Yanaka and Asakusa Walk around DOWNTOWN TOKYO like a local

Hiroko was an amazing guide and showed us several spots we would not have otherwise gone in the tour. We got to try some local foods, walk through local neighborhoods, and learn about the history of Japan. Definitely do this if you come to Tokyo!

This was just the most amazing afternoon tour of one of the most historically robust areas of Tokyo. Hiroko was my tour guide who took me on a journey through time describing in detail the evolution of Asakusa and Yanaka though the centuries and various period eras, seamlessly connecting them to the settings we visited. It all lent a real tangibility and connection that made me feel I too had become part of the history we immersed in if for only a day. Hiroko is of the most personable nature and I felt very much in company of a best friend who went to great extents to make the tour both special and forever memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking to learn more about local Japanese history from an intimate and detailed perspective.

I joined this tour and had a great evening and night. Hiroko showed us by splended shortcut route so we did'nt need to walk too much, but still we enjoyed histrical paces and nice cafe where we had a break with wonderful canele at the best time to see sunset. Her time management was great. In Asakusa, suddenly amazing night view appeared in front of us! Main hall, five storied pagoda and Tokyo sky tree could be seen all at once and so impresive. Also Hiroko prepared lot of visval aidsand they helped us to image what she explained. Thank you Hiroko! 夕暮れ時の谷中と浅草の夜景は素晴らしく、ガイドさんの時間管理の技量に感嘆いたしました。また、私たちゲストの負担を考えてショートカットのコースを考えて下さいました。ショートカットでありながら見どころが凝縮されており、歴史的建造物や寺、そしておしゃれなカフェで最高のカヌレを味わいました。浅草へのルートはバスを使い、裏から入ったことにより目の前に浅草寺本堂、五重塔と東京スカイツリーが夜空に突然現れて大変感動いたしました。ガイドさんが写真や資料を沢山用意して下さり、とても具体的なイメージができたことにも感謝いたしております。素晴らしいツアーをありがとうございました！

Even living in Tokyo, never come across narrow alleys in traditional atmosphere. The standing bar we grab a beer in Yanaka is awesome🍺 Our guide, Akie is informative and friendly. She made the tour much more attractive 😊 I definitely recommend this tour !

Thanks to a friendly and knowledgeable guide, Akie-san, I had a wonderful day! She told us interesting stories of Yanaka and Asakusa with humor and took us some local and traditional temples and lovely shops in Yanaka. She kindly helped me take photos of cherry blossoms in full bloom and illuminated Sensoji Temple from the best point. Walking through narrow arrays and seeing traditional Japanese fence made me excited. In Yanaka Ginza, enjoying a drink, we chatted with locals having some cute cats. In Asakusa, I could know its charm as an entertainment town. On this tour, I felt both the nostalgic atmosphere of the daily lives of ordinary locals in Yanaka and the busy temple town in Asakusa. I highly recommend this tour!