Tokyo Asakusa District Tour

Explore and see the highlights of Asakusa with this 3.5 hour tour. Asakusa is one of Tokyo's neighbourhoods where you will be able to see a large number of must-see sights. Besides seeing these places, you will also learn about them thanks to the tour guide who will accompany you.

Listening to his explanations will not be a problem because headphones are included so you will be able to hear perfectly. Getting around the city won't be complicated either, as the tour is designed for small groups of about 8 people.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Asakusa is the Nakamise-dori market where there are a large number of small stalls offering all kinds of food. To make sure you don't miss out, this tour includes a t asting of street sweets and snacks. These include melon bread, onigiri (rice ball), rice cracker or sweet puffed rice.

In terms of monuments, the Sensoji Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo and one of the most important. You'll learn a lot more about it as you take a closer look at its imposing red façade.

Two other notable landmarks are the Tokyo Sky Tree, a broadcasting tower that decorates the city's skyline, and the Asahi Flame, a curious sculpture symbolising the Asahi beer brand.