Asakusa: 3.5-hour Big-picture History Walk Discount Tickets

Overview

What if one half-day walk in Asakusa could reveal the bigger story of Japan? This tour goes far beyond sightseeing, using real landmarks to explain not just what you see, but as a gateway to understand Japan’s history, beliefs, and society. With your expert guide, you’ll: 1) Explore Japan’s 300-year isolation and reopening to the world. 2) Understand why Japan chose the Netherlands as its only trading partner when it closed itself. 3) Learn how the 19th-century Japanese art had an impact on the West, especially French impressionists. 4) Discover how Shinto and Buddhism have coexisted for over a millennium, with shared worshippers and a shared influence on everyday life. 5) Compare Japanese and Western symbolism, including dragons. 6) Discover the shared mindsets in Japan and the West a millennium ago. 7) Experience the contrast between the sacred temple and former entertainment districts 8) Explore nostalgic postwar lanes, and streets that evoke Edo-period Japan.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Earphone Guide System to deliver the guide’s voice securely to each participant from distance.

English-speaking guide

Selection of Japanese sweet snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumpling, rice cracker, sweet puffed rice).

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, except those specified

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We accept last-minute bookings until two hours prior to the tour start time.

The maximum group size is 8 people, to ensure proper hospitality

A moderate amount of walking is involved; please choose appropriate footwear

Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

Bottled water is recommended but vending machines are available

If you have special dietary or accessibility requirements, please contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate you

Children younger than 6 may join the tour without charge but will not be entitled to inclusions

Due to the historical focus of the tour, it is recommended for adults, but families are welcome