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[Tokyo] Asakusa: 1400-year History Exploration
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- Overview
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- * Small group tour - up to 8 travelers
- * Headset is used to hear the guide clearly (applicable when the group size is more than 2)
- * Sampling of traditional Japanese sweets is included.
- * Explore Asakusa - heartland of Tokyo and forerunner of Japan's modernization
- What to expect
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If you are interested in a folklore of two fisherman brothers who happened to have become founding fathers of Sesoji-temple 1400 years ago and Tokyo for that matter, this tour is for you. Enjoy the tour chock-full of interesting stories around development of Asakusa and Tokyo. Specifically, we will demystify intriguing historical facts including: * Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple * How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand * How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization * How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world
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