Tokyo: Senso-ji and surroundings

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About this activity

Enjoy the journey through Tokyo's historic heart with our Senso-ji and Surroundings. This experience invites you to delve into the cultural richness and traditions of Asakusa.

Begin your exploration at Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple and a symbol of resilience and renewal. Witness the grandeur of the Kaminarimon Gate, adorned with a massive lantern, and immerse yourself in the temple's serene ambiance.

Stroll along Nakamise-dori, a bustling street lined with traditional shops offering local snacks and crafts. Explore the vibrant and lively atmosphere of Asakusa, where history and contemporary life coexist harmoniously. Not far from Senso-ji an amazing street unfolds: Kappabashi is lined with stores selling everything related to restaurants, from knives and ceramics to food samples and uniforms.

**Rain, shine, or a bit of both— our walking tours still go on!**

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: InsideOutJapan

Ages: Infants (1–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English or Italian speaking travel story teller

Itinerary

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

15 min

The Tourist Information Office, located in front of Nakamise Street. Reaching the highest floor, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the entire surrounding area.
Senso-ji Temple

one hour

Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple, surrounded by shrines and pagodas rich in history. The temple is preceded by the iconic Kaminarimon (thunder portal) and Nakamise Street, a historic shopping street full of stores where snacks and souvenirs can be purchased.
Hoppy Street

30 min

A street entirely dedicated to Hoppy: historic beer-based drink, mixed with shochu (a distilled spirit) that, during the postwar period, replaced beer in the historic izakaya of the time.
Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)

one hour

A shopping street located between Ueno and Asakusa. It became popular because of dozens of stores specializing in the sale of kitchen tools.