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Asakusa 2-hour History Tour

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£49.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours

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Guided tour

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood
Join a local guide to see popular landmarks in and around the Senso-ji Temple
Gain in-depth insights into the Senso-ji Temple, its shrine, and different gates

What to expect

If you are interested in a folklore of two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Asakusa for that matter, this tour is for you. Enjoy the tour chock-full of interesting stories around development of Asakusa and Tokyo.

Specifically, we will demystify intriguing historical facts including:

1) Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple

2) How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand

3) How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization

4) How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world

What's included

Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)

What's not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Where

1 Chome-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting point:

The meeting place is in front of a Burger King restaurant right next to Exit 4 of Asakusa subway station (G19) on the Ginza line. Please step outside when you reach Exit 4.

What to remember

Know in advance:

This tour will not be held unless the minimum number of participants is met. The tour operator will notify the participants when the tour is cancelled. The notice will be sent at least 24 hours before the tour. In the event of cancellation, participants will receive a full refund

Remember to bring:

Comfortable pair of shoes
Bottle of water

Provider

Arumachi, Inc.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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