Tokyo · ASAKUSA TOURS
Senso-ji, Nakamise and the riverside work best in a planned loop. These 15 tours run it well, from rickshaw rides to food walks; times and prices below.
Asakusa-Kaguwa blends Japanese dance, drama, costumes, lights, and modern music in an intimate two-hour Tokyo cabaret night.
“The show was amazing! We went there with my mother and were delighted. Dancers are really kind and talented, outfits and lights are great, the mood is good and the show features many aspects of japanese cultures which were great to see! Thank you so much!”
Review of Tokyo’s 10-hour bus tour to Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree, Imperial Palace, matcha tasting, lunch, and bay cruise.
“Excellent tour, Yuta our guide was great ! very knowledgeable and helpful. highly recommend”
Make maki and nigiri sushi with English-speaking instructors in historic Asakusa, learn sushi history, and enjoy your handmade meal.
“My family really enjoyed the experience here with amazing staff! Thank you so much.”
Explore Asakusa, Sensōji Temple, Nakamise Street, and local food lanes on a friendly two-hour Tokyo walking tour for $22.
“Augustina was a fantastic guide and was definitely the highlight of the tour! She was so knowledgeable and really engaged with us. Loved seeing both the Buddhist and Shinto shrines - I really felt like I walked away having learnt something new.”
Ride through Asakusa by rickshaw, visiting shrines, Edo-era streets, Sumida River views, and Tokyo Skytree photo spots with a local guide.
“Our rickshaw driver Kazumasu-san took us around the Asakusa area. We saw the former cinema and temple on a hill. He showed us the scene from Demon Slayer (anime) which was really exciting for my twelve year old.”
See Tokyo’s essential sights in one day, from Meiji Shrine and Senso-ji to Odaiba and the 350-meter SKYTREE®, with lunch and bus transport.
“This was an amazing tour we met such nice people!! The is a definitely a must do tour. The tour was educational and interesting we definitely enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone.”
Drive a guided go-kart through Asakusa, Akihabara, Skytree, Ryogoku, and Nihonbashi in costume, with photos included.
“Driving the streets of Tokyo in go karts dressed in Pokémon onesies…need I say more? It was absolutely fantastic and worth the fuss of getting an international driving permit.”
Drive a street-legal go-kart past Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, and Akihabara with costumes, photos, and an English-speaking guide.
“Amazing and absolutely worth it every penny we will try next Shibuya. SHO amazing guide and everything was perfect.”
Make traditional matcha in Asakusa, learn its story through a quiz, and enjoy mochi sweets with friendly English-speaking hosts.
“We had such a lovely time! Hayato san was a wonderful host and made us feel right at ease. Hayato san brought us through the history of matcha, how to prepare, and the etiquette of tea ceremonies. He then demonstrated how to prepare matcha, we followed, and then had such a lovely meal! Our matcha came out so well and the sweets paired with our matcha were so tasty! If you are interested in making matcha I definitely recommend this experience. Thank you for having us!”
Explore Asakusa, Senso-ji, Nakamise Street, and local traditions on a small-group Tokyo walking tour priced at $14.
“The tour was great and Aska was a knowledgeable and fun tour guide!”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.
