Free cancellation and booking

(With Local! ) Asakusa Free Walking Tour with Shin

Discover Asakusa with a Local Guide – Fun, History & Quizzes!

Are you visiting Japan for the first time? Curious about Japanese culture, food, and history? Want to explore Asakusa with a friendly local? Then this tour is for you!

I’m Shinji, a Japanese traveler who has visited 50 countries and worked in five. After living in Asakusa for three years and working in a local hostel, I know exactly what travelers want to discover!

What to Expect:

✅ A relaxed yet engaging walking tour (around 2 hours).

✅ Fascinating stories about Asakusa’s history, Japanese religion, and food culture.

✅ Fun quizzes to test your knowledge and make learning enjoyable.

✅ A local perspective—comparing Japan with other cultures.

✅ Exclusive travel tips at the end, including a special PDF, Social media recommendations!

Join my tour and make your Asakusa experience unforgettable!

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Guide: Shinji

Tours since 2024

I’ve traveled 50 countries. Love traveling, football (soccer), history Like to meet new people. Living in Asakusa for 3 yers. Started Tour guide since 2024. My English level: Enough level. Example: I’ve been said from guests for 1 year that ‘’You speak good English’’.

4.89

45 reviews

Professionalism

4.89

Fun

4.75

Communication

4.82

Quality

4.87

Route

4.78

4.89

45 reviews

Professionalism

4.89

Fun

4.75

Communication

4.82

Quality

4.87

Route

4.78

5 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:PQ5W+HM, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan📍 Meeting Point We will meet next to Komagatado Hall in Asakusa. 📍 Location code: PQ5W+HM Taito City, Tokyo, Japan (You can search this code on Google Maps for easy navigation.) 🔍 How to Recognize Me I will be standing next to Komagatado Hall, holding a flag so you can easily spot me! If you have any trouble finding me, feel free to message me.Open in Google Maps →

KaminarimonHere I will explain about the history of Kaminarimon. Walk through the Nakamise Street. It will be packed, Don’t loose me please. I keep holding the flags!

SensōjiExplain how to pray at temple. Preparation, purify, coins, manner. We won’t go inside and pray during the tour. Please come back and pray there after the tour.

Asakusa ShrineExplain how to pray at shrine. Preparation, purify, coins, manner. We won’t go inside and pray during the tour. Please come back and pray there after the tour.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.