What to do and see in Asakusa, Kanto: The Best City Tours

July 11, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best top things to do in Asakusa, Japan including Guided tour of Asakusa, Tokyo City Tour: Private Chauffeur Guide with Chartered Car, Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration, Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group, Discover the best kept secrets in Asakusa! - Private Tour, 1 Day Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Car/Van with “English Speaking Driver”, Asakusa Highlights Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide, For BUSINESS TRAVELER - Business+Leisure with JPY⇄ENG INTERPRETER Service , Tokyo Private Chauffeur Driving Sightseeing Tour - English Speaking Driver, Tokyo Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide.
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1. Guided tour of Asakusa

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, 2-chōme-18-9 Kaminarimon, 台東区 Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan My Visit Experience
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Walk along Nakamise Street with his street food stands and artisanal shops and get a real feel of a quaint old-world Tokyo atmosphere. Our local guide will take you up to the top floor of the tourism office, this impressive building, designed by the architect Kengo Kuma. You will enjoy a breathtaking view of Asakusa, overlooking Nakamise Street. Then your guide will take you directly to the oldest temple of the Japanese capital: the Senso-Ji Temple. After a visit to the temple and a story recounting its fascinating history, you will go for a walk in this mythical district, alongside its traditional shops and its special atmosphere. You will live the discovery of a part of Tokyo in its most beautiful and pure tradition.

Inclusions: Guided Tour of 1h30., Entry to the sanctuary is free. , Local guide or licensed guide.

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2. Tokyo City Tour: Private Chauffeur Guide with Chartered Car

Tokyo Star Agency
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If you see salary-men (men in their suits) coming out from the skyscrapers, heading to have a couple of beers in local izakaya (Japanese bar restaurant) after-hours, you might feel like Deja Vu, which is very similar to the ones you've seen in the movie "Blade Runner". You are in for a local experience - a day to explore the diversity of Tokyo, from high tech to tradition, the contrast of the futuristic aspect to old school life all on this private car service with your private licensed guide. Please select the places you would like to visit or ask your guide to give you recommendation.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person, DVD player in minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Admission to facilities

Reviewed By Tigerland83

We had a wonderful day with Takashi as our guide. We visited Arakura Sengen Park and Shrine, 4th Station, Wind and Ice Caves, Mt Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Oishi Park. We were very lucky and got to see Mt. Fuji all day. Takashi was very knowledgeable about all sites and the history of Japan and we would highly recommend this tour.

3. Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration

Asakusa Sta., 1-chōme-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Shitamachi t Pro
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Get the most out of Asakusa on a deep yet relaxed 3.5-hour walking tour of this historic township at the heart of Tokyo. See the 1400-year-old Sensoji temple and learn its secrets from your knowledgeable and hospitable guide. Participate in charming rituals as you explore the expansive temple grounds, including the iconic Kaminarimon gate with its giant red lantern, and the bustling market street of Nakamise-dori. Finally, discover the colorful Rokku district to the temple's west. Your experience also includes Japanese sweet snacks. Feel free to try your luck with a fortune-telling paper from Sensoji temple. Our tours are limited to 8 guests to ensure a personalized experience so you can be you: curious, spontaneous, and always hungry for more! Our guides bring you the best of both worlds in tourism: local knowledge, genuine friendliness only natives can bring, and an expertise earned through additional training on top of their official national tour guide certification.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Selection of Japanese sweet snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumpling, rice cracker, sweet puffed rice)., Snacks, Gratuities (Guides will not accept them)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, except those specified

Reviewed By myriamm368

I was very interested and happy to discover Sumo culture, which is a part of Japanesd history. The guide Yoko was perfect during this tour! She is lovely and she speaks English well!

4. Discover Japan Tour: 15-day Small Group

Tokyo, Japan Japan and More
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See the real Japan and experience its culture beyond the typical tourist sites. You'll walk through busy streets, ride the bullet train, and enjoy local foods. Each tour is customized to fit the preferences of the group.

