WALK WITH KEI
Hozomon gate and the five-storey pagoda of Senso-ji lit up at night
Private · English · 7:30 PM · Asakusa, Tokyo

Asakusa After Dark

A 2.5-hour evening walk through the lit-up temple town, with a local who photographs and films you as you go. The next day you receive 30 to 40 finished photos and a short film of your night.

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A film, not just photos

Most photo tours hand you stills. You get those, plus a 90-second edited film with music, in the orientation you choose: vertical for your phone, or landscape for the big screen.

Asakusa without the crowds

By 7:30 PM the day-trippers are gone. Nakamise's shutters are down and the painted panels behind them are lit. The temple grounds are almost yours.

Delivered the next day

Photos colour-corrected, film edited, download link in your inbox the following day. No waiting a week.

The route

Six stops, 1.8 km, all on foot and all on open streets and temple grounds. We stop to shoot at each one, then move on together.

Kaminarimon gate with the great red lantern at night7:30 PM
KaminarimonWe meet under the great lantern. Your first photo of the night.
Nakamise shopping street at night, shutters down and lit7:45 PM
Nakamise, after closingAn empty avenue of painted shutters. Daytime visitors never see this.
Five-storey pagoda of Senso-ji lit at night8:05 PM
Senso-jiHozomon, the pagoda and the main hall, lit and almost empty. How to purify your hands, how to bow.
Denboin street with lanterns at night8:40 PM
Denbo-in lanesEdo-style lamps and signboards. Quiet enough to hear your own footsteps.
Hoppy Street izakaya row at night9:00 PM
Hoppy StreetA lively row of open-air izakaya. Stop for a drink or just walk through, your call.
Tokyo Skytree over the Sumida river at night9:20 PM
Sumida riversideTokyo Skytree across the water. The closing shot of your film.
Route mapMap of the evening route from Kaminarimon to Azumabashi

What you get

  • Private walk, 1 to 4 guests, 2.5 hours in English
  • 30 to 40 photographs, colour-corrected
  • A 90-second edited film of your evening, with music
  • Your choice of vertical or landscape film (tell us when you book)
  • Everything delivered the next day; download link live for 7 days
  • Umbrellas if it rains (wet stone and lanterns photograph beautifully)

Not included: food and drinks, transport, kimono rental. The main hall closes at 5 PM, so we see it lit from outside.

Price
¥9,000 per person

Same price as on the booking platforms. Booking direct means your money goes to the guide, not to commission.

Optional extras

Extended film
A 3-minute cut with every stop and a spoken introduction		+¥4,000 / group
All photos
Every usable frame from the night, colour-corrected, not just the best 30 to 40		+¥2,000 / group
Request a date

Booking

Send a request

Tell us your date, group size and whether you want a vertical or landscape film. Available most evenings, weekends included.

We confirm within 24 hours

You get a reply with the meeting details and a secure payment link (card, via Stripe).

Pay and you're booked

Full refund up to 24 hours before we meet. See terms.

Request form

[PLACEHOLDER: Microsoft Forms embed goes here. Fields: name / email / preferred date + backup date / number of guests / film orientation (vertical or landscape) / any mobility concerns / how you found us]

Until the form is live: email walkwithkei@outlook.jp with your date and group size.

Prefer to book through a platform? Asakusa After Dark is also listed on GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are the same.

Good to know

How much walking is it?

2.5 hours on foot, about 1.8 km, mostly flat, at an easy pace. Some paving is uneven and a few stretches are dimly lit, so we take those slowly. There are steps along the way and nowhere to sit, so this isn't the right evening for anyone who can't manage 2.5 hours on their feet.

What if it rains?

Rain is not a cancellation. Wet stone and paper lanterns photograph beautifully, and umbrellas are provided. Genuinely unsafe weather (typhoon, lightning, heavy snow) is different: we call it off at least 2 hours before and you choose a full refund or another date.

Do I need my own camera?

No. Everything is shot on our equipment. Bring your phone if you like; we're happy to take a few on it too.

Can I opt out of being filmed?

Yes. Say so when you book or on the night and we shoot stills only. The price doesn't change.

What is the Self-guided Edition?

The same route as an audio and video guide you follow on your own phone, for evenings when the guided walk is full or you'd rather go at your own pace. Details here.