Get to know the secret of Asakusa! Shrine and Temple Tour
There are many temples and shrines with a long history and interesting characteristics in Asakusa where the common culture of Edo flourished. It was believed that since the seven disasters would be eliminated by visiting shrines where the seven gods enshrined, and visitors would receive seven happin
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 25 minMatsuchiyama Shoden: This is a temple famous for health, good relations, and marital relations, and represents the prosperous business. Of the seven deities of good fortune, "Bishamonten", the god that gives good fortune and courage, is enshrined.
Stop 2
⏱ 20 minImado Shrine: This shrine is famous as the birthplace of Maneki Neko, and there are Maneki Neko everywhere! It is a shrine where many female worshipers have the luck of marriage. Among the seven deities of good fortune, the deity of good luck, property and health, "Fukurokuju" is enshrined.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minHashibafudo-son: A small, simple temple where you can feel the beauty of the architectural style of the Edo period. Among the seven deities of good fortune, "Hotei-son", the deity of good fortune and good luck, is enshrined.
Stop 4
⏱ 40 minIshihama Saryo Raku: This is a restaurant located within the grounds of Ishihama Shrine. The restaurant has an open space with a wide variety of menu items, including sweets such as tempura bowl, soba, and dango. You can also enjoy tofu dengaku, which was a specialty of the precinct teahouse that was depicted in ukiyo-e prints during the Edo period.
Stop 5
⏱ 20 minYoshiwara Shrine: This is the only female god of the seven deities, that enshrines "Benzaiten". It is said to fulfill various wishes of women and is said to have particularly the luck for art and marriage.
Stop 6
⏱ 20 minOtori Shrine: This is a shrine with a gorgeous and large rake, which is famous for holding the "Rooster Market" where the lucky rakes are sold. The symbol is the mask used in Japanese Noh, "Okame-san". Let's stroke the giant turtle! Among the seven deities of good fortune, the God of good health and longevity, the "Jurojin," is enshrined.
Stop 7
⏱ 15 minAsakusa Shrine: Asakusa Shrine, which has a deep relationship with the famous sightseeing spot "Sensoji Temple", is dedicated to "Ebisu," which is one of the seven lucky deities of good fortune and good luck. This is the shrine that holds the three major festivals in Tokyo.
Stop 8
⏱ 30 minSensoji Temple: It is the oldest temple in Tokyo with a large red lantern that is a symbol of Asakusa. The beautiful vermillion landscape is spectacular and has become a famous tourist spot that most tourists visit here. On Nakamise-Dori, which leads to the main shrine, many souvenirs unique to Japan are on sale! Among the seven deities of good fortune, Daikokuten is enshrined at Sensoji Temple.
Stop 9
⏱ 20 minAsakusa Nakamise Shopping Street: Let's walk the Nakamise Shopping Street, which is the busiest area in Asakusa. We will guide you through the recommended shops where you can buy souvenirs and eat famous local foods. Don't forget to take a photo near the Kaminarimon gate as well!
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- •Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
- •On Wednesday, "Ishihama Saryo Raku" is closed, so we will show you an alternative spot.
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