Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs)
At a glance
Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs) is a 2h guided experience in Asakusa, Japan, operated by Japan Guide Star. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 995 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $12.93 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local Guide.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 995 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Follow a local guide through the iconic Thunder Gate to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. Discover Asakusa’s famous street food and souvenir streets, enjoyed by locals for generations.
Highlights:
・Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple
・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist
・Local street food with tasting
・Pro chef knife shop
・Samurai sword & ninja gear store
What's included
What's included
- Local Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
The tour begins at Kaminarimon, the outer gate of Sensoji Temple. Here, your guide will explain the gate’s real name, its history, and the meaning behind its famous features.
This is where you’ll hear some surprising facts before entering the temple grounds. -
Stop 2 · 20m
Enjoy shopping for Tokyo souvenirs and indulging in street food.
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Stop 3 · 20m
You can draw a fortune, purify your hands with water, enjoy the incense smoke, and offer a traditional prayer.
This temple is known as Tokyo’s oldest and most sacred place of Buddhist worship. -
Stop 4 · 5m
This area features a goshuin (temple seal) desk, a pond with koi fish, and rows of Jizo statues with a well-known story. It’s also known as a popular photo spot.
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Stop 5 · 5m
Stop by a local sweets shop specializing in rich matcha flavors. You can try unique desserts like matcha soft serve, matcha truffles, and other seasonal treats.
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Stop 6
Walk through a local shopping street lined with snack stands, souvenir shops, and traditional storefronts. You’ll find famous melon bread, street food, and small hidden gems along the way.
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Stop 7 · 10m
Observe locals enjoying daytime drinks. Explore shops that evoke the Edo period, such as sword stores and kimono shops, many of which still thrive in Asakusa today.
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Stop 8
Explore a lively street styled after old Edo, with playful storefronts and retro vibes. Look out for unique vending machines, and enjoy street foods like menchi-katsu (fried minced meat cutlets) and skewers.
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Stop 9 · 10m
Finish the tour at a local supermarket where you can browse everyday Japanese groceries and pick up some unique souvenirs.
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Stop 10
If you’re interested, we can also introduce a local knife shop where you may get to see traditional sharpening in action. Japanese knives are world-renowned for their precision and craftsmanship, making them a favorite among chefs.
Meeting point
There will be a guide holding a sign that says "Guide Star".
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Tokyo: Asakusa & Sensoji ー Oldest Temple Walking Tour (2hrs) take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $12.93 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local Guide.
Where does it start?
There will be a guide holding a sign that says "Guide Star".
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 995 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Asakusa.
