Asakusa History and Kappa Street (Kappabashi Dogugai) Tour

As you walk from Kaminarimon through Nakamise Shopping Street to Senso-ji Temple, you’ll experience nearly 2,000 years of history and get a taste of Japan’s unique food culture. At Senso-ji, you’ll learn and try out the traditional customs of temple visits, including the purification ritual and how to properly offer prayers. If you wish, you can also draw an *omikuji* (fortune slip). At Asakusa Shrine, you'll learn about the differences between Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Strolling down Hoppy Street, you'll get a glimpse into Japan's izakaya (pub) culture and see iconic local dishes like *Hoppy* (a popular drink) and stewed offal. Finally, we’ll head to Kappa Street (Kappabashi Dogugai) , one of Japan’s largest wholesale districts. Keep an eye out for statues of *kappa*—mischievous creatures from Japanese folklore that give the area its name! You can shop for uniquely Japanese souvenirs such as traditional tableware, lacquerware, kitchen knives, food replicas.