot and get up-close views of Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, and more.

You'll get a deeper insight into Asakusa than you would on your own.

This short tour is easy to fit into a busy schedule and is perfect for first-time visitors to Tokyo!

Venture deep into Asakusa and explore the Rokku and Hoppy Street areas, which still retain their post-war atmosphere and energy, to learn about Japan's nightlife culture.

Discover why locals have loved this street for so long through the historical anecdotes shared by your guide.

We promise you the best experience!!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Kaminarimon Gate

Kaminarimon, also known as the "Thunder Gate," is the iconic entrance gate to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. It features statues of the gods of wind and thunder, Fujin and Raijin, on either side. The gate is famous for its large red lantern hanging in the center, making it a popular photo spot for visitors.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

This bustling shopping street leads to Sensoji Temple and is lined with shops selling traditional Japanese snacks, souvenirs, and crafts.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

English speaking local guide

Options

Tokyo: Asakusa Sensoji Temple Historical Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great guide.
Nga N,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yuki is very helpful and enthusiastic showing me around. She gives me a lot of information and recommendations. Highly recommend this to Japan solo travellers. Thank you very much.
Perfect!!
955romainm,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing, thank you Yoshiko ! I really recommend the French to do this tour, we learn a lot during an hour and a half
Great guide
C9327DZmichaelc,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable. Great explanation Very friendly easy to understand. Would highly recommend to any family or group
A wonderful, thorough tour
700kurtv,,Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a lovely tour. Sachi was able to answer all our questions, and was very knowledgeable about the shrine and temple. She was very kind and attentive. At the end she walked us through making a special gift to remember the experience.
Short but sweet interesting and helped us orientate ourselves on Day 1
Basia M,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andy was really friendly and was able to give us some great information on the tour about some of the key places, history and culture of Asakusa. After the tour we wanted to go and look for gifts and items to take home, Andy took us to the specific shopping area and recommended a number of shops.
Asakusa - Great introduction to Japan!
D3770AHivand,,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very friendly and fun tour guide. She spoke English wonderfully and we had some improvised adventures and interesting conversations.
Kayoko is great :)
S5771SBclarah,,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide, Kayoko, was very kind and knew a lot about the history of the shrines and temples in the area. She showed me and my father how to properly pray and get fortunes. We went with her around the shopping districts. She was incredibly informative about the history of the area. We loved her positive attitude, and willingness to flex the tour to things we were interested in. 10/10, we would love to see her again!!
went around the temple and shopping areas
348christienh,,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
sunny was an amazing sweet tour guide hope we can get another tour with her or someone like her! she knew a lot more than we could’ve expected her hoped to know!
Great experience
L5920LLnicholash,,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was wonderful to go through and learn the history of the Asakusa Semsoji Temple. Our tour guide Chi Haru, a.k.a. ‘Sunny’ was a great tour guide and took us through even the shopping districts to point out the best eating spots for lunch dinner and desserts! She was a wealth of knowledge and super helpful on the area. Would highly recommend doing this tour!
Many thanks!
Maps42234669620,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you for the wonderful and informative tour. The guide, Yoshiko san is so accommodating with our questions and even taking our photos. She explained the historical and religious background of the area as well as the meaning and purpose of Japanese souvenirs in the shops. It’s worth it.