A Guide to Tokyo's Brooklyn(Kuramae and Asakusa area)
Joined 2024
Kuramae, Tokyo's Brooklin, is located near Asakusa and the Sumida River. Kuramae’s tranquillity provides a unique balance to Asakusa’s busy tourist atmosphere.
Since the beginning of the Edo Period, Kuramae was home to numerous warehouses and commercial distribution centers.
Recently, unique shops and cafes renovated from those old buildings started opening.
Let us walk around Kuramae and enjoy ''Tokyo's Brooklin'' together.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
SOL's Coffee Roastery
My tour start with good coffee. SOL's Coffee Roastery is one of the best coffee shops in Kuramae.
Sumida Riverside Walk
Enjoy walking with the beautiful river vew.
Asakusa - Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street
Sensoji Temple is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo. You can learn the history of the temple and enjoy the photoshooting with the signiture big lantern.
You can also buy some Japanese souvenirs at the Nakamise Shopping Street and enjoy Japanese small snacks.
Lunch(Sushi, Ramen etc.)
Kakimori, Osaji, Dandelion Chocolate etc...
Let's drop by some Kuramae's unique stores.
Ending Point
At your hotel or nearest railway/subway sta.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up and drop-off
lunch (around JPY1,000-2000), public transportation fee (around JPY1000)
Tour Important Information
※Transportation fees for you and guide are not included in my tour price. I would ask you to pay your guide's total transportation fee at the end of the tour.
※Please make sure to wear comfortable shoes. This tour involves a lot of walking.
※Please bring Japanese yen for souvenirs and Japanese sweets. Asakusa and Ueno areas don't have much credit card acceptances.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Shoichi T.
Born and raised in Nara and living in Tokyo now. I was in the US for 6 yeras in total(2 years in Ann Arbor MI for MBA, 4 years in Palo Alto, CA for startup investment). I love traveling and have been to more than 40 countries. My family home in Nara is 250 years old and my ancestor is a famous Samurai. Go Blue!
$121/ per group
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