Asakusa
Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa is a neighborhood in Taitō-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Creators show it as a historic district centered on Sensō-ji Temple, with rickshaws, lantern-lit streets, and Nakamise shopping street leading up to the main hall. Creators also show a hands-on sushi-making class and a dog cafe in Asakusa.
- Type
- gay village, neighborhood
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Within
- Taitō-ku
- In videos
- 2 on Travelnetic
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What creators show here
The vloggers participate in an interactive $94 sushi making class in Asakusa led by enthusiastic local instructors. They learn step-by-step techniques for crafting authentic nigiri and maki rolls using fresh salmon, tuna, tobiko, and seasoned sushi rice before enjoying their creations as a full meal.
Inside a clean, wood-paneled pet cafe, visitors sit on cushioned benches interacting with friendly small dogs wearing pet clothing. Staff members facilitate gentle play and photo sessions between guests and Pomeranians, Dachshunds, and Yorkshire Terriers.
Asakusa is introduced as a historic neighborhood blending traditional Japanese charm with modern touches, centered around Sensō-ji Temple. The scene captures rickshaws, lantern-lit streets, and Nakamise shopping street leading up to the historic main hall.
Tours and experiences at Asakusa
- Asakusa and Sensoji Guided Tour in Tokyo 90minfrom $21.32 per person · 5.0★ (11 reviews)
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 min
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - [ Meetup ] In front of "Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center" 10 minutes before departure time.
- Languages
- English (guide), Japanese (guide)
- Includes
- English speaking local guide
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Asakusa Tokyo 2 Hours Private Tour with Local Expert Guidefrom $42 per person · 5.0★ (11 reviews)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - Your guide will be waiting in front of the 7-Eleven 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- Languages
- French (guide), Spanish (guide), English (guide)
- Includes
- Photo opportunities throughout; A Professional Local Guide
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Format
- Private tour
- Sushi Making Tokyo with Traditional Rickshaw Ride Tour in Asakusafrom $155.09 per person · 5.0★ (12 reviews)
- Duration
- 3 hours 30 min
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - 3 minute walk from Asakusa Station
- Languages
- English (guide)
- Includes
- Ingredients of cooking class and meal; English speaking instructor
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- One Day Tokyo Group Tour: Asakusa, Harajuku, Shibuya and morefrom $90.47 per person · 5.0★ (33 reviews)
- Tokyo: Old Town Asakusa Guided Tour -Senso-ji Temple Visitfrom $42.65 per person · 5.0★ (16 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Asakusa?
Asakusa is in Tokyo, Japan. It is a gay village.
How long do tours of Asakusa take?
The 3 tours with details shown on this page run from 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Asakusa cost?
Experiences that include Asakusa on Viator start from about $21.32 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Asakusa worth it?
Viator lists 5 experiences that include Asakusa. The top-rated shown here, "One Day Tokyo Group Tour: Asakusa, Harajuku, Shibuya and more", has 5.0 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
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