Asakusa 2-hour History Tour
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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 Asakusa for that matter, this tour is for you. Enjoy the tour chock-full 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 temple2) How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand3) How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization4) How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world
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2 hours
Available in EnglishImportant information
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* This tour will not be held unless the minimum number of participants is met. The tour operator will notify the participants when the tour is cancelled. The notice will be sent at least 24 hours before the tour. In the event of cancellation, participants will receive a full refund
Remember to bring:
* Comfortable pair of shoes
* Bottle of water