Asakusa

The “Rainy” Christmas Is Over — Now, We Look Ahead to the New Year

Join Tokyo Free Walking Tour's free walking tour in Tokyo: explore the historic Asakusa area in the morning, then stroll through nostalgic Yanaka-Nezu in the afternoon. Discover hidden backstreets, local life, and the serene Nezu Shrine with experienced local guides.

2025.12.26

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The Year-End and New Year Season Is Just Around the Corner on December 20, 2025

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour at Asakusa on December 20, 2025. We welcomed 8 guests from US, UK and New Zealand. 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. Recently, the weather has become quite cold. Every year, about three million people visit Senso-ji Temple during the first three day...

2025.12.20

Asakusa

The colorful Hagoita-Ichi Fair in Asakusa and the largest ceiling painting in Ueno. Asakusa and Ueno Park tours on December 17th

Thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour in Asakusa and Ueno Park on December 17th. We welcomed ８people from America, Canada and UK. Some of our guests kindly joined both tours. We hope you had a time to took a glance at the colorful Hagoita-Ichi Fair during the tour in Asakusa. The following photos were taken during the tours for your memory. From December 17th to 19th, the annual Hagoita-Ichi Fair (battledore festival) is taking place to wrap up the year at the Sensoji Temple precincts....

2025.12.18

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Chilly Weather Melted by Smiles 😊– Asakusa & Ueno Tours on December 14th

Despite the freezing rain, guests from Belgium, Taiwan, and the U.S. joined our spirited walking tour of Asakusa and Ueno. Discover how smiles and curiosity turned a chilly day into a heartwarming Tokyo adventure!

2025.12.15

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Tour Report: Asakusa morning tour on December 10th 2025

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour. We welcomed a lovely guest from Italy. It was a typical winter clear day in Tokyo, a bit chilly for us, but pigeons didn't mind and enjoyed bathing at a hand pump in Senso-ji precinct. What a peaceful scene it was!! As it was a private tour, we were happy to arrange the tour for her interests. On the way, we gave several quizzes associated with the explanation spots, most of which she answered correctly and made us surprised! In return, she asked ...

2025.12.11

Asakusa

Yanaka＆Nezu tour has become a regular tour, the Asakusa and Yanaka & Nezu tours on December 6th

Thank you for spending your valuable time in our tours in Asakusa and Yanaka & Nezu on December 6th. We welcomed19 people from France, Israel, America, Mexico, Brunei and Australia. Some of our guests kindly joined both tours. It was a bit cold in the beginning of winter but not too bad.The photos we took during the tours are posted. The Yanaka & Nezu tour is a new tour for Tokyo Fre Walking Tour and the tour has now become a regular tour after a couple of trials. It has the itinerary with full ...

2025.12.07

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Enjoying the Last Resonance of the Autumn Color Finale: December 3rd Asakusa and Ueno Tours

Thank you for joining our tours. Although the sky was overcast and occasional sprinkles heralded a wintry chill, our cheerful walking parties were not hindered in a least. We had great moments with our enthusiastic guests. Time flies! We are already in December. A lot of year-end occasions are expected everywhere. The 108 tolls of the bell on New Year’s eve is one of such events practiced throughout Japan. Each bell sound is believed to dispel the 108 worldly cravings that, according to the Budd...

2025.12.04

AsakusaUeno Park

Asakusa Morning Tour on November 29, 2025

Thank you for choosing our tour at Asakusa on Nov.29, 2025. We welcomed 7 guests from USA, Korea and Malaysia. 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. Your feedback is important and helpful to us. If you enjoyed our tour, please considerposting a review on our TripAdvisor/Facebook etc. Your comments will help contributeto higher-quality tours. Once again, thank y...

2025.11.30

Asakusa

Tour report of Asakusa and Ueno on November 26th: with some information for your visit in December

Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking Tour. We welcomed a guest from Brazil in Asakusa tour and also a guest from Australia in Ueno tour.　It was a pleasant sunny day with brilliant autumn colors under the bule sky. In Asakusa, it looks that preparations for the coming winter and the end of the year have already started. The annual Last Festival of the year is held on December 17th-19th.　The “Hagoita” (battledores)Market is held, and you can buy beautifully crafted battledores. Some are mode...

2025.11.27

AsakusaUeno Park

Autumn Encounters in Ueno and Asakusa🍂 – November 23rd Tour Report

Check our November 23rd walking tour through Ueno and Asakusa, where vivid kimonos, autumn leaves, and chance encounters brought 13 international guests together in a celebration of culture and connection.

2025.11.24

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