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Asakusa: Historical and Cultural Food Tour with Friendly Guide
4.9
7 Ratings
Taito City
Immerse yourself in the historical and cultural wonders of Asakusa on this food tour. Explore the ancient Sensoji Temple, indulge in delicious street food, and marvel at the breathtaking Tokyo Skytree. Discover the vibrant flavors and sights of this traditional neighborhood.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Asakusa Kaminarimondori Shopping Street - Explore one of the oldest and longest souvenirs streets in Japan.
- Senso-ji Temple - Visit the most colorful temple in Tokyo and one of the most famous spots for all travelers coming to Tokyo.
- Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon) - Enjoy Japanese street food and try a lot of snacks. Take a lot of nice photos and learn about history and culture from a local professional guide.
- Asakusa Shrine - There is a lot of shrines to see, not only Sensoji Temple and we will guide you to see them.
- Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center - Once you reach Asakusa, go visit Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center for tourism information. As well as guidance in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean, they offer free wifi and the use of an internet PC. The 8 storied building has a cafe, exhibition hall, and also the observation deck on the 7th floor with a great overlook view of Nakamise Street and Sensoji
- Asakusa Hanayashiki - Hanayashiki is the most historic amusement park in Japan that originally opened as a flower park in 1853. Visitors can enjoy retro and rustic attractions.
What's Included
- Savor unique local dishes exclusive to Asakusa
- Enjoy a selection of snacks and desserts
- Embark on a 4-hour walking tour with an experienced local guide
- Indulge in an array of Japanese specialties including beef, sushi, tempura, and sukiyaki
- Inclusive of 2 soft drinks and water to stay refreshed
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of local Asakusa markets
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Asakusa boasts an ambiance reminiscent of classic Tokyo, with Nakamise Street hosting traditional craft stores and food stalls near the historic Sensō-ji temple. The Hanayashiki amusement park, which dates back to the mid-19th century, offers rides and eateries, while the Kuritsu Sumida Park along the river regularly features festivals and pyrotechnics.
Our first destination is Sensoji Temple (浅草寺), a storied Buddhist temple in Tokyo and one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions.
Next, immerse yourself in Asakura’s dynamic culture by indulging in its street food. From authentic