Thunder Gate (Kaminarimon) Tours and Tickets

Understanding Tokyo can seem like an impossible wish for foreign travelers. Take the mystery out of your visit on this guided tour with a local. Before your tour, your guide contacts you to get a feel for what interests you. On your customized tour, they take you to see the city's must-see sites, as well as underexplored local neighborhoods and hidden gems. Along the way, they share insights into local life giving you a better sense of Tokyo culture.

Discover the history and traditions of Asakusa on a half-day tour of this older part of Tokyo. Get an in-depth experience as you ride through the district by rickshaw, then stroll along the main shopping street where you sample traditional Japanese snacks. Stop into the famous Sensoji temple, then head to Kappabashi Kitchen street. Finish the tour at a traditional restaurant where you learn to make okonomiyaki (savory pancake).

Discover a historic township in the heart of Tokyo with this half-day walking tour. Join a local guide to see popular landmarks including the Sensoji Temple, the market street of Nakamise-dori, and the Rokku district. Taste traditional snacks such as Japanese sweets and wander among the bars, boutiques, and snack stands of Rokku.

Follow a knowledgeable guide through one of the world’s largest fish markets during this food tour of east Tokyo. Start with a stroll around the outer Tsukiji Market, and taste specialty foods and drinks such as Japanese omelettes, sushi, fried fish cakes, sake, and tea—enough to add up to lunch. Then continue on to the Asakusa district to sample sweets at a cafe. You'll experience Japanese culture through its food, just like the locals do.

Swap the typical sightseeing tours for a private and personalized experience of Tokyo. This tour is entirely tailored to your interests and preferences and so you won't waste any time visiting places you're not interested in. As you explore, your like-minded host will offer a local's view of the Japanese capital and a perspective you'd never get an a typical group tour.

Walk Downtown Tokyo like a local!! It's fun to go back streets with a local expert. You can get a good perspective for local food, traditional crafts, temples and Japanese life. Highlight is the great night view of Temple gate and Tokyo Sky tree.

Enjoy a Muslim-themed tour of Tokyo during this 7-hour guided excursion covering some of the city’s top sights and Halal-friendly eateries. Absorb the historic architecture and elegant temples of the Asakusa neighborhood, visiting the renowned Senso-ji and a Japanese garden before enjoying a Halal-certified ramen restaurant for lunch (own expense). Spend your afternoon strolling among thousands of pedestrians at the famous Shibuya Crossing and exploring Harajuku’s Meiji-jingu shrine, finishing your day with ‘Salat’ (ritual prayer) at the country’s biggest mosque.Tour duration can be extended at a rate of 1,000 yen per person, per halfan hour, payable in cash.

Sample the raucous nightlife and good times found in Asakusa during this 3-hour nighttime food and drink crawl. This historic area may draw hordes of tourists during the day, but after dark it’s a true locals’ hangout, ensuring you an authentic nocturnal adventure. Raise a glass with some of Japan’s famous ‘salary-men’ as you enjoy craft beer, sake, and a variety of Japanese ‘izakaya’ (pub) foods. One included drink per restaurant, plus a local guide and food tasting ensure the party keeps going.

Visitors will enjoy this authentic food crawl tour. The tour takes visitors to the non-touristy part of Asakusa to avoid the crowds and garner a more authentic culinary experience. This is a way for visitors to connect with local business and vendors, and gain a greater appreciation for the history and local culture of Asakusa.

Check out the sites of Tokyo with this completely customizable walking tour. No need to deal with tour groups, coaches, or fixed itineraries. Instead, you can choose your start time, where you’d like to visit, and go at your own pace. Your guide will help you arrange logistics and fill you in on the historical and modern significance of each stop you make.

A chauffeured private tour is the perfect way to see Tokyo if you have a limited time or want to get your bearings in the city. Enjoy round trip transportation from your accommodation in a luxury vehicle. Relax on a full day excursion that showcases the diversity of Tokyo, from its high tech present to its traditional roots. Customize the tour to your must-see locations.

Experience a traditional side of Japan on this hassle-free, private sightseeing tour of Tokyo. The itinerary includes a number of unmissable attractions, such as Meiji Jingu Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, and more. As this is a private tour, you’ll be able to go at your own pace and spend more time at the places that interest you most. Avoid the discomfort of Tokyo’s notoriously overcrowded trains with private transportation around the big city.

Take a break from the crowded tourist spots and enjoy a richer experience of Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood. This private tour takes you back in time to Japan's Showa era, a period marked by dramatic changes, by taking you to old-fashioned shops and eateries.

