Do you need a tour for Senso-ji?
No. A regular visit to Senso-ji is free and needs no booking, and the way from the Kaminarimon gate through Nakamise-dori to the main hall is easy to follow on your own. A tour adds a guide, a theme such as food, or a different way to move through Asakusa. It does not add admission, because there is no general admission ticket.
The options below fall into four groups: a free guided walk, a paid evening food tour, rickshaw rides and trips on the Sumida by water bus. Prices are in Japanese yen (JPY) as listed in 2026. Each example comes from a single provider, so it shows what one product costs and not a market range.
Asakusa tour options compared
Prices in 2026. Each row is one provider's product.
| Option | Length | Price in 2026 | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free guided walk (TOKYO SGG CLUB) | About 90 minutes | Free | Senso-ji and the surroundings |
| Evening food tour (Arigato Travel) | 3 hours | From JPY 26,400 for adults, from JPY 13,200 for children aged 3–12 | Tastings, 1 drink, dinner, matcha and dessert |
| Rickshaw (Ebisuya) | 12 to 60 minutes | JPY 4,000 to 20,000 per vehicle | A ride with a driver; no temple admission involved |
| Water bus to Hinode | About 40 minutes | JPY 1,000 for adults, one way | Transport on the Sumida |
| Water bus to Odaiba | 50 to 65 minutes | JPY 2,000 for adults, one way | Transport on the Sumida |
The food tour price is a starting price, so it does not hold for every date. Children aged 0 to 2 go free on that tour, and from age 13 the full price applies.
Our picks: tours compared
A walk to the temple, a food walk and a dinner cruise on the Sumida.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Sumida River dinner cruise on a traditional boat
A boat trip with a Japanese dinner of about 14 dishes and unlimited drinks. Hotel pickup is not included, and the staff use a translator instead of an English guide.
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Asakusa food walk with 12 dishes
Twelve Japanese dishes and two drinks on a 2.5-hour walk in English. Hotel pickup is not included.
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Guided walk to Senso-ji Temple
A guided two-hour walk to Senso-ji. The meeting point depends on the option you choose.
Check availability →Asakusa tours and experiences
Walking tours, food tours, rickshaw rides and cultural experiences around Senso-ji, with live prices and availability.
The options in detail
What each one involves.
The free guided walk
TOKYO SGG CLUB offers guided walks through Senso-ji and its surroundings, supported by Taito ward. They last about 90 minutes. You meet at the counter on the ground floor of the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, opposite the Kaminarimon, and should arrive 10 minutes early. Places go in order of arrival and may be limited, and a walk can be cancelled at short notice. The calendar shows possible starts at 10:30 and 13:15, but not every slot runs on every day, so check the current calendar before you go.
Opening hours →The evening food tour
The Asakusa Twilight Evening Tour by Arigato Travel takes 3 hours and lists departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. It includes tastings, 1 drink, dinner, matcha and dessert. Further food and drinks and transport are not included. The provider cannot guarantee allergen-free food because it uses other kitchens. Vegetarian and other changes need advance notice.
Nakamise-dori →Rickshaw rides
The stand is east of the Kaminarimon on Kaminarimon-dori, and rides start from 9:30 and run into the evening, depending on the season. Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Rides of 30 minutes or more can be booked ahead, while the 12-minute ride cannot.
Rickshaw guide →Water bus on the Sumida
TOKYO CRUISE sails from Asakusa to Hinode, Hama-rikyu and Odaiba. The Hama-rikyu fare of JPY 1,180 includes the garden entry. Odaiba trips are best reserved. Weather and water conditions can change or cancel sailings.
Getting there →Kimono for a day
Not a tour, but often booked as one: a kimono set with dressing help from JPY 4,500 for the basic plan, tax included. Allow 45 to 70 minutes for dressing.
Kimono rental →Your own route
The classic walk is free: Kaminarimon, Nakamise-dori, Hozomon, main hall, then the pagoda. Add Asakusa Shrine next door and a detour into the side streets.
Things to do in Asakusa →Rickshaw prices by duration
Per vehicle, tax included, in 2026.
| Duration | 1 adult | 2 adults |
|---|---|---|
| 12 minutes | JPY 4,000 | JPY 5,000 |
| 30 minutes | JPY 9,000 | JPY 10,000 |
| 45 minutes | JPY 13,000 | JPY 15,000 |
| 60 minutes | JPY 16,000 | JPY 20,000 |
| Each extra 10 minutes after 60 | JPY 2,500 | JPY 3,000 |
A driver who speaks a foreign language or a specific driver costs JPY 1,000 extra per rickshaw. Pickup elsewhere or a different drop-off point starts at JPY 1,000, depending on distance. The provider takes cash, credit cards and digital wallets.
What to check before you book
The wording differs more than the prices do.
What the price includes
A paid tour does not include temple admission, because there is none. Look at whether food, drinks, transport and a guide are part of the price.
The meeting point and the time
Asakusa has several stations called Asakusa, so read the meeting point carefully. For the free walk, the counter opposite the Kaminarimon is the place.
Language
Not every tour is offered in every language. Check the language of the guide for your date.
Cancellation terms
Terms differ by provider and cannot be carried over from one tour to another. Read them before you pay.
Staying elsewhere in Tokyo? Walking tours of other districts are covered in the Shibuya tours guide.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the tours fit.
Asakusa tours: frequently asked questions
Is there a free tour of Senso-ji?
Yes. TOKYO SGG CLUB runs free guided walks of about 90 minutes. You meet at the information center opposite the Kaminarimon, 10 minutes before the start. Places depend on order of arrival, and some days have fewer slots.
Does a tour include entry to the temple?
There is nothing to include, because regular entry is free. What a paid tour adds is a guide, food, a ride or another activity.
How much does a rickshaw ride cost?
JPY 4,000 for 12 minutes with 1 adult, JPY 9,000 for 30 minutes and JPY 16,000 for 60 minutes. The price is per vehicle, and a ride with 2 adults costs JPY 1,000 to 4,000 more, depending on the length.
Are food tours suitable for allergies?
The food tour example cannot guarantee allergen-free dishes because it uses other kitchens. Vegetarian and other adjustments need advance notice.
Do I need to book a tour in advance?
There is no general rule. The free walk works by order of arrival, the 12-minute rickshaw ride cannot be reserved and the Odaiba water bus is best reserved. Check the provider's page for your date.