Tokyo: A Downtown Tour through Kanda, Ueno, and Asakusa

Tokyo, Japan
Duration3h
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

In this 3-hour walking tour, you'll immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo's downtown. Start by visiting the historic Kanda Myojin Shrine to experience Japan’s traditional spirituality. Then, enjoy the natural beauty of Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond. Wander through the lively Ameyoko Market, where local merchants bustle with energy, and explore Kappabashi Street, renowned for its unique kitchenware shops. Finally, end the tour at Senso-ji Temple, where you’ll encounter the deep history and cultural significance of Tokyo. This tour offers a unique chance to experience the vibrant culture and faith that shaped Tokyo’s old downtown.

What's included

  • Guide fee
  • Omikuji experience at Sensoji Temple
  • Incense stick experience at Sensoji Temple
  • In-tour transportation
  • In-tour food and beverage expenses

What to expect

  1. Kanda Shrine
    20m
    The tour starts at Kanda Myojin. Kanda Myojin has been revered as the guardian deity of Edo Tokyo, and is especially popular among people in the downtown area.
  2. Uenokoen
    15m
    Ueno Park was once the site of a vast precincts by the Shogun's temples. Since the end of feudalism, it has been a place of relaxation for the citizens.
  3. Shinobazu Pond
    15m
    Shinobazunoike Pond is said to have been created by the Shoguns and the priests associated with them. The island in the center of the pond is dedicated to a goddess of water.
  4. Ameyoko Shopping Street
    20m
    The Ameyoko market in front of Ueno Station is said to have developed after people gathered there during the chaotic postwar period. The market has long been a place for the general public to shop, as it has always catered to the general public and not to vendors.
  5. Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
    40m
    A subway ride from Ueno will take you to the Kappabashi shopping district, where Tokyo restaurant owners, including those in the downtown area, come to stock up on goods. Here you will find a wide variety of food and beverage supplies. Unique Japanese souvenirs can be purchased here!
  6. 20m
    Walking from the Kappabashi shopping street, you will soon arrive at the Kaminarimon, a landmark of Sensoji Temple.
  7. 15m
    In front of the gate of Sensoji Temple, there is a shopping street that stretches straight toward the temple. There are numerous stores selling sweets and other items that make the visit to the temple more enjoyable.
  8. Senso-ji Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Senso-ji Temple is an old temple representing Tokyo and has been a center of faith. Even today, when the temple is filled with tourists from Japan and abroad, its religious value has not changed. Here you can offer incense to the Buddha and make a request.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Zuisinmon Gate (Main Gate) of Kanda Myojin. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.

End point

From Sensoji Temple, where the tour ends, it is easy to access various places in Tokyo.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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