Asakusa, Kappabashi, Ueno vandretur – 3 timer for å oppleve Tokyos historie og kultur

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!

Det finnes ingenting bedre enn å bli vist rundt i byen av en lokalt kjent person. Det var en ekte fornøyelse å lære mer om historien til Asakusa, Kappabashi og Ueno av Riho-san. Hun fulgte meg i tre timer med et strålende smil om munnen. Vi tok til og med en kort pause for å ta noen bilder, drikke en kopp kaffe og kjøpe suvenirer. Jeg kan på det varmeste anbefale denne turen. Ingenting er bedre enn å få en omvisning i byen av en lokal. Det var en fryd å lære om historien til Asakusa, Kappabashi og Ueno fra Riho-San. Hun guidet meg gjennom de tre timene med et smil. Det var rikelig med tid til å lære om stedet og ta bilder. Hun stoppet til og med for en rask kopp kaffe og suvenirshopping. Riho-san har en så oppløftende energi at de tre timene med læring føltes som en lek. 10/10 anbefaler denne turen.

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!

Vi hadde en helt fantastisk opplevelse, alt takket være Cris. Hun er utrolig smart, kunnskapsrik, vennlig og gikk virkelig langt utover forventningene for oss. Cris veiledet oss omtenksomt gjennom Kaminarimon, Nakamise Shopping Street, Senso-ji-tempelet, Hoppy Street, Kappabashi Kitchenware Town og Ueno Park, og delte rik historie og kultur på en måte som var lett å forstå, engasjerende og aldri forhastet. Hun var så snill og veldig tålmodig, og sørget for at vi fullt ut nøt og verdsatte hvert stopp. Det som imponerte oss enda mer var at etter at turen var over, hjalp Cris oss sjenerøst med å navigere i andre områder vi ønsket å utforske, inkludert Ginza og shoppingsteder, noe vi virkelig satte pris på og ikke forventet i det hele tatt. Hun er en genuint fantastisk person og en eksepsjonell turguide. Vi vil definitivt anbefale henne til alle som besøker Japan og vil absolutt kontakte henne igjen på vår neste tur. Takk, Cris, for en utmerket jobb! Du fortjener mer enn en 5-stjerners vurdering. Så verdt det! ❤️

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 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!

Our guide, Hiro, was friendly, informative, and very accommodating. He explained many historical facts that we would not have known about what we were seeing. He demonstrated how to behave at shrines and temples. He also helped me to find a particular knife shop in Kappabashi, which was truly appreciated. I would recommend booking this tour for any first-timer to Asakusa