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Tokyo Asakusa and Senso-ji | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (Product 56070)
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Highlights

  • Trace Asakusa's lanes from the Thunder Gate to Senso-ji with immersive audio, exploring Tokyo's oldest temple district entirely at your own pace.
  • Redeem your code on the Roamer page before you set off, then open the tour in your browser with no download, and follow the prompts to begin walking.
  • Follow a 1.5 km route of 9 stops with English audio, a GPS map, and directions, plus offline use through the free Roamer iPhone app, with no group needed.
  • Drift from the main hall and pagoda to Chingodo and the Sumida River, using lifetime access to return again in the morning or at dusk.

Your Experience

Tokyo's oldest temple drew the city's loudest pleasure district in around it, and when the 1945 air raid burned both, worshippers, industrialists and the pleasure district itself helped pay to put the temple back. Nine stops from the Sumida River through the Thunder Gate, Nakamise and Senso-ji to Asakusa Shrine, Hanayashiki, the old theatre street of Rokku and a shrine to the tanuki. Your pace, your order, no group and no schedule. 9 stops, about 1.5 km on foot, 1h15 at an easy pace. The route starts at Azumabashi and the Sumida River and ends at Chingodo. It is fully self-guided: no group, no guide to keep up with, and no need to arrive at a set time. Start whenever you like, pause for as long as you want, and pick it up again where you left off. Narrated stop by stop in English, in your phone's browser, with a live GPS map of the route.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Self-guided audio tour in English9 stops, 1.5 km, 1h15Walking directions between all tour stopsInteractive GPS map with live positionOpens in phone browser, no appLifetime access to the audio tourStart anytime, no group or schedule- Free Roamer iPhone app for offline
  • Live guideEntry or admission feesSmartphone and earphonesMobile data for audio streaming or downloadFood and drinksTransport

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before setting off while you still have signal. Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to listen to the audio tour. Mobile data or download: Ensure you have mobile data or download the tour in advance for seamless audio playback. Water: Carry water, especially during hot and humid Tokyo summers from June to September.

Public transport: You can reach the start of the tour easily, as there is public transportation nearby. Tour format: The tour is 100% self-guided with no live guide, no group, and no set arrival time. Route details: The walk covers 9 stops over about 1.5 km and takes around 1h15 at an easy pace. Best time to visit: Visit early morning from about 7:00 to 9:00 or late afternoon into dusk for a calmer experience. Senso-ji main hall hours: The main hall is open from 6:00 to 17:00, or from 6:30 between October and March. Evening lighting: The main hall, the two big gates, and the pagoda are lit from sunset until about 23:00. Hanayashiki hours: Hanayashiki is usually open from 10:00 to 18:00. Asakusa Engei Hall: Asakusa Engei Hall stages daily rakugo performances with tickets bought at the door. Heat precautions: In summer from June to September, use the shade of the halls and stay hydrated during the walk. Temple etiquette: At Senso-ji and Asakusa Shrine, keep your voice down, avoid blocking people praying, and check signs before taking photos inside. Nakamise crowds: Expect heavy crowds on Nakamise and the temple grounds from mid-morning to late afternoon, especially at weekends. Nakamise eating etiquette: Most Nakamise stalls prefer that you eat what you buy at the stall rather than while walking. Road safety: When leaving Azumabashi and crossing Edo-dori, use the signaled crossing and wait for the green light. Device access: You can open the tour in your phone browser, and you may use the free Roamer iPhone app for offline walking. Lifetime access: You have lifetime access to the audio tour, so you can replay the walk whenever you like. Start flexibility: You can start the tour at any time you like and walk entirely at your own pace.

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