Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience
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Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience is a 3.8-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $25000 per person. It scores 47 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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- 47 / 100
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- Duration
- 3.8 hours
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- $25000 per person
Explore the rich history of Asakusa, where folklore and tradition intertwine, culminating in a premium sake tasting. Starting with your knowledgeable guide, you'll uncover the stories behind the founding of Sensoji Templ
What you get
- Alcoholic beverages
About this experience
Explore the rich history of Asakusa, where folklore and tradition intertwine, culminating in a premium sake tasting. Starting with your knowledgeable guide, you'll uncover the stories behind the founding of Sensoji Temple, established 1,400 years ago by two fisherman brothers. Learn about the development of Asakusa alongside Tokyo and the cultural impact it has had on Japan's modernization. Later, indulge in a sake tasting experience at a local facility, where you’ll discover the significance of sake in Japanese culture and enjoy a sampling of its diverse varieties. - Discover the fascinating history of Sensoji Temple and Asakusa - Hear captivating stories about the area's folklore and modernization - Enjoy a guided sake tasting experience with a variety of local brews - Perfect for history buffs and those interested in Japanese culture Last but not least, premium sake tasting includes 10 unique varieties from across Japan; 45ml per cup, i.e. 450ml in total.
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and dfop-off
What you'll see and do
Sumida River
Just as Asakusa’s history started by the Sumida river, so do our tours. Across the Azumabashi bridge, we will see Tokyo Sky Tree, Asahi Breweries' headquarters with its world-famous golden flame object.
15 minutes here
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
From Sumida river, we will stroll to Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center. This is not not just a valuable source of sightseeing information, but one of Asakusa’s newest sightseeing attractions. This 8-story building, designed by a world famous Japanese architect, has a very striking structure with the appearance of a stack of separate wooden buildings that seem piled up on top of each other at different angles. From the open terrace Observation Deck on the 8th floor of the Center, we will have a preview of the entire tour course: not just Tokyo Sky Tree and Asahi Flame we have just seen but the landmarks we are going to see including Kaminarimon gate, Nakamise shopping street, Hozomon gate, Sensoji Temple, and more.
15 minutes here
Kaminarimon Gate
Kaminarimon gate ("Thunder Gate") is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji temple. The gate, with its huge red lantern and statues, is popular among tourists. The guide will demystify this giant lantern and its surrounding objects.
15 minutes here
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
This shopping street connects Kaminarimon gate and Sensoji-temple's main gate. The 250 m approach is lined with a number of souvenir shops and food stalls. The guide will show you where to buy souvenirs you are interested in. The other fun part of strolling along it is that you can find freshly made traditional sweets and snacks; some of them are sold only there. You may want to come back later to taste them. Toward the end of this long street, we will see a series of history panels on its side which depicts how Asakusa started and developed around Sensoji-temple.
30 minutes here
Hozomon
The Hōzōmon (Treasure-House Gate) is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji temple (the outer being the Kaminarimon), Tokyo. A two-story gate, the Hōzōmon's second story houses many of the Sensō-ji's treasures. We will see two statues, three lanterns and two large sandals housed in the first story.
15 minutes here
Senso-ji Temple
Between Hozomon gate and Sensoji's main hall, we have a lot to see and do. On the left, we will see Five-storied Pagoda the second highest (53m) pagoda in Japan built in 942. It holds Buddha's ashes on its top floor given by Sri Lankan goverment and buddhist society for goodwill between Sri Lanka and Japan. We will have three major things to observe or do before entering the temple's main hall. First: - You may want to draw omikuji, or paper fortune, to predict your future. Second: - Most Japanese stop at the huge bronze incense burner to bathe their hands and faces in the smoke. This is a ritual to ward off illnesses-before climbing the stairs to offer their prayers. Third: - Water purification fountain which people use to purify themselves before going inside the temple. You will also see a famous sculpture perching on the fountain. We will now proceed to the main hall of the temple which is the climax of the tour. Look forward to what you will see and the guide will recount there!
15 minutes here
Asakusa Shrine
To those familiar with religions,it is unfathomable that Busshist temple and shinto shrine coexist on the same premises and share both their origins and worshipers. In that sense, Asakusa shrine is not just another shinto shrine in Japan. The guide will tell you why and you will found how these two religions are ingrained in life of the ordinary Japanese.
15 minutes here
Wasake Sake Experience
Learn the basics of sake in a lesson led by your sake expert guide, followed by a tasting of up to 10 premium sake labels. Learn about sake’s history, brewing process, and its varieties before sampling a curated selection.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
In front of Burger King Asakusa Azumabashi
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
In front of Burger King Asakusa Azumabashi
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Arumachi
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to Japan's legal drinking age, participants must be 20 years of age or older.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 20+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
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Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience cost?
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Prices start at $25000 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 Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience take?
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Plan for about 3.8 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 Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 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 Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience?
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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 Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 20. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3.8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience?
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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 3.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo Asakusa History Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting Experience 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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