ASAKUSA GUIDE CLUB

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What is the Mini Bonsai Experience?

Mini bonsai are small bonsai trees, approximately 20 cm in height. All the necessary tools for creating your bonsai are provided, so feel free to join us without any preparation!

The number of participants per session

It is up to 6people.

Event Date

April 5, 2025

Our external booking site is currently being updated.

Event Time

80min

*10:00~

*13:00~

Price

¥12000- for per person

Included in the Price

*All the materials you’ll need to create your own mini bonsai - including a pot, plant, soil, and moss

*Use of all the tools during the bonsai-making experience

Additional Fees

None

About Shin-Yoshiwara

Originally established in 1617 near Nihonbashi, the Yoshiwara Pleasure District was the only officially licensed red-light district by the Tokugawa Shogunate. In 1655, it was relocated to its current location in Taito Ward and became known as Shin-Yoshiwara. Surrounded by high walls and a moat ominously named Ohaguro-dobu (the “blackened teeth ditch”), Yoshiwara evolved into a vibrant social hub where class boundaries blurred. Daimyo lords, wealthy merchants, and cultural elites mingled here.

The courtesans of Yoshiwara were often highly educated, making the district a cultural hotspot — influencing kabuki, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and other key aspects of Edo-period art. Seasonal festivals and elegant ceremonies made it a destination not just for pleasure, but also for sightseeing. Though it survived into the modern era, the district was officially abolished in 1958 with the enforcement of Japan’s Anti-Prostitution Law, bringing an end to Yoshiwara’s long and layered history.

Tour Overview – Walking Through Shin-Yoshiwara

Join us on a walk through the remnants of Shin-Yoshiwara, where we’ll visit hidden traces and stories from the district’s storied past.

Tour Style ・ Duration ・ Group Size

Walking only: Approx. 1 hour / Up to 8 participants

Walking Distance

Approx. 1 km

Meeting Point

If joining only this tour: Family Mart / Senzoku 3-chome Store

If joining with another tour: Please check the meeting or ending location listed within each tour — they may change.

Ending Point
Around the Shin-Yoshiwara area

Tour Fee

¥8,000 (Total price for all participants)

¥0- (Free of charge if you’re joining another tour on the same day)

Additional Costs

Any personal expenses during the tour

About the Free Tour

You can join the “Shin-Yoshiwara Walking Tour” for free, but only on the same day as you participate in another tour.

How to Apply

If you wish to join the free tour, please apply for it at the same time as you book another tour. If you apply later, we may not be able to offer the free tour.

Meeting and Ending Times and Locations

The free tour will be held before or after the tour you are joining. As a result, the meeting or ending time may differ by approximately 1 hour. Additionally, either the meeting or ending location may change. Please be aware of this in advance. For further details, please check the specific tour you are joining on the site.

Tour Time

Approximately 1 hour (including transportation)

For Tours Using LUUP

For those using LUUP for another tour, the free tour will be available before the tour starts or after you return the LUUP.

Tour Overview

Explore the tradition of the Shichifukujin Meguri - a pilgrimage visiting temples and shrines dedicated to the Seven Lucky Gods.
In Asakusa, the route is known as the Asakusa Nadokoro Shichifukujin Meguri, and includes 9 temples and shrines.

Our local guide will take you on a unique route that not only covers the 9 sacred sites, but also introduces hidden gems along the way. It's the perfect way to experience the whole of Asakusa, beyond just the main tourist areas — and a great choice for a morning walk!

Distance (Walking Tour)
Approx. 8 km

Tour Style ・ Duration ・ Group Size

Walking only: Approx. 4 hours / Up to 8 participants

Walking + taxi: Approx. 3 hours / Up to 7 participants

Using LUUP: Approx. 3 hours / Up to 6 participants

Meeting Point
7-Eleven / Asakusa Kokusai Dori Store
(1-minute walk from Exit A1 of Tsukuba Express : Asakusa Station "TX03")

Ending Point
Around Otori Shrine (Ohtori Jinja)

Tour Fee
¥32,000 (Total price for all participants)

Additional Costs

LUUP ride fees (if using LUUP)

Any personal expenses during the tour

Free Tour Option: "Shin-Yoshiwara Walking Tour"
If you apply for the Shin-Yoshiwara free tour:

It will take place after this tour

Ending time: Extended by about 1 hour

Ending location: No change (Otori Shrine area)

Tour Overview

Join us for a special Shichifukujin Meguri (Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage) with a twist — this tour visits 10 unique shrines and temples in Tokyo’s historic Shitaya area.

Led by a local guide familiar with the neighborhood, you’ll follow an original, efficient route. In addition to the Seven Lucky Gods, you’ll also visit sacred sites like Senzoku Inari Shrine, once the guardian shrine of the Yoshiwara district, and the beautiful Onoterusaki Shrine.

Why not pair this with our Shin-Yoshiwara tour or the Asakusa Shichifukujin Tour to enjoy a deeper experience of old Tokyo?

The tour ends near Uguisudani Station.

Distance (Walking Tour)

Approx. 3 km

Tour Style ・ Duration ・ Group Size

Walking only: Approx. 2.5 hours / Up to 8 participants

Using LUUP: Approx. 2 hours / Up to 6 participants

Meeting Point
Family Mart / Minowa Store
(1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line : Minowa Station "H20")

Ending Point
Around JR Uguisudani Station

Tour Fee
¥20,000 (Total price for all participants)

Additional Costs

LUUP ride fees (if using LUUP)

Any personal expenses during the tour

Free Tour Option: "Shin-Yoshiwara Walking Tour"
If you apply for the Shin-Yoshiwara free tour:

It will take place before this tour

Meeting time: 1 hour earlier

Meeting location: No change (Minowa Station area)

Tour Overview

Asakusa is home to many temples and shrines — but this unique tour focuses on something a little different.
We’ll visit three of Asakusa’s smallest “mountains” (tiny natural hills!) and a selection of charming, lesser-known shrines scattered throughout the area.