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Reviewed By 559janies

My 2 friends and I went on the beginners Spring Tour 2019 for our first trip to Japan. We loved it and can't wait to go back! Becky and Shawn are awesome. They were so down to earth, helpful and very knowledgeable. I also really liked that the tour group is small. It allows you to get to know your fellow group members and ensures personal attention from your guides. We saw so many large tour groups at tour sites and they looked a little chaotic, it made me happy we chose a small group. The accommodations were always clean and comfortable and located perfectly. Food was amazing!!! If you are willing to try new things you can have an amazing gourmet experience. The events and locations that Becky and Shawn chose were top notch and we got to experience all different modes of transportation while there.

5. Discover the best kept secrets in Asakusa! - Private Tour

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, 2-chōme-18-9 Kaminarimon, 台東区 Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan Attractive JAPAN
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【OUTLINE】 Join a small private tour in Asakusa which one of Tokyo's popular tourist spots, famous for its wooden temples and rows of shopping arcades. Unfold the hidden stories and learn about the history of Asakusa with an experienced tour guide which you might not find in the guidebooks. If necessary, the tour content can be customized upon request. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 An experienced local guide who will show you around the hidden spots in Asakusa Learn about Asakusa's history that cannot be learned from a guidebook A small-group private tour Customized tour content upon request

Inclusions: Tour guide fee in Japanese

Exclusions: Transportation fee to the meeting point, personal expenses (ex: food, drinks, shopping), English guide (optional)

Reviewed By liangyuc1911

it was an amazing experience!! with the glass bottles i could use it was so fun and and simple!!!!!!!

6. 1 Day Private Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Car/Van with “English Speaking Driver”

Ohayo Travel
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-What You Can Expect- Explore traditional Tokyo in a single day without the hassle of public transportation. Relax in a chartered car with private English speaking chauffeur and take the liberty to customize the default itinerary to best fit the needs of your group. Our private chauffeurs are knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and English speaking general guides will help create unforgettable travel experiences in Tokyo. Tokyo has a lot of charms due to a mixture of current and historical cultures with most famous and photographed landmarks such as Meiji Jingu Shrine, Imperial Palace, Asakusa & Sensoji Temple, Skytree, Akihabara, Ueno, Shinjuku, Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue and Tsukiji Market. -Highlights- . Private Chartered Car/Van . Hotel pickup and drop-off provided inside 23 wards Tokyo . English Speaking Driver . Flexible Itinerary

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Parking Fee, Highway Tolls, Modern and Clean Vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By F3672BTkarenw

We booked a day trip in Nikko with Ohayo Travel and highly recommend it. It was really convenient to have a private car and we managed to see many sights as a result. The tour guide/ driver was polite and punctual, and gave us good suggestions at each spot to enhance our experience.

7. Asakusa Highlights Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Kaminarimon Police Box, 1-chōme-3-3番1号 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Japan Guide Agency
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With a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, this short but value-packed trip is a fantastic way of experiencing Asakusa! Our nationally-licensed and English-speaking guide will meet you at Kaminarimon Gate, the outermost gate of Tokyo's oldest temple, Senso-ji. The giant red lantern directly in front of the gate is a symbol of the area and makes for a must-take photo opportunity. Other points of interest include the nearby Asakusa Shrine, one of only two buildings in the area to survive WWII and designated as an Important Cultural Property. Learn about Japan's history and culture up close! Your expert guide will introduce you to the background of Japan that most tourists do not get to see during this short but value-packed trip, ideal for time-conscious travelers. Note*1: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Licensed Local Guide

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Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

8. For BUSINESS TRAVELER - Business+Leisure with JPY⇄ENG INTERPRETER Service

Tokyo Station, 1 Chome-9 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan Tokyo Bleisure Trip
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This tour is Bleisure(Business + Leisure) service for a Business traveler who has a business meeting with Japanese and need an help for Japanese⇆English interpretation. It is possible to decide how to divide 7 hours into business & leisure. The business schedule can be changed suddenly but we can be flexible to shift the schedule and utilize free time to enjoy walking around Tokyo for food & drink, shopping and cultural activity. And to hire a proper level of business interpreter in Tokyo, it will cost more than US $700. Our leisure tour gives you very reasonable price to support your business. This is a walking tour and we use metro(subway) for the transportation. You buy Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket (600 yen/ person). Using this ticket, we can visit anywhere in Tokyo as much as possible. If you would like to visit the place where Tokyo metro does not reach, you may need to purchase other tickets. If you would like to use taxi, it is possible but it will be on your account.

