Many thanks for joining Tokyo Free Walking tour at Asakusa and Ueno Park on March 23, 2025. We welcomed 26 guests from USA, UK, Brazil, Australia, Philippines, Canada, Italy and Mexico. 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.
You may wonder why some Japanese people are wearing masks. Those who wear masks during this season are likely suffering from hay fever. In Japan, many cedar and cypress trees have been planted, and their pollen is the main cause of hay fever. The hay fever season in spring lasts from around February to May. It is said that one in two people in Japan suffers from hay fever. Pollen-free cedar trees have already been developed and planted. In the near future, the problem of hay fever in Japan may decrease. Do people in your country suffer from hay fever? We aim not only to share the history of Senso-ji Temple and Ueno Park but also to enjoy exchanging stories about our daily lives and cultural differences with our guests. We warmly invite you to join us!
The combined tour with Asakusa in the morning and Ueno Park in the afternoon is not mandated, but it is just our recommendation. You can choose either of the tours as you wish.
Once again, thank you for choosing Tokyo Free Walking Tour during your precious time in Tokyo. In case you happen to be back in Tokyo, please join another one of our tours. Your feedback is important and helpful to us. If you enjoyed our tour, please consider posting a review on TripAdvisor/Facebook, etc. Your comments will help contribute to higher-quality tours. For more information about our tour, please visit our website at https://tfwt.jp/top/asakusa/, https://tfwt.jp/top/ueno/, https://www.facebook.com/TokyoFWT or Tokyo Free Walking Tour at https://www.tripadvisor.jp/.
(Posted by Yutaka)