Do you understand the difference between a temple and a shrine? You can explore the Japanese religious tradition by touring and collecting the Goshuin at the temples and shrines in the Asakusa area. It is very recommended for those who want to know the background of Japanese culture.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Starbucks@Asakusa Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate)
- Soon after passing the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), you will find Starbucks on your left side.
Asakusa Sensoji-temple
We start collecting the Goshuin (Red Seal) at this temple.
You can buy a stamp book if you do not have it yet.
Imado Shrine
The doll of the "beckoning cat" started from this shrine, which is also famous as a praying site for "match-making."
Ootori Shrine
This shrine is very popular and famous as a site for thriving business.
Oono Terusaki Shrine
This shrine is a place to wish for improving schoolwork and artistic performance.
Akiba Shrine
The name "Akihabara" started from this shrine.
Ending Point
Ueno Station
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Licenced Guide Fee
Goshuin Book Fee (2,000-3,000 yen per book)
Goshuin Seal Fee (usually 500 yen per seal)
This tour involves a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
It gets very busy at the end of the year and at the beginning of the year. During this period, it may take some time to collect the Goshuin.
I now work as an English translator and an interpreter at home, and my availability is very flexible.
I have been working for the business with American companies for many years and have many experiences guiding customers from all over the world, from Japan to the USA and Europe.
I lived in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for five years and loved to drive around Europe, the USA, and Japan.
I now have a national license as a guiding interpreter and want to introduce Japanese traditional culture to people worldwide who are interested in it.
I can be your guide in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kamakura for your enjoyable time in Japan.
William B.
Visit Kamakura, the 13th century capital of Japan!
“Great Guide Atsushi, Great Day in Kamakura!”
Atsushi met us at our hotel in the morning and arranged all transportation and communications. He is very professional, kind, knowledgeable, accommodating, and can appease any request. The sights in Kamakura were amazing and the weather was a beautiful day. He took us to an excellent restaurant for Soba and our stomachs were very happy! Given that we were on a tight timeframe that day, Atsushi ensured that we made our train back to the airport on time and escorted us along the way. When our train stopped due to an issue, he assured us that we would make our later flight and provided alternative solutions. Fortunately the train resumed and all went according to plan. Atsushi is a man of great character and we recommend him for your tour.
Atsushi K.
I am very thrilled that you two enjoyed a tour in Kamakura. Although I had limited time and could take you to only a few places, I believe you will be back in Japan soon, and I hope to see you again!
“Highlights of Tokyo with excellent guide”
Atsushi is very friendly and helpful and well organised. He showed us a lot of Tokyo in just one day. We saw Schryns and Temples and of course typically market. We walked a lot and at the end we where tired but happy.
Atsushi K.
It is my pleasure to spend time with people like you, and I believe you thoroughly enjoyed your stay in Tokyo. I hope your cruise will be happier than ever and you will return to Japan someday.
“Atsushi, an excellent guide”
Atsushi is an excellent and knowledgeable guide, who is very fluent in English. In addition to guiding us through Tokyo, he gave us insides in the religious, economic, cultural and political life in Japan. The tour itself was very well structured: we saw the old and the new. We also liked very much the use of the metro to visit the different places. It gave us a good view of how the city functions. We highly recommend Atsushi!
Atsushi K.
I could also enjoy my time with you. It is always my pleasure to meet people like you two with different cultural backgrounds, as I can learn a lot from that. If you can visit Japan, I want to be your guide again.
$156/ per group