Some of the shrines are considered power spots, believed to bring good energy and blessings. A perfect mix of peaceful walking, discovery, and local spirituality.

Tour Style ・ Duration ・ Group Size

Walking only: Approx. 3 hours / up to 8 participants

Distance (Walking Tour)
Approx. 4 km

Meeting Point
7-Eleven / Asakusa Kokusai Dori Store

(1-minute walk from Exit A1 of Tsukuba Express : Asakusa Station "TX03")

Ending Point
Around the Shin-Yoshiwara area

Tour Fee
¥24,000 (Total price for all participants)

Additional Costs

Any personal expenses during the tour

Free Tour Option: "Shin-Yoshiwara Walking Tour"
If you apply for the Shin-Yoshiwara free tour:

It will take place after this tour

Ending time: Extended by about 1 hour

Ending location: No change (Shin-Yoshiwara area)

Tour Overview

This tour is divided into two parts - a spiritual beginning and a glimpse into Edo-period elegance.

Part 1: The Story of Asakusa’s “Kannon-sama”

Over 1,400 years ago, two fisherman brothers repeatedly pulled a mysterious statue from the Sumida River. They brought it ashore to the area now known as Komagata. A local scholar identified it as a sacred statue of Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. Moved by this event, he became a monk and transformed his home into a temple — the origin of Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple.

We begin the tour in Komagata, then visit Senso-ji and Asakusa Shrine, where the two brothers and the monk are now enshrined as deities.

Part 2: Walking Toward Shin-Yoshiwara

About 500 years ago, the licensed red-light district known as Shin-Yoshiwara flourished as a cultural and social melting pot. During the Edo period, taking a small boat (chokibune) along the Sanya Canal to reach Yoshiwara was considered the height of sophistication.

Though the canal is gone, we'll walk the historic route and visit temples, shrines, and places connected to Jūzaburō Tsutaya (real name: Karamaru Kitagawa), a publisher born and raised in Shin-Yoshiwara. He rose from humble beginnings to become a major cultural figure, supporting artists like Katsushika Hokusai.

Tour Style ・ Duration ・ Group Size

Walking only: Approx. 2.5 hours / Up to 8 participants

Walking Distance

Approx. 4 km

Meeting Point
Family Mart / Komagata 1-chome Store
(1-minute walk from Exit A1 of Toei Asakusa Line : Asakusa Station "A18")

Ending Point
Around the Shin-Yoshiwara area

Tour Fee
¥20,000 (Total price for all participants)

Additional Costs

Any expenses during the tour

Free Tour Option: "Shin-Yoshiwara Walking Tour"
If you apply for the Shin-Yoshiwara free tour:

It will take place after this tour

Ending time: Extended by about 1 hour

Ending location: No change

Tour Overview
This is a one-way walking tour from ASAKUSA to TOKYO SKYTREE.
Since the Skytree is located across the Sumida River, it offers fantastic views as you walk toward it from Asakusa.
We'll take a scenic route, stopping at great photo spots and visiting popular shrines and temples in the Mukojima area on the other side of the river. The tour ends right under the Skytree, so you can enjoy the area freely after the tour.

Tour Type ・ Duration ・ Group Size

Walking: 2 hours / Up to 8 people

Using LUUP: 1.5 hours / Up to 6 people

Walking Distance
Approx. 3 km

Meeting Point
Daily Yamazaki (convenience store) / Tobu Asakusa Eki-mae Store

*Tobu line / Asakusa Station - "TS-01"

(2-minutes walk In front of Tobu Asakusa Station)

*Ginza line / Asakusa Station - "G19"

(2-minutes walk from Exit A1 of Ginza Line: Exit 5)

Ending Point
TOKYO SKYTREE area

Tour Fee
¥16,000 (Total price for all participants)

Additional Costs

LUUP ride fees (if used)

Any personal expenses during the tour

Free Tour Option: "Shin-Yoshiwara Walking Tour"
If you apply for the Shin-Yoshiwara free tour:

It will take place before this tour.

Meeting time: 1 hour earlier

Meeting point: FamilyMart / Senzoku 3-chome Store

Tour Overview
Led by a local ramen enthusiast who has lived and eaten in Asakusa for over 20 years, this tour takes you to two carefully selected ramen spots—sometimes even venturing into the Ueno area by taxi.
We recommend arriving with an empty stomach! If time and appetite allow, maybe even a third bowl? The tour ends at the final shop, so feel free to continue exploring on your own.

Tour Style ・ Duration ・ Group Size

Walking only: 2 hours / Up to 6 people

Walking + Taxi: 2 hours / Up to 6 people

Walking Distance
Approx. 2 km

Meeting Point
Varies by day (details will be shared after booking)

Ending Point
Around the final ramen shop

Tour Fee
¥18,000 (Total price for all participants)

Additional Costs

Taxi fare (if used)

Any expenses during the tour

Meal cost is not included (You pay for what you eat. Guide's meal is not included.)

Important Note
This tour is not suitable for Halal, vegetarian, or vegan guests.
For dietary-specific tours, please request a private guide via the reservation form on our website.

Free Tour Option: "Shin-Yoshiwara Walking Tour"
If you apply for the Shin-Yoshiwara free tour:

It will take place before this tour.

Meeting time: 1 hour earlier

Meeting point: Family Mart / Senzoku 3-chome Store

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20years of residence in ASAKUSA

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