Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter

Name: Asakusa Cultural Journey from Edo Traditions to Rakugo Laughter
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5.0(1)3h 30mEnglishBook 1 day aheadAsakusa, Japan

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"MagicalTrip's Exclusive Collaboration tour created in partnership with Rakugo Master /Broadway performer Katsura Sunshine. Sample classic Edo street foods as you stroll through Nakamise Street. Discover Senso-ji temple etiquette and explore Asakusa’s rich collection of traditional shops and cultural spots. Rakugo Comic Storytelling in English by Canadian Katsura Sunshine who performs Rakugo in New York on Broadway once a month Gain an understanding of Edo-period daily life—enhancing your appreciation of the humor and storytelling in Rakugo."

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Small snack
A local guide: An English-speaking guide
Ticket of Rakugo Katsura Sunshine in Tokyo

What you'll do

Kaminarimon Gate
2-3-1, Asakusa, Japan
Meeting place: In front of Kaminarimon Police Box
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
2-3-1, , Asakusa, Japan
Nakamise shopping street The tour begins at the iconic Kaminarimon Gate. Stroll down the bustling Nakamise shopping street to taste 400-year-old traditional Edo snacks like rice crackers.
25 min
Senso-ji Temple
2-3-1, Asakusa, Japan
Afterward, step into the sacred grounds of Senso-ji Temple, where your local guide will teach you authentic worship etiquette and the deep spiritual meaning behind the incense smoke, fully immersing you in Japan's history.
20 min
Asakusa
Asakusa, Japan
Nishi-sando Dive into Asakusa's colorful backstreets to discover the roots of Tokyo's historic entertainment district. Walk through Nishi-sando to learn how simple props like folding fans are used in traditional storytelling
1 hour
Hoppy Street
2 Chome-3-19 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, 2 Chome-3-19 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan, Asakusa, Japan
Hoppy street We will then explore "Rokku," the historical theater hub, and feel the nostalgic atmosphere of Hoppy Street, where the casual drinking culture of everyday Edo commoners is still very much alive today.
10 min
Asakusa
Asakusa, Japan
English Rakugo Performance (70mins) at Mokuba-tei Laugh Out Loud: World-Class English Rakugo Comedy Show by Katsura Sunshine The ultimate cultural journey concludes at the Mokubatei theater with an exclusive Rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) performance! Because you just experienced the Edo lifestyle on the streets, the context of the jokes will be twice as funny. Sit back and laugh out loud as Broadway star and renowned Canadian Rakugo master, Katsura Sunshine, brings Edo stories to life entirely in English.
1h 30m