Tokyo: Asakusa Walking Tour, Local Guide & Snacks opt. Vegan
ID: GYG1205624-1850392
Kategorie:
Land: Japan
Dauer:
04:00 Stunden
Beschreibung
Explore Asakusa on a walking tour with a local guide. Discover iconic landmarks, quiet side streets, and local perspectives. Enjoy a relaxed pace and try local snacks & sweets (halal/vegan optional)
Explore historic Asakusa and modern Tokyo at the same time on this relaxed small-group walking tour.
With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll walk through centuries-old temples and streets while learning how Asakusa’s traditions continue to influence Tokyo today. The tour connects past and present, helping you understand not only what you see, but why it still matters in modern Japan.
Along the way, enjoy a short street-food tasting experience, featuring freshly made Japanese sweets. Vegan and other dietary options are available upon request, so guests can join comfortably without stress.
The group is limited to just 8 participants, ensuring a calm pace, clear explanations with headset support, and plenty of time for questions.
Perfect for travelers who want a meaningful cultural experience — not rushed sightseeing — and a deeper look at Tokyo through both its history and everyday life.
Begin at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate, then stroll along Nakamise Street, lined with traditional shops. Stop to admire Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and Asakusa Shrine, a peaceful Shinto sanctuary.
Rather than simply visiting landmarks, the tour focuses on why they matter.
You’ll uncover key historical themes, including:
- Why the Sumida River became the birthplace of Senso-ji Temple
- How the temple and the surrounding town of Asakusa grew side by side over centuries
- How Asakusa emerged as a pioneer of Japan’s modernization, arts, and popular culture
- How traditions born here later influenced global culture, from theater and storytelling to design and entertainmentRather than simply visiting landmarks, the tour focuses on why they matter.
Höhepunkte
- Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Asakusa on a walking tour
- Learn about the significance of Asakusa's landmarks from a local guide
- Stroll through the bustling Nakamise Street and try local snacks and sweetss
- Visit the iconic Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine with your guide
- Enjoy a relaxed pace with frequent stops and an easy-to-moderate walk
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WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN
Vegan and halal-friendly food options available upon request
Tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended
Tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments
IM PREIS INBEGRIFFEN
- Bilingual Japanese-English local guide
- Optional kimono experience
- Visit to Kaminarimon Gate
- Visit to Nakamise Street
- Visit to Senso-ji Temple
- Visit to Asakusa Shrine
- Exploration of quiet backstreets
- Traditional snacks and sweets tasting (opt. vegan)
IM PREIS NICHT INBEGRIFFEN
- Meals
- Transportation from the drop-off point
- Personal expenses
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Stornierungen
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