[Tokyo] Tokyo Asakusa Sumida River Walk Half-Day Backstreets Exploration
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This tour is -to discover another side of Asakusa -supervised by the professors from Hosei University -guided by professionals -operated by a trusted public organization Go beyond the crowds of Kaminarimon and Nakamise Street to uncover Asakusa’s hidden stories. Centered around Senso-ji Temple, this lively district has been Tokyo’s entertainment and cultural hub since the Edo period. Follow your expert English-speaking guide through quiet backstreets, riverside shrines, and the historic Mukojima area — once home to geisha culture along the Sumida River. Compare Edo-period ukiyo-e prints with today’s scenery for a fascinating “time-travel” experience. Discover how Asakusa’s spirit of tradition still flows beneath its modern energy, revealing the heart of Tokyo’s “Old meets New” story.