Asakusa Walking Tour: Private Geisha & Kaiseki Lunch (4-8 Guests)

Tokyo, Japan
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Led by expert guide Soukan, this 5-hour private tour offers deep access to Japanese tradition.

Deep History: Explore Senso-ji with hidden stories regular tours miss.
Ryotei Experience: Dine at a historic, "members-only" Ryotei. Enjoy authentic Kaiseki in a private room.
Exclusive Geisha: Witness graceful dance and enjoy personal conversation, Q&A, and traditional "Tosenkyo" games during your meal.

Perfect for those seeking intimate "Omotenashi."

Note: Sundays/Holidays feature a more premium, high-end Kaiseki menu. Price reflects this luxury culinary upgrade.

What's included

  • Expert Cultural Guide & Host (Tea Ceremony Name : Soukan Enomoto).
  • Restaurant and geisya arrangements
  • One Drink (Japanese Sake, Beer, or Soft Drink)
  • Private Geisha Dance Performance & Tosenkyo Game
  • Authentic Kaiseki Multi-course Lunch
  • Personal shopping
  • Additional drinks (beyond the first included drink)

What to expect

  1. Kaminarimon Gate
    15m
    10:30 Meet at Kaminarimon Gate

    A journey through history and culture in Asakusa
    We offer a heart-warming journey through Japan's historical areas such as Asakusa.
  2. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
    1h
    10:45 Nakamise Festival
    Walking: 1 hour
    Walk through the vibrant Nakamise shopping street with your expert guide. Discover the history of traditional crafts and local snacks that have welcomed pilgrims for over 400 years.
  3. Senso-ji Temple
    45m
    11:45 – Senso-ji Temple
    Explore Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple. Your guide, Soukan, will explain the spiritual rituals and hidden architectural details of the Main Hall and the Five-Story Pagoda.
  4. Asakusa
    30m
    12:30 – Walk from Senso-ji Temple to Cyaryo Ichimatsu

    Enjoy a short walk from the temple area to the traditional restaurant, preparing for an elegant cultural dining experience.
  5. 2h
    13:00 – Kaiseki Lunch & Geisha Dance at Cyaryo Ichimatsu

    The Highlight: Private Ryotei Experience Enter a world usually closed to first-time visitors. In a private tatami room, enjoy a meticulously prepared Kaiseki lunch. During your meal, a Geisha will perform a traditional dance and share stories of her craft. After lunch, join in "Tosenkyo," an elegant game played by nobles and Geisha for centuries. Your host and the Geisha will ensure a seamless, hospitable experience from arrival to departure.
  6. Asakusa
    30m
    15:00 – Return Walk to Kaminarimon

    15:30 – Tour Ends

    After the dining experience, return to Kaminarimon, where the tour concludes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of the police box at Asakusa Kaminarimon at 10:30.
The guide will hold up a piece of paper with the following text on it so that you will know when it is time.(Contents of the text) "Asakusa and Mukojima Tour by Guide Soukani Enomoto".

End point

Meet in front of the police box at Asakusa Kaminarimon at 10:30.
The guide will hold up a piece of paper with the following text on it so that you will know when it is time.(Contents of the text) "Asakusa and Mukojima Tour by Guide Soukani Enomoto".

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note:We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
  • Important Note:We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 20 years old and above. Valid ID is needed. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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