Asakusa’s sights are free and compact, so what is worth booking are the things that add depth: a guided walk that explains the temple’s rituals, a kimono rental or tea ceremony, the Skytree ticket in advance, and a yakatabune dinner cruise. All listings were checked on GetYourGuide in October 2026; prices are indicative.
Our pick of Asakusa & Skytree tours & tickets
from €11 Asakusa and Senso-ji Walking Tour
An inexpensive small-group walk through Senso-ji and the old streets around it, with the stories behind Tokyo’s oldest neighbourhood.
from €11 Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck Admission Ticket
Entry to the Tembo Deck at 350 metres, with an optional upgrade to the Tembo Galleria at 450 metres. One of the best-selling tickets in the city.
from €27 Asakusa Kimono Rental with Optional Photoshoot
Choose a kimono, be dressed by staff and explore Asakusa in it for the day; a professional outdoor photoshoot can be added.
from €47 Asakusa Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweets
Wear a kimono, learn the etiquette of the tea ceremony and whisk your own matcha, served with traditional sweets.
from €90 Sumida River Yakatabune Dinner Cruise
Dinner aboard a traditional low-roofed houseboat, cruising down the Sumida River towards Tokyo Bay with views of Skytree.
from €85 Asakusa, Skytree & Akihabara Go-Kart Experience
A guided street-kart drive in costume past Asakusa, Skytree and Akihabara. A driving permit valid in Japan is required.
Booking tips
- Kimono shops get busy by 10:00. Book the first slot of the day; dressing takes 30–45 minutes and you normally return the kimono by late afternoon.
- Skytree: buy a dated ticket for a clear day if you can, and aim for an hour before sunset.
- Dinner cruises do not all leave from Asakusa itself — check the pier and how to reach it before booking.
