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Last tour of 2024: Tour of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, 28 December 2024

Thank you very much for participating in the tour, which was last tour of Tokyo Free Walking Tour in 2024. On this tour, we hosted 22 people from USA, Canada, and China. We divided into 5 groups. The weather was fine but the temperature was low as we are in the midst of winter. When you come to Japan in this time of year, please prepare a coat and a sweater to keep your body warm outside. We were very much pleased to host so many and wonderful people from all around the world. Number of guests w...
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Bustling and vibrant Ameyoko, the Asakusa and Ueno Park tours on December 25th

Many thanks for participating in Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 25th. 24 people joined our tours from America, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Spain. We hope you enjoyed the tour with us on Christmas Day. As mentioned, photos we took during the tours are posted. Ameyoko is one of Japan’s most lively alleys as distinct from peaceful Ueno Park close by. It is located under the rail line between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station on the 400-meter s...
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Preparing for the New Year : Tour report of Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 22nd

Hello Dear guests, did you enjoy our Tokyo Free Walking Tours in Asakusa and Ueno Park ? We welcomed 7 guests in total from USA, Russia, Spain and India. Thank you for spending our precious time with us. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan.As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had. Asakusa AM GroupA Asakusa AM Group B Ueno Park Asakusa PM The day before was the winter solstice, and Asakusa Shrine offers special Goshuin stamps to coincide w...
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Pop in!The colorful hagoita fair in Asakusa, the Ueno Park and Asakusa tours on December 18th

Thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Ueno Park and Asakusa on December 18th. We welcomed 14 people from  Australia, Philippines, Spain and America. We hope you enjoyed the last beauty of autumn foliage in Ueno Park and the colorful hagoita fair in Asakusa. The following photos were taken during the tours for your memory.   Hagoita(battledore) fair is annually held at Sensoji Temple grounds in Asakusa on December 17-19 to wrap up the year. Hagoiita is a wooden racket for traditional ...
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Tour Report of Asakusa on December 14, 2024

Welcoming 6 guests from the two countries, Australia and Mexico, we had the tour to Asakusa Temple and Asakusa Shrines. As the Nakamise Street, which is the approach to the temple’s main hall, is always crowded, 6 people were the decent size as a group. Thanks to the sunny weather, we had the good tour of one and a half hour, regardless of the cold wind. The tours of Tokyo Free Walking Tour are the best choice for their group size, free talking and questions and answers during the tours. Custome...
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The long-awaited event of Sensoji Temple on Dec 13th, the Asakusa and Ueno Park tour report

We’re so thankful that you have chosen Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 11th. 13 people joined our tours from US, Canada, India, Malaysia and Australia. The weather was fine at the beginning of winter. The autumn colors of the ginkgo trees at Ueno Park are still beautiful. The photos which we took during the tours are posted. Following our latest report, December 13th is a special day for Sensoji Temple. The Goddess of Mercy which is housed at its main hall will be di...
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Tour Report of Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 8; Buddha’s Enlightenment Day

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking tour at Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 8, 2024. We welcomed 24 guests from US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It was a tremendous opportunity for us to meet wonderful guests from many countries and share interesting conversations. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached so that you can remember the fun times we had during the tour. Asakusa AM Group A Asakusa AM Group B Asakusa PM Ueno Park Group A Ueno Park Group B December 8...
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Have fun with the November 30th trial tour of the antenna shops, the Asakusa tour report on November 27th

Thank you for spending your precious time on TFWT’s tour in Asakusa on November 27th. We welcomed 9 people from USA and Indonesia. It was unusually warm and clear weather at the end of autumn. We hope you had a nice time in Asakusa with us. As promised, the photos we took during the tour are posted. Antenna shops are stores which specialize in local products such as food, drinks and traditional crafts representing 47 prefectures. These shops spread the beauty of those regional products, tourism ...
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Perfect Day for Walking Tour : Tour report of Asakusa on Nov. 24th

Thank you so much for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa on Nov 24th. We welcomed 22 guests in total from USA, Norway, Israel, Australia, Slovenia, Chlie and Brazil . The weather was perfect for walking tour. Rainy days have their own charm, but we are happy when we are blessed with clear skies like this today. Unique buildings were also shining. We hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached t...
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Asakusa Morning Tour on Nov.20th,2024

Thank you for choosing our tour at Asakusa on Nov.20th,2024. We welcomed 16 guests from USA, Australia, Spain and Canada. I hope all of you enjoyed and shared interesting conversations with us during the tour. As promised, group photos and snapshots are attached to remember the fun times we had in spite of cold rain. Have you heard of Antenna Shop in Tokyo? There are 47prefectures in Japan. Each of them have their own specialities. Even your vacation time is limited, you can visit many areas in ...