Tokyo Asakusa Walking Tour - Senso-ji & Back Streets

Pass through Kaminarimon
and learn the history and customs of Senso-ji

Meet your guide in front of the SMBC bank in Asakusa and head to Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple. As you pass through Kaminarimon with its giant red lantern, hear about the temple's history of over 1,300 years, its founding legend, and the meaning of the lantern and guardian statues.

Walking around the temple grounds, learn about Buddhist rituals such as how to purify yourself before entering sacred spaces, how to pray, and the meaning behind incense and fortune slips (omikuji).

Discover the relationship between Buddhism and Shinto at Asakusa Shrine

Visit Asakusa Shrine, right next to Senso-ji. Your guide explains in simple terms how Buddhism and Shinto, Japan's two main religions, have coexisted for centuries. You will also learn about concepts such as kami (gods), rituals and festivals, and how religion is naturally part of daily life in Japan.

Stroll Nakamise, Denboin and Hoppy streets

Nakamise Street, one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, is lined with traditional stalls selling local snacks, sweets and souvenirs. Get recommendations for snacks you must try and long-loved shops.

Next, browse artisan shops and traditional crafts on quiet Denboin Street, which keeps the atmosphere of old Edo, and see the everyday side of Tokyo on retro Hoppy Street, known for its casual izakaya.

See Tokyo Skytree from a hidden viewpoint

At the end of the tour, move to a viewpoint chosen by your guide to see Tokyo Skytree rising above the old streets. Take photos of the scene where tradition and modernity stand side by side as the tour comes to a close.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.