Get to know the secret of Asakusa! Shrine and Temple Tour
Description
There are many temples and shrines with a long history and interesting characteristics in Asakusa where the common culture of Edo flourished. It was believed that since the seven disasters would be eliminated by visiting shrines where the seven gods enshrined, and visitors would receive seven happiness. Even in Japan today, visiting temples and shrines is a secret boom. At each shrine, you can get a red stamp as a sign of worship, so you can enjoy collecting red stamps. This attractiveness has become popular and is attracting the attention of young people. In this tour, you will go around Asakusa and visit seven shrines. You can see not only the Sensoji but also the quiet and calm city!
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Matsuchiyama Shoden: This is a temple famous for health, good relations, and marital relations, and represents the prosperous business. Of the seven deities of good fortune, "Bishamonten", the god that gives good fortune and courage, is enshrined.
Imado Shrine: This shrine is famous as the birthplace of Maneki Neko, and there are Maneki Neko everywhere! It is a shrine where many female worshipers have the luck of marriage. Among the seven deities of good fortune, the deity of good luck, property and health, "Fukurokuju" is enshrined.
Hashibafudo-son: A small, simple temple where you can feel the beauty of the architectural style of the Edo period. Among the seven deities of good fortune, "Hotei-son", the deity of good fortune and good luck, is enshrined.
Ishihama Saryo Raku: This is a restaurant located within the grounds of Ishihama Shrine. The restaurant has an open space with a wide variety of menu items, including sweets such as tempura bowl, soba, and dango. You can also enjoy tofu dengaku, which was a specialty of the precinct teahouse that was depicted in ukiyo-e prints during the Edo period.
Yoshiwara Shrine: This is the only female god of the seven deities, that enshrines "Benzaiten". It is said to fulfill various wishes of women and is said to have particularly the luck for art and marriage.
Otori Shrine: This is a shrine with a gorgeous and large rake, which is famous for holding the "Rooster Market" where the lucky rakes are sold. The symbol is the mask used in Japanese Noh, "Okame-san". Let's stroke the giant turtle! Among the seven deities of good fortune, the God of good health and longevity, the "Jurojin," is enshrined.
Asakusa Shrine: Asakusa Shrine, which has a deep relationship with the famous sightseeing spot "Sensoji Temple", is dedicated to "Ebisu," which is one of the seven lucky deities of good fortune and good luck. This is the shrine that holds the three major festivals in Tokyo.
Sensoji Temple: It is the oldest temple in Tokyo with a large red lantern that is a symbol of Asakusa. The beautiful vermillion landscape is spectacular and has become a famous tourist spot that most tourists visit here. On Nakamise-Dori, which leads to the main shrine, many souvenirs unique to Japan are on sale! Among the seven deities of good fortune, Daikokuten is enshrined at Sensoji Temple.
Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street: Let's walk the Nakamise Shopping Street, which is the busiest area in Asakusa. We will guide you through the recommended shops where you can buy souvenirs and eat famous local foods. Don't forget to take a photo near the Kaminarimon gate as well!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
- On Wednesday, "Ishihama Saryo Raku" is closed, so we will show you an alternative spot.
Reviews(8)
We met Nanako at Asasuka Station and she was very pleasant and helpful. She advised us to buy whatever beverages or snacks we may need for the tour and then outlined the itinerary for visiting the shrines and temples. Before setting off, she advised that we have lunch at the mall area near the last shrine. We visited the shrines and at the first one, she suggested that we buy a card that could be stamped at each location and that would be our souvenir of the trip, which is great! At one point, she suggested that we take a taxi to the last area because of the rain and the buses do not operate that regularly. Upon exiting the taxi, she paid the full amount without asking for any money, which I did not expect. After reaching the final area, Nanako asked us what we would like to eat and we decided on Ramen and she took us to this lovely restaurant where the food was delicious! In general, Nanako went above and beyond in her customer service and treated us so well we were very impressed with her and would now consider her a friend.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Nanako! We're thrilled to hear that she provided such excellent service and made your tour memorable. It's great to know that she went above and beyond in assisting you throughout the day, from offering helpful advice to treating you to a delicious meal. We appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass them along to Nanako. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future!
The variety of places we got to see was fantastic, how our guide Harada Taketsugu personalised our tour and was very knowledgeable on the shrines and temples/ surrounding areas. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on the tour with Mr.Harada and that he was able to provide you with a personalized and knowledgeable experience. We take pride in providing excellent service and it is fantastic to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour in the future!
Kazumi was our guide for our tour. She led us to some wonderful spots for the best views of Tokyo Tower and even helped us with taking some lovely photos of us! She did well with giving us history about the locations we visited and was very flexible with adjusting the tour route to our requests.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Kazumi provided a great tour experience, taking you to some wonderful spots and providing interesting historical information. We're also glad to hear that she was flexible and accommodating to your requests. It's great to know that she even helped you take some lovely photos! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back in the future for another enjoyable tour.
Kazumi was extremely helpful showing us around the Asakusa area! Super informative and she takes greats photos
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Kazumi provided a helpful and informative tour of Asakusa. It's great to know that she also helped you take some great photos! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon for another enjoyable tour.
Went on a well-paced tour with Nobu-San. The walk began at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate, which was an impressive sight to behold and we were explained the history, and the significance of the gate to the shrine. After which, we proceeded down Nakamise Street, which is now bustling again (the entire street closed down during covid times) with traditional Japanese shops selling souvenirs, snacks, and local delicacies. We also had the opportunity to eat the famous waffle ice-cream. Just before entering the main hall of Asakusa Shrine, we learned about the etiquette of entering the shrine, the meaning of each action, and the religion. As we didn’t stop for lunch, we had the time to visit Kappabashi, the famous kitchen street in Tokyo. It’s right next to Asakusa and is just a 15 mins walk away. Self restraint is tough here. I wanted to buy everything here. 🤣🤣 Overall, the morning tour of Asakusa Shrine was a fantastic way to learn about a part of the history and culture of Tokyo.
Thank you very much for your review! At otomo, we strive to give our customers the best experiences possible, and we are glad to hear that you had a good time on our Asakusa tour, and found it a fantastic way to learn about a part of the history and culture of Tokyo! We are also happy to hear that your guide, Nobu-san, paced the tour well, and he explained the history and significance of many things in Asakusa to you! We will be sure to pass your comments to Mr. Nobu to let him know that you appreciated his services and hospitality. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again!
The guide was wonderful very friendly and knowledgeable Quite a lot of walking but well worth it Lunch in a local restaurant was also great
Thank you very much for your review! At otomo, we strive to give our customers the best experiences possible, and we are glad to hear that you had a great time on our Asakusa shrine and temple tour! We are also happy to hear that your guide was very knowledgeable, and that you had a great lunch in a local restaurant! If you could kindly edit your review to include your guide's name, we will be sure to pass your comments to them to let them know that you appreciated their friendliness, services, and vast knowledge. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again!
We had an awesome experience on our visit to the Shrines and Temples of Asakusa visiting the 7 deities for good fortune. Our tour guide ( Tom Harada) was very knowledgeable, kind, and patient taking care of our needs. We likewise had a great lunch with a taste of authentic home cooked Japanese foods in a " hole in the wall" eatery. Witnessed the chanting and ceremony at the Senso-ji temple / Daikokuten for blessings in business/ agriculture followed by a stroll on Nakamise-dori street( a shopping paradise for souvenirs ) plus a unique way to taste different foods.
Thank you very much for your review! At otomo, we strive to give our customers the best experiences possible, and we are glad to hear that the both of you had a great time on your Asakusa shrine and temple tour, visiting the seven deities for good for tune and witnessing ceremonies at Sensoji Temple! We are also happy to hear that you found your guide, Mr. Tom, knowledgeable, kind and patient, and that he made sure your needs were attended to, and even ensured you had a great home-styled Japanese lunch in a small eatery! We will be sure to pass your comments to Mr. Tom to let him know that you appreciated his kindness, patience, hospitality, and vast knowledge. Thank you once again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again!
Our tour guide for the day was Eric. He took us on the tour of the 7 Temples & Shrines. He was extremely knowledgeable and had lots of wonderful little nuggets of information about each site. He was well spoken and conversed easily with us in English. I appreciate the fact that he took us to some cafe’s and shops not on the tour but which he thought we might find of interest. I would highly recommend this tour and Eric as your guide
Hi, Thank you so much for the comment. We are really happy to hear that you have spent such an amazing time with your tour guide, Eric. He is one of the our best and well-prepared tour guides. If you could know and learn about the area with the story behind, it should be such a great experience! Again, thank you so much for choosing us. Best,