Take a deep dive into Japanese food culture on this private half-day tour of Tokyo’s two famed fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Afterward, check out the street food vendors on Asakusa shopping street and Ueno's Ameyoko and Kappabashi, Japan's kitchenware wonderlands.

Tokyo is known for its incredible food, shopping, and cultural attractions—and this private tour allows you to experience all of these things in a day. First, pick from a list of potential stops to visit, then enjoy the VIP service of having a customized itinerary to suit your interests. Potential stops along the way include Toyosu Market, Tsukiji Fish Market, Ameyoko Shopping Street, Kappabashi Street, and Senso-ji Temple.

Enjoy a barrier-free experience of Tokyo on this private 7-hour sightseeing tour designed with wheelchair users in mind. With complete ease beside a professional carer giver, you’ll tick off accessible Tokyo attractions — including Asakusa Temple, the Meiji Shrine, and the Tokyo Tower — and explore weird and wonderful districts such as Harajuku, Shibuya, and Sumida Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this private tour, during which you’ll receive undivided attention from your guide.

Get an in-depth experience of life during Japan's Edo period on this private tour, exclusively for your party. Visit the seven temples and shrines where The Seven Gods of Fortune are worshipped and collect stamps along the way to mark your journey.

This tour combines both the essence of the Asakusa history tour and the complete version of live music performance of traditional Japanese musical instruments over dinner. First, have a panoramic view of Asakusa from an observation deck in the tourist center building and be briefed on points of interest of Asakusa by the guide. Walk through the Senso-ji temple and its vicinity with the guide. The tour culminates in the powerful performance by award-winning musicians in the restaurant.

Take a deep dive into the history of Tokyo on this private tour of the Asakusa district. Wander through streets that are filled with history in the company of a guide who will bring Tokyo's past to life through stories of the events that shaped the Japanese capital. You'll visit such Tokyo landmarks as Senso-ji temple and the traditional shopping street of Nakamise.

You can go out with a professional kimono dressing instructor, a cute hair set and a cute kimono by a hairdresser who has acquired a national qualification. In addition, since the hairdresser is a full-time shop, hygiene management is also firm. You can choose a beautiful kimono with peace of mind. In addition, rickshaws reminiscent of civilization will operate with safety first, and the fun tourist information of the car will add color to the walk around Asakusa Shimomachi. Please leave a photo of the ride commemorative.

Feel like you’re big in Japan during this 2.5-hour tour of Ryogoku (sumo town) and the historic Asakusa district led by a sumo wrestler. Follow your hulking host as you check out the Ryogoku kokugikan sumo stadium, see where the wrestlers practice and visit a sumo goods shop. Then head to Asakusa, where you’ll check out the iconic Senso-ji temple, sample some snacks and shopping on Nakamise Street and much more. A translator and sumo guide are both included.

This tour focuses on food and drink which constitute an integral pillar of Japan's culture and history. The tour starts with a non-gastronomical part. As we stroll through the Asakusa history tour course, the guide will demystify intriguing historical facts including: 1) Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple 2) How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand 3) How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization 4) How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world After discovering Asakusa's charm, make your way to three distinct but typical izakaya restaurants. Izakaya is a place where locals come typically with co-workers and friends to relax away from the daily grind. Since Izakaya is commoners' favorite place, the offerings there are unassuming but closely tied to Japan's history and culture. The guide will help you unlock the myth of Japanese cuisine as you see how locals unwind there.

Live it up in Tokyo like a local during this private city tour conducted via the city’s extensive public transit system. Stroll the endless rows of seafood for sale at the outer Tsukiji Fish Market, sampling some fresh sashimi for breakfast (own expense). Then take your trip to new heights at the 2,000-foot (634-meter) Skytree and explore historic Japan in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood. You’ll finish your day in the upscale Ginza shopping area. A private guide, plus hotel pickup and drop-off are covered.

After having the Asakusa history tour, enjoy a 2-minute train ride crossing the Sumida river to the Tokyo Skytree Station right at the foot of the Skytree. This convenient railway system connects the historical neighborhood of Asakusa with the Tokyo Skytree area - two major and popular sightseeing spots in the city. Right after arriving at the Skytree, we will climb to both observation decks: first to the lower one with the height of 350m and then to the higher one with the height of 450m. There are lots of fun things to experience there. 1) Your guide will help you locate major landmarks. 2) Stand on the glass floor which gives visitors a direct downward view of the streets below. 3) Have your memorial photo taken; you have an option to buy the photo with a download link. 4) Buy and send a pictured postcard from the SKYTREE to any place on the globe. After getting down to the lower floor from the observation decks, you can stroll in the mega shopping complex to find souvenirs.