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The giant red lantern of Kaminarimon gate lit up at night in Asakusa

Asakusa After Dark: A Photogenic Night Walk

Asakusa after dark.

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  • No Ninja costume
  • 60 min
  • English
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What you’ll do

  • Kaminarimon, no crowds
  • Your own photographer
  • Temple vs. shrine
  • Night-only shutter art

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Your 60 minutes

  1. 00–08 min Meet up & rooftop view of Senso-ji and Skytree
  2. 08–19 min Kaminarimon & the Nakamise shutter-art hunt
  3. 19–32 min Lit-up Senso-ji & five-story pagoda, omikuji fortune
  4. 32–44 min Asakusa Shrine, temple vs. shrine
  5. 44–55 min Denboin-dori, your final photo
  6. 55–60 min Farewell & tips for the rest of your night

Asakusa Night Photo Walk · about 60 min

Your 60 minutes, unrolled

Asakusa after dark.

Asakusa Night Photo Walk · 60 min

  1. Tokyo Skytree and the Sumida River at dusk

    Side quest 01

    Tokyo lights up

    Meet your guide and see Senso-ji and the Skytree glow from above.

  2. Nakamise shopping street at night with its shutters down

    Side quest 02

    Shutters with secrets

    After closing time, Nakamise’s shutters show painted scenes of old Edo.

  3. The lit-up Hozomon gate and five-story pagoda of Senso-ji at night

    Side quest 03

    The temple glows

    Senso-ji and its five-story pagoda, lit against the night sky.

  4. Wooden drawers of omikuji fortune slips

    Side quest 04

    Pull your fortune

    Shake the box, draw a number, open your omikuji.

  5. Denboin-dori street in Asakusa glowing with lanterns in the evening

    Side quest 05

    One last shot

    Your best photo of the night, on lantern-lit Denboin-dori.

  6. Your turn.

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Kaminarimon’s giant lantern on a rainy night
Kaminarimon’s giant lantern on a rainy night
Visitors walking toward the lit-up Hozomon gate
Visitors walking toward the lit-up Hozomon gate
The Kaminarimon lantern framed by Nakamise at night
The Kaminarimon lantern framed by Nakamise at night
Looking up at the red lanterns of Kaminarimon
Looking up at the red lanterns of Kaminarimon
A wall of paper lanterns in an Asakusa street
A wall of paper lanterns in an Asakusa street
Tokyo Skytree and the Sumida River at dusk
Tokyo Skytree and the Sumida River at dusk
Asakusa at night from above, with the five-story pagoda and Nakamise lit up
Asakusa at night from above, with the five-story pagoda and Nakamise lit up
Nakamise shopping street at night with its shutters down
Nakamise shopping street at night with its shutters down
The lit-up Hozomon gate and five-story pagoda of Senso-ji at night
The lit-up Hozomon gate and five-story pagoda of Senso-ji at night
Wooden drawers of omikuji fortune slips
Wooden drawers of omikuji fortune slips
Denboin-dori street in Asakusa glowing with lanterns in the evening
Denboin-dori street in Asakusa glowing with lanterns in the evening

Good to know

Questions? Answered.

Please note Your guide does not wear a Ninja costume on this tour. Your guide dresses in black with a black mask or bandana.

Where do we meet?

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, 1F entrance (across from Kaminarimon). A 1–2 minute walk from Asakusa Station (Ginza Line Exit 2 / Asakusa Line Exit A4). Look for your guide dressed in black with a black mask or bandana.

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When does it start?

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (every 30 minutes). The tour takes about 60 minutes.

How much does it cost?

1 adult: ¥8,000 per adult · 2 adults: ¥4,000 per adult · 3 adults: ¥2,800 per adult · 4+ adults: ¥2,500 per adult. Kids 12 and under join free with an adult, as many as you bring.

How do I book?

Booking opens soon. Tap “Ask about dates” and tell us when you’d like to go; we’ll email you as soon as booking opens.

I’m not good at taking photos. Is that OK?

Of course. Your guide suggests the angles and the timing so you get the best shot.

Can we go inside the Main Hall?

The Main Hall doors close at 5:00 PM, but the light-up and the temple grounds can be enjoyed from outside.

Is the omikuji fortune included?

It is optional and not included (about 100–200 JPY).

What if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine. If we cancel for stormy weather, you get a full refund.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. Children 12 and under join free and must be with a guardian.

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