Free tour
Tokyo: Asakusa History Walking & Local Food Culture
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Guru: Local Guide Stars
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Registered on 23 October 2024
Welcome to Japan! We are a Tokyo-based tour company, and we’re excited to welcome you, ensuring you take away great memories from this incredible country. We hope you’ll discover Japan’s many unique charms and fall in love with everything it has to offer.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Explore Asakusa with a Local Guide— one of Tokyo’s oldest neighborhoods, full of charm, history, and great food.
Visit Senso-ji, the city’s oldest temple, loved for over 1400 years and once protected by samurai.
Right next door is Asakusa Shrine, where Buddhism and Shinto come together in a uniquely Japanese way.
Right next door is Asakusa Shrine, where Buddhism and Shinto come together in a uniquely Japanese way.
Stroll through lively streets, snack like a local (sweet or savory!), and soak up the traditional atmosphere.
We’ll also visit a pro-level knife shop, a fun samurai & ninja goods store, and a chopstick shop perfect for souvenirs.
It’s a fun mix of culture, flavors, and local finds—perfect for curious travelers and first-time visitors alike!
Highlights
- Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple
- Recommend local street food
- Pro chef knife shop
- Samurai sword & ninja gear store
Please note: This tour is conducted in English only. Japanese language support is not available.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Hozomon/宝蔵門
We will meet in front of the Kaminarimon Gate Police Box.
Your guide will be holding a flag with our logo, “Local Guide Stars.”
1
Outside visit
Nakamise Street/仲見世商店街
2
Outside visit
Kaminarimon Koban(Police Box)
We will meet in front of the Police Box.
Our guide will hold the sigh says "Local Guide Stars".
3
Outside visit
浅草寺幼稚園
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 1 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.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
