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[Tokyo] Asakusa: 1400-year history exploration
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Overview
  • 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-ful of interesting stories around development of Asakusa and Tokyo.
  • Specifically, we will demystify intriguing historical facts including:
  • 1) Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple
  • 2) How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand
  • 3) How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization
  • 4) How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world
  • Other important features of the tour are:
  • 1) Use of headsets to hear the guide clearly even from a distance; applicable to a group of 3 or more.
  • 2) Tasting Japanese sweet snacks just made in the back the shops.
  • 3) Each group is limited to 8 participants.
What to expect

Just as Asakusa’s history started by the Sumida river, so do our tours. Across the Azumabashi bridge, we will see Tokyo Sky Tree, Asahi Breweries' headquarters with its world-famous golden flame object.

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