What You Will Do
This tour combines both the essence of the Asakusa history tour and the complete version of live music performance of traditional Japanese musical instruments over dinner. First, have a panoramic view of Asakusa from an observation deck in the tourist center building and be briefed on points of interest of Asakusa by the guide.
Walk through the Senso-ji temple and its vicinity with the guide. The tour culminates in the powerful performance by award-winning musicians in the restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet in front of the entrance of Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.
It is located right across from the Kaminarimon (Thunder) Gate.
1 minute walk From Exit 1 of Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line.
2 minute walk from Exit A4 of Toei Asakusa Station on the Asakusa Line.
1
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
15 minutes
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is one of Asakusa’s newest sightseeing attractions. We will go to the open terrace Observation Deck on the top floor of the Center, where you can get a good view of the main part of Kaminarimon, the Thunder Gate, Nakamise shopping street, Sensoji Temple, and much more on one side, and on the other side, another splendid view of Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi Beer Headquarters.
2
Kaminarimon
5 minutes
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) is the entrance to the world of Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine. The world's well-known giant red lantern is hanging under the gate.
3
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
5 minutes
This street leads to Sensoji temple. You may be surprised by its friendly and welcoming atmosphere walking on it if you had imagined solemn and stately religious facilities. The street features not just shops but "history tablets," which recounts Asakusa's history with beautiful pictures.
4
Hozomon
5 minutes
Hozomon ("Treasure-House Gate") is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensoji (the outer being the Kaminarimon). A two-story gate, the Hozomon's second story houses many of the Sensoji's treasures. The first story houses two statues, three lanterns and two large sandals.
5
Senso-ji Temple
5 minutes
It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda,which holds Buddha's ashes given by Sri Lanka goverment and buddhist society for goodwill between Sri Lanka and Japna in its top floor. You can participate in centuries-old rituals at the Temple and the Asakusa Shrine and see what the fates have in store for you with Sensoji’s infamous paper fortunes.
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5-chōme-37-7 Asakusa
2 hours
we will take you to a Japanese restaurant for live performance of traditional musical instruments, shamisen, etc. Since it is a small restaurant with a limited number of seats, the performance is presented just in front of you. The powerful but adroit performance will mesmerize you.
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