Asakusa, Kappabashi, and Ueno Walking Tour: Experience Tokyo's History and Culture in 3 Hours

We had Haruhiko “Sunny” Tamura as our guide, and he was wonderful! This tour was the perfect mix of cultural learning, sightseeing, shopping, and eating. Sunny did a great job explaining the meaning and stories behind the places we visited. He even brought illustrations to explain customs like how to properly clean our hands and bow, which made learning about Japanese traditions fun and memorable. He was incredibly friendly, personable, and down to earth. His English was excellent, and we had no problem understanding him or asking questions. He gave us great shopping tips, helped us pick out a few shops he thought we would enjoy, and gave us excellent recommendations for lunch. It felt more like exploring with a knowledgeable local than following a typical tour. We learned a lot and had a great time. I would absolutely recommend Sunny and would definitely book with him again!

There's nothing better than being guided through a city by a local. It was a real pleasure to learn more about the history of Asakusa, Kappabashi, and Ueno from Riho-san. She accompanied me for three hours with a lovely smile. We even took a short break for some pictures, coffee, and souvenir shopping. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour.

I had a pleasant experience on this tour as a solo traveler. My guide, Gwen, was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories about the places we visited. Since I was the only guest, the tour was relaxed and never felt rushed, and we completed the itinerary on time. I was initially hoping to have a local Japanese guide, as I was particularly interested in learning about Tokyo from a local perspective. Still, Gwen was very knowledgeable about the area and did his best to make the tour informative and enjoyable. Overall, I learned a lot and enjoyed exploring Asakusa, Kappabashi, and Ueno. Thank you, Gwen, for the great tour!

Amazing guide! Friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole trip fun and memorable. One of the best tour guides i’ve had. Highly recommended!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience, all thanks to Cris. She is incredibly smart, knowledgeable, friendly, and truly went above and beyond for us. Cris thoughtfully guided us through Kaminarimon, Nakamise Shopping Street, Senso-ji Temple, Hoppy Street, Kappabashi Kitchenware Town, and Ueno Park, sharing rich history and culture in a way that was easy to understand, engaging, and never rushed. She was so kind and very patient, making sure we fully enjoyed and appreciated every stop. What impressed us even more was that after the tour ended, Cris generously helped us navigate other areas we wanted to explore, including Ginza and shopping spots, something we truly appreciated and did not expect at all. She is a genuinely wonderful person and an exceptional tour guide. We will definitely recommend her to anyone visiting Japan and will absolutely contact her again on our next trip. Thank you Cris, for doing an excellent job! You deserve more than a 5-star rating So worth it! ❤️

I had a fantastic tour with Kirill! Not only was he very knowledgable about the sites we visited but also a very good communicator, the standout of the tour for me was visiting Ueno Park and getting the all too forgotten historical backdrop to the "Last Samurai", Saigō Takamori and the features of the park that are in contrast to him. Kirill also gave plenty of time for shopping around Kappabashi and getting refreshments throughout the duration of the tour, the latter was much needed on a hot summer's day in Tokyo! I would also like to highlight that Kirill knew some great hidden gems, some which were in plain sight but get bypassed and some hidden away, but I cannot spoil what those are! I highly recommed this tour for those who are genuinely interested in learning more about the area and Japan's History as a whole, the end point being Ameyoko and Ueno Station works great with any further itinerary for the day.

I was really fortunate to do the tour by myself so it really felt like it was just me and my tourguide Miyuki taking a stroll around Asakusa, Kappabashi and Ueno! It was snowing most of the time but I really enjoyed the tour. It's a good one to start with if it's your first time in Tokyo especially if you're staying in the Asakusa area. Highly recommend!

we had a very informative tour led by Masaki, one of the best tours while we were in Japan. He gave provided insight into the culture and the history of the area and the shrines and temples

We had such a wonderful tour of Asakusa with Hiroko! She was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly, making the whole experience feel relaxed and personal. We learned so much about the history and culture of the area while discovering some beautiful spots we might otherwise have missed. Hiroko was a fantastic guide, and we’d happily recommend her to anyone visiting Tokyo!

I had a wonderful morning with Naoko! She made sure to be easy to find, explained the history and culture well - especially to at the local temples. She also made a point to adjust to my specific interests without me asking. I could not have had a better first day in Tokyo!