Tsugaru shamisen performance over traditional dinner

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About this activity

Experience an intimate Asakusa evening where old Tokyo, a traditional Japanese dinner, and the powerful sound of live Tsugaru shamisen come together. After a guided walk around Senso-ji Temple, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant while award-winning musicians perform one of Japan’s most dynamic traditional instruments up close.

Tsugaru shamisen is known for its bold, resonant sound, dramatic style, speed, emotion, and improvisational spirit. This is not quiet background music, but a living tradition performed with remarkable energy and skill.

The evening includes Japanese food, a welcome drink, live music, and a chance to interact with the performers after the show. Ideal for travelers seeking more than sightseeing, this tour offers a warm, personal way to experience Japan through history, local atmosphere, food, music, and human connection.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Japanese, English
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Arumachi

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–19 years) · Adults (20–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 40-minute live concert of Japan's traditional musical instruments by award-winning performers.
Included: Dinner + one welcome drink. Drinks in addition to a welcome drink can be ordered separately but are not included in the tour price.

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and dropoff

Itinerary

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

15 min

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is one of Asakusa’s newest sightseeing attractions. We will go to the open terrace Observation Deck on the top floor of the Center, where you can get a good view of the main part of Kaminarimon, the Thunder Gate, Nakamise shopping street, Sensoji Temple, and much more on one side, and on the other side, another splendid view of Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi Beer Headquarters.
Stop 2

5 min

Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) is the entrance to the world of Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine. The world's well-known giant red lantern is hanging under the gate.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

5 min

This street leads to Sensoji temple. You may be surprised by its friendly and welcoming atmosphere walking on it if you had imagined solemn and stately religious facilities. The street features not just shops but "history tablets," which recounts Asakusa's history with beautiful pictures.
Hozomon

5 min

Hozomon ("Treasure-House Gate") is the inner of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensoji (the outer being the Kaminarimon). A two-story gate, the Hozomon's second story houses many of the Sensoji's treasures. The first story houses two statues, three lanterns and two large sandals.
Senso-ji Temple

5 min

It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Adjacent to the temple is a five-story pagoda,which holds Buddha's ashes given by Sri Lanka goverment and buddhist society for goodwill between Sri Lanka and Japna in its top floor. You can participate in centuries-old rituals at the Temple and the Asakusa Shrine and see what the fates have in store for you with Sensoji’s infamous paper fortunes.
Stop 6

2 hours

we will take you to a Japanese restaurant for live performance of traditional musical instruments, shamisen, etc. Since it is a small restaurant with a limited number of seats, the performance is presented just in front of you. The powerful but adroit performance will mesmerize you.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the entrance of Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.

It is located right across from the Kaminarimon (Thunder) Gate.

1 minute walk From Exit 1 of Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line.

2 minute walk from Exit A4 of Toei Asakusa Station on the Asakusa Line.

End point

The tour will end at the restaurant where we will watch the live music performance over dinner.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.