--- title: Yanaka and Asakusa Walk around DOWNTOWN TOKYO like a local lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 63 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/yanaka-and-asakusa-walk-around-downtown-tokyo-like-a-local/ --- # Yanaka and Asakusa Walk around DOWNTOWN TOKYO like a local **Guidekin's take:** Walk the back streets of Yanaka and Asakusa on a private tour for your party, with night views of Tokyo Sky tree. A guide, one drink and a snack are included; bus fares are extra. 5 from 36 reviews at €110 per person for 3h 30m. In our comparison: #24 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 15:30: one departure a day - Food included: One drink and snack - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ALL STAR OSAKA WALK - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 15:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 36. - 5 stars: 36 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - One drink and snack - Professional guide ## Not included - Bus fee. Approx - Insurance ## Itinerary 1. **Yanaka Cemetery** (15m; admission included) - Walk temples and cemetery area in Yanaka. It's lovely to see many cherry blossom trees along the streets. 2. **Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street** (30m; admission included) - It's a charming old fashioned shopping street. You'll get local street food and comodities. 3. **Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center ( Edo Shitamachi Traditional Crafts Museum)** (15m; admission included) - There are so many beautiful traditional crafts produced in Asakusa. You'll get a good perspective of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. 4. **Senso-ji Temple** (40m; admission included) - It's a landmark of Tokyo, most popular and historical temple in Tokyo. You'll see great night views of the gate and lanterns. 5. **Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)** (20m; admission included) - You'll get good street food like rice crackers and red bean sweets and traditional souvenirs. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu - Departures: 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €220 | €110 | | 4 | €348 | €87 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Sightseeing & City Tours start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 63** | €110 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (36) | private | | [Tokyo Private Discovery Tour / Unique Insights & Must Sees](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-private-discovery-tour-unique-insights-must-sees/?format=md) | €109 | 4h | 5.0 (289) | private | | [Private Tailor-made Akihabara Anime Tour with a Local Otaku Guide](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-tailor-made-akihabara-anime-tour-with-a-local-otaku-guide/?format=md) | €138 | 3h | 5.0 (185) | private | | [Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-customized-private-tour-must-see-places-in-1-day/?format=md) | €127 | 2h | 4.95 (2463) | private | Ranked #24 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €7240, median €122; typical length 4h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-city-tours/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/yanaka-and-asakusa-walk-around-downtown-tokyo-like-a-local/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md