Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
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Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide is a 2-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $55 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 59 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
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- $55 per person
Discover traditional Tokyo on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Asakusa with a licensed local guide. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this tour offers a flexible introduction to one of Tokyo’s most historic distri
What you get
About this experience
Discover traditional Tokyo on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Asakusa with a licensed local guide. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this tour offers a flexible introduction to one of Tokyo’s most historic districts. Begin at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center for a panoramic view of the area. Then pass through Kaminarimon, the iconic entrance to Asakusa. Visit Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and learn about Buddhist traditions. You may also stop by Asakusa Shrine, located next to the temple. Explore Denboin Street and experience the retro atmosphere of Hoppy Street. Please note that visiting all sites within 2 hours may be difficult. We ask customers to choose around three preferred spots in advance so we can tailor the tour. This walking tour can be customized with cultural insights, local tips, and hidden gems.
What's included
Included
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Not included
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
What you'll see and do
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
The Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center is a distinctive seven-level building in Asakusa, directly opposite the famous Kaminarimon Gate of Sensoji Temple. The Culture and Tourism Center is designed by famed architect Kengo Kuma and has a free observation deck and cafe on the 7th floor, with great views of Sensoji and Tokyo Skytree. It’s even made our list of top spots for a view of Tokyo. On the ground floor is an information center with English-speaking staff.
20 minutes here
Senso-ji Temple
Sensoji Temple is a place where you can take in that good old Edo atmosphere. It is a must-see spot when visiting Tokyo. Sensoji Temple is popular with both locals and tourists alike as a place where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. With the Kaminarimon and the five-storied pagoda, as well as the busy side streets and specialty shops of Nakamise-dori street, there's so much to see and do. You'll want to keep your camera ready at all times!
40 minutes here
Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa Jinja Shrine, is a shrine of the native Japanese Shinto religion, which is located very close to the famous Buddhist temple of Sensoji. The shrine is much smaller than its grand neighbor, and compared with the bustling crowds at Sensoji, the shrine’s grounds are much more peaceful. However, because of this shrine’s long historical and local significance it is nationally designated as an Important Cultural Property. The shrine buildings are also some of the oldest in Tokyo, and are beautifully decorated. The shrine and the temple are not close neighbors by accident. In fact the history of Asakusa Jinja is closely connected to that of Sensoji Temple. It might seem strange that a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple should have such a close relationship. However, these two religions do not exclude each other’s beliefs and historically they were very closely connected.
20 minutes here
Denboin Street (also called Denboin-dori) is a quaint, old-fashioned shopping street that runs from the west side of Nakamise Street for about 200 meters. Denboin Street is very well preserved, with many traditional shop buildings dating date back a hundred years or more. This is a great location for finding some unique souvenirs while enjoying the atmosphere of old Edo (the old name for Tokyo). Many of the shops here have been in the same family for generations, and sell hand-crafted goods, foods, and accessories that you can only buy in Asakusa. The street is also quite wide which makes it a more relaxing space after visiting the busy and crowded Nakamise.
20 minutes here
Hoppy Street
Hoppy Street is named after the Hoppy drink, a cheap beverage with a similar taste to beer but a very low alcohol content (only around 0.8%). Typically Hoppy is mixed with shochu, a much stronger distilled alcoholic beverage, but Hoppy can also be used as a mixer for other cocktails. In the past, cheap Hoppy mixed with shochu was a popular drink in downtown Asakusa, where the local people couldn’t afford to drink beer. These days beer is also popular here, but Hoppy mixed with shochu is seen as a nostalgic drink and a part of local culture. Hoppy Street, has also been called Nikomi Dori or “Stew Street”, because most of the izakaya here serve nikomi, which is a kind of cheap stew made from beef tendons and vegetables. Each business has their own special variation on this stew, so when bar hopping on Hoppy Street, trying some of the different stews is part of the fun.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
The guide will meet you in front of the front desk on the 1st floor, holding a board with your name written on it.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The guide will meet you in front of the front desk on the 1st floor, holding a board with your name written on it.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Guide Agency
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $55 to $16700
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Asakusa Highlights 2-Hour Walking Tour with Licensed Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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