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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....
Asakusa

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!
Asakusa

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...
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...
Asakusa

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.
Ueno Park

Meiji Shrine Teemed with Autumnal Celebration: November 16th, an Auspicious Day of Great Peace

Discover why Meiji Shrine is a top autumn destination in Tokyo. Colorful foliage, photogenic spots, and authentic cultural experiences await every visitor.
Asakusa

Quiet Rain, Fresh Discoveries🧐: A Day in Asakusa and Ueno – November 9th, 2025 

Discover the charm of Asakusa and Ueno with Tokyo Free Walking Tour.
Asakusa

Time to Enjoy Urban Autumn Leaves

Thank you for joining our tours. It was an agreeable autumn day, and we enjoyed our walk while sharing friendly and inspiring conversation. Now it is the time to appreciate Tokyo’s autumn leaves. The gingko trees will soon assume yellow hue, reaching their peak toward the end of November. The season had just begun and we were able to find some earlier colors. For the future guests, we invite you to come and see the urban scenes of modern buildings with yellow gingko leaves glowing in the slantin...
Asakusa

Passing Autumn Rain Couldn’t Discourage Our Guests’ Enthusiasm: October 26th Asakusa and Ueno Park Tours 

Thank you for having joined our October 26th tours. The minor autumn rain caught us occasionally, but it didn’t dump your cheerful spirit. We deeply appreciate your active participation. On rainy days, we really feel grateful when we stand underneath the colossal eaves of Sensoji temple. We feel as though the beautiful curvy wings of the roof embody the benevolence provided by the Bodhisattva, gently embracing the visitors seeking shelter. The authentic temple buildings typically have dexterous ...
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Coming soon! Chrysanthemum Memorial Service at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa! Tour Report of Asakusa and Ueno Park on October 15,2025

Thank you for choosing our tour at Asakusa and Ueno Park on October 15. We welcomed 27 people from USA, U.K, Belgium Italy, Colombia, Germany and Taiwan 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.    On October 18, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa will hold the Chrysanthemum Memorial Service (Kiku Kuyoe). This traditional ceremony, which has a long history, was first held i...