Taito City Trip Overview
Climb aboard a traditional Japanese rickshaw for an unforgettable view of the Asakusa district in Tokyo. Your knowledgeable guide will steer you to some of Tokyo’s many iconic sites, districts, temples and shrines while illuminating the history behind them all. Enjoy scenic views of maple and cherry trees, gardens, soaring skyscrapers, and traditional businesses. If you’re looking for a carefree, customizable way to see Tokyo, this is it.
Apart from the above courses, we have other special course for guests who really want to get away from the city.
If you have already seen the crowds and buildings in Tokyo, let’s get away from that and enjoy the view across the sumida river and go into places where you can refresh your mind under the quiet trees and monument of Asahi beer headquarter! We shall go across the bridge to the peaceful area of sumida park and Ushijima shrine where you can enjoy the Japanese garden park and lucky fortune cow shrine.
Additional Info
Duration: 30 to 180 minutes
Starts: Taito City, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
Climb aboard a traditional Japanese rickshaw for an unforgettable view of the Asakusa district in Tokyo. Your knowledgeable guide will steer you to some of Tokyo’s many iconic sites, districts, temples and shrines while illuminating the history behind them all. Enjoy scenic views of maple and cherry trees, gardens, soaring skyscrapers, and traditional businesses. If you’re looking for a carefree, customizable way to see Tokyo, this is it.
Apart from the above courses, we have other special course for guests who really want to get away from the city.
If you have already seen the crowds and buildings in Tokyo, let’s get away from that and enjoy the view across the sumida river and go into places where you can refresh your mind under the quiet trees and monument of Asahi beer headquarter! We shall go across the bridge to the peaceful area of sumida park and Ushijima shrine where you can enjoy the Japanese garden park and lucky fortune cow shrine.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Asakusa, Taito Tokyo Prefecture
locations covered during the tour depend on the option selected. Asakusa is a neighbourhood in Tokyo where you can find a wonderful mix of retro, traditional, religious, quirky, modern and cultural elements around every corner.
Pass By: Dembōin, 2 Chome-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
historic street with stores and housing facades of the Edo period
Pass By: Tanuki Street, 1-chōme-15-6 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
quirky street where the main theme is ‘raccoons’. There are various raccoon figurines every few meters along this street
Pass By: Hanayashiki, 2-28-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
One of the oldest amusement parks in Japan, still in operation
Pass By: Asahi Beer Headquarters, 1-23-1 Azumabashi, Sumida 130-8602 Tokyo Prefecture
Asahi Beer Headquarters, with the iconic golden ‘flame’ on top of the building
Stop At: Ushijima Shrine, 1-4-5, Mukou-jima, Sumida Tokyo Prefecture
A Shinto Shrine. Find out why this Shrine has a gate with three entrances instead of the standard one entrance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Tokyo Skytree, 1 Chome-1-2, Oshiage, Sumida 131-8634 Tokyo Prefecture
excellent view on the Tokyo Skytree from across the Sumida River. This is a good photo spot.
Pass By: Nitenmon Gate, 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Colourful and bright gate leading to the Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine.
Pass By: Asakusa Shrine, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
A shinto shrine located on the temple grounds of the impressive Sensoji Temple. Learn about the differences between Shinto and Buddhism and how they peacefully coexist.
Stop At: Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden, 7-4-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
A buddhist temples, one of the constituent temples of the Sensoji Temple. Find out why there are so many radishes in the temple and painted on the lanterns
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Imado Shrine, 1-5-22 Imado, Taito 111-0024 Tokyo Prefecture
A Shinto Shrine which features a lot of cat figurines, especially the manekineko, the beckoning cat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Asakusa Engei Hall, 1-43-12, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Venue that was and is still the heart of Asakusa’s entertainment district. Come here to experience Japanese comedy and shows!
Pass By: Rokku Broadway, 1-43-12, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
The Rokku Street, now part of the retro district, used to be THE most popular entertainment district in Tokyo before the war. Cinema’s and theatres were located here!
Pass By: Sumida Park, 1-2-5, Mukou-jima, Sumida 131-0033 Tokyo Prefecture
The Sumida Park is a long park lining the Sumida River. Here you can view the cherry blossoms in spring, take break and relax from sightseeing and enjoy an excellent view on the Tokyo Skytree just across the river.