Inclusions: Guide Fee for private group, Business Interpretation Service between Japanese⇆English, Customize an itinerary & meeting point, Private tour only for one group (max.6 persons) per reservation

Exclusions: Any food & drink fee both for guests and guide, Any transportation fee both for guests and guide, Any entrance or admission fee both for guests and guide, Airport pick up service (Option), Translation of Business Presentation from English to Japanese (Option), Confirming an appointment with Japanese companies (Option), Business lecture about Japanese business practice (Option)

Reviewed By nandinirishi

We chose Tokyo Bleisure Trip for a private tour of the live tuna auction at Toyosu Market followed by a food walk of the old Tsukiji Market. Takashi was a warm, friendly and informative guide. From timely prior communication to sharing restaurant/sightseeing recommendations afterwards, it was a pleasure interacting with him from start to finish. Takashi met us at our hotel and we promptly started our tour at 5 AM. We first headed to the new wholesale fish market, Toyosu Market, and viewed the auction from the upper observation deck. Takashi patiently explained the entire process and shared some interesting facts and figures about the auction. Being Christmas eve, we were lucky to witness the auction on one of the busiest days of the year, where thousands of tuna were up for sale. This was followed by an omasake sushi breakfast at the famous Daiwa restaurant. We ended the tour with a food walk of the old Tsukiji fish market, where we savoured local street snacks like daifuku, taiyaki, karage and tamogoyaki. Takashi even helped us purchase local spices and Japanese pottery. A great experience overall and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo! Tip: Plan at least one month in advance if you would like to view the auction from the lower observation deck. Make sure to reach on time, or the auction will get over within half an hour on the days with less catch.

9. Tokyo Private Chauffeur Driving Sightseeing Tour - English Speaking Driver

Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 2-chōme−22−19 南部坂アネックス Tokyo Grand Tours
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Enjoy a comprehensive completely private chauffeur driven tour around Tokyo tailored around your schedule, picked up from the comfort of your hotel. You can choose from one of our set itineraries or follow your own customised itinerary. You can pack as many amazing sights into your day as possible such as Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street to the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Take a walk through the beautiful Imperial gardens, enjoy the magnificent views from Tokyo Tower or Skytree, stroll around the futuristic Odaiba and Shibuya crossing areas, or you can take your time and enjoy each and any destination in Tokyo in a schedule that suits you. We also offer other day packages to the Fuji area, Lake Kawaguchi, Hakone and Lake Ashi.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver (Will give all relevant information on each sight while in the car between destinations), Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Pocket Wifi

Exclusions: Walking Guide. (All relevant information on each sight is given while in car between destinations)

Reviewed By MargaretA33

At the end of a month long cruise to China and Japan, we had 1 full day in Tokyo to see as much as possible. Mr Oriol was our guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable, providing information about Tokyo's history, culture and sites to see. The day was quite flexible and at our own pace. There was no expectation that we would hurry through each destination. At some sites Mr Oriol accompanied us, at others he waited patiently for us to finish. He joined us for lunch and guided our choice from the menu. We were delighted with Tokyo Grand Tours and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a chauffeured personal tour of Tokyo. Guy readily communicated with us prior to our arrival in Tokyo and our 'pick-up' was problem free. Mr Oriol was always courteous and enthusiastic. Great value for money.

10. Tokyo Full-Day Private Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide

Japan Guide Agency
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Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital. Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your expepienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Other personal expenses, Private transportation

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

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