Asakusa Trip Overview
After a 3.5-hour history tour, your local expert certified guide will provide you with an in-depth explanation of geisha including the history of geisha art, their training, and of course, proper etiquette to enjoy their exquisite company! Once you arrive, your geisha for the evening will be waiting for you in their splendid kimono; relax as they expertly pour your sake and let yourself be enthralled by their refined dancing. Your senses will instantly be delighted as you savor authentic and seasonal kaiseki cuisine to the sounds of traditional music. Later, you’ll have the unique opportunity to enjoy their laughter as you play traditional games with them. No Japanese skills are necessary to play games with geisha, but your guide will be available as an interpreter the entire evening should you have any questions. Photo-taking and video-taking is allowed. This experience is one of a kind in terms of maximum four guests having company with three geisha.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Asakusa, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
After a 3.5-hour history tour, your local expert certified guide will provide you with an in-depth explanation of geisha including the history of geisha art, their training, and of course, proper etiquette to enjoy their exquisite company! Once you arrive, your geisha for the evening will be waiting for you in their splendid kimono; relax as they expertly pour your sake and let yourself be enthralled by their refined dancing. Your senses will instantly be delighted as you savor authentic and seasonal kaiseki cuisine to the sounds of traditional music. Later, you’ll have the unique opportunity to enjoy their laughter as you play traditional games with them. No Japanese skills are necessary to play games with geisha, but your guide will be available as an interpreter the entire evening should you have any questions. Photo-taking and video-taking is allowed. This experience is one of a kind in terms of maximum four guests having company with three geisha.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sumida River, Tokyo Prefecture
Sumida River, Tokyo Sky Tree, and Asahi Brewries headquarters’ golden object.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito 111-0034 Tokyo Prefecture
From the top floor of this building, the guests will have a bird’s eye view of the tour route.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon), 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
First see the giant lantern at the Kaminarimon Gate and then we will stroll through Nakamise Shopping Street.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hozomon, 2-3-2 Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
We will see the five-story pagoda and Hozomon Gate.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Guests will draw a fortune paper, learn a ritual at the incense burner and at the purification fountain before enter inside and see the main hall of Senso-ji Temple.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Asakusa Shrine, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Guests will learn how to pray at the shrine.
Duration: 15 minutes
