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Shadows of Edo: Yoshiwara Courtesan District & Asakusa Backstreet
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step beyond Tokyo’s famous landmarks and discover a quieter side of the city on this small-group evening walking tour through Asakusa and Yoshiwara. While Kaminarimon and Senso-ji attract crowds, this tour takes you into hidden backstreets and historic areas many visitors never see.
Led by a local guide, you’ll explore the former Yoshiwara district, once Edo-period Japan’s only licensed pleasure quarter. Though the original buildings no longer remain, the streets and atmosphere still preserve traces of the past. Through engaging storytelling, your guide will bring old Tokyo to life and explain how people once sought entertainment and escape during the Edo era.
Discover quiet alleys, hidden...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A Professional Local Guide
Transportation during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
The Sacred Ginkgo Tree of Sensō-ji
Your guide will be waiting in front of the The Sacred Ginkgo Tree of Sensō-ji 10 minutes before the tour starts.
They will be holding a sign that says "YURAGI TOUR", so please gather at the meeting spot on time.
Return
Yoshiharabenzaitenokumiya
Itinerary
1
The Sacred Ginkgo Tree of Sensō-ji
Meet your guide and receive an introduction to the tour and the hidden history of Yoshiwara and old Edo nightlife culture.
5 minutes
2
Sanyabori Park
Discover the history of the former Sanyabori canal and learn how Yoshiwara was structured during the Edo period.
15 minutes
3
Mikaeri Yanagi (Looking-back willow tree)
Hear the story behind the famous “Looking Back Willow,” where visitors to Yoshiwara were said to turn around for one last glance before entering the district.
10 minutes
4
Yoshiwara Omon
Visit the former entrance gate of Yoshiwara and explore the history of Edo’s licensed pleasure quarters and entertainment culture.
20 minutes
5
Yoshiwara Shrine
Visit this historic shrine connected to Yoshiwara’s past while learning about courtesan culture, local traditions, and the lives of townspeople during the Edo era.
20 minutes
6
Yoshiwara Benzaiten
Conclude the tour with final historical insights, a Q&A session, and recommendations for exploring Asakusa afterward.
5 minutes
Shadows of Edo: Yoshiwara Courtesan District & Asakusa Backstreet
(1) Reviews
About
Step beyond Tokyo’s famous landmarks and discover a quieter side of the city on this small-group evening walking tour through Asakusa and Yoshiwara. While Kaminarimon and Senso-ji attract crowds, this tour takes you into hidden backstreets and historic areas many visitors never see.
Led by a local guide, you’ll explore the former Yoshiwara district, once Edo-period Japan’s only licensed pleasure quarter. Though the original buildings no longer remain, the streets and atmosphere still preserve traces of the past. Through engaging storytelling, your guide will bring old Tokyo to life and explain how people once sought entertainment and escape during the Edo era.
Discover quiet alleys, hidden...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A Professional Local Guide
Transportation during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
The Sacred Ginkgo Tree of Sensō-ji
Your guide will be waiting in front of the The Sacred Ginkgo Tree of Sensō-ji 10 minutes before the tour starts.
They will be holding a sign that says "YURAGI TOUR", so please gather at the meeting spot on time.
