It was such a fun experience! If you’re planning to visit Asakusa, you should definitely give this a try! We had a great time, and the treats were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- (Snack Tickets) Redeem these for 2 free local snacks or drinks. Choose your favorites from partner shops and enjoy a customizable food crawl while meeting local shopkeepers!
- (Postcard) Asakusa only design. Send it or keep it as a memory of your trip.
- (Mission Booklet) Your guide to the mystery! Packed with Bingo, Scavenger Hunts, and Quizzes.
- (Original Exploration Bag) A limited edition bag. Light and stylish for your Asakusa adventure.
- (Japanese Souvenir) A specially selected memento to remember your journey through Asakusa forever.
- (Mystery Reward) A secret item only for those who complete all missions. Find out at the end!
- (Travel Guide Booklet) Exclusive local tips and hidden spots not found in any standard guidebook.
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Show your reservation ticket at the reception desk on the first floor of the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center to receive your kit. Designed by Kengo Kuma, this building features a free 8th-floor terrace with stunning panoramic views of Senso-ji Temple and the Tokyo Skytree.
Return
- End the journey at Tokyo Rickshaw! The estimated duration is based strictly on completing the missions. Because this is a self-guided experience with no tour guide or time limits, you have the ultimate flexibility to fit this adventure into your own personal travel itinerary.
Itinerary
Asakusa Underground Mall One of Japan's oldest underground malls. Step back into the retro "Showa-era" (1950s) with its mysterious bars and nostalgic, gritty atmosphere.
EKIMISE(optional) A historic landmark building with classic Art Deco architecture. The rooftop offers a great vantage point for photos of the Tokyo Skytree.
Kaminarimon Gate Asakusa’s iconic symbol with a massive red lantern. Look closely under the lantern to discover a hidden dragon carving that many tourists miss!
Nakamise-dori One of Japan’s oldest shopping streets, stretching 250 meters with traditional snacks and crafts that have thrived since the Edo period.
Senso-ji Temple Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, founded in 628. Discover majestic halls, giant straw sandals, and a spiritual atmosphere that transcends time.
West Sando and Shin-Nakamise Authentic local arcades featuring wooden structures and shops loved by residents. Experience the real daily rhythm of life in Asakusa.
Hanayashiki-dori A charming street surrounding Japan’s oldest amusement park. It preserves a nostalgic feel with classic arcade vibes and old-fashioned shops.
Orange Street Characterized by its orange-pavement, this street offers a sophisticated "shitamachi" vibe with artisan shops and charming, classic Japanese cafes.
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Reviews
Is a Fun way to explore the area
We walk around and theb we got spoken to. It was a fun short quiz! Very interessting !
Historical and beautiful greatful for time to be around such historic sights
Really cool experience, fun to do and learn more about Asakusa
Lots of fun and there's great food around here. We learned a lot
Great fun and fantastic value - perfect for people wanting to learn about the area doing selfguided in their own time. Recommend!
Great info and fun facts! Such an interesting area. Nice way to explore Asakusa.
Was really cool and nice!! Also really friendly!!
Very nice and interesting Quiz
Very entertaining and informative
It was so funny experience!!!
Was a good experience and was around 2 hourse here
It was super fun!! Tour was super friendly!
Nice learning ezperience, Informative
Really enjoyed this activity with my friend! You can do it solo as well. We got to solve fun puzzles and explore spots around Asakusa we would’ve totally missed. Took us around 1.5-2hrs. The multi-layer stamp card activity was so cool—it was super satisfying to see the final picture come together when we collected them all. Highly recommended!
Had a lot of fun! Guido was very nice! Learned some interesting stuff about Asakusa.
Nice trip with kind instructor. Getting all this information for self in a playful way.
Very nice and kind person, quizz pretty funny and amusement 👍🏻👍🏻
Quick & fun questionnaire to learn a few more historical details about the temple.
Awesome guide very helpful and cool!
Really friendly and easy to understand, fun experience and interesting to learn about the culture
Very informative, and understanding, teachs you at the same time helps you learn about the culture
The temple was beautiful and well kept, you can really feel like you were part of the culture and learn much about the past
It has been an amazing experience. I learned so much in the quiz and now it made my day even better.
Great friendly experience! Learned about the beautiful shrines and temples of the area.
Interesting quiz and a good host.
Really cool! Many things that we didn’t know and super interesting.
Brief free experience from the booklet. Seems like a cute idea. Booklet itself would cost $30. Includes two snacks vouchers.
Fun experience to learn more about the temple and grounds.
Informative! I learned a lot.
Fun history lesson with friendly people
Friendly staff and interesting game
Nice quizz and knowledge to have.
Fun and informative, very nice staff 👍👍
Lovely place to be. I suggest you passing by to enjoy asakusa.
Recommended. Nice and funny quests.
Very pleasant interview and questions taught us about fact we may not have known about the history.
It was quite nice to talke and learn a thing or two about what we missed.
The place is huge and it's nice place to walk around and spend time to have street food and Japanese culture and history
The place is nice and the people is nice also the culture is also interesting happy to visit this place :)
Was a great questionnaire helped understand a lot of stuff that we dint knew.
Very good experience near senso-ji temple.
Great experience! Very informative and interactive at your own pace.
Excellent information on the temple and surrounding areas. Really recommend to get a feeling for the history of the area.
Amazing!! Really worth the money
Beautiful grounds, lots to see and do!
Very fun and educational I had a lot of fun!
The host was very knowledgeable and kind
This was great fun! I enjoyed the quiz about the surrounding area
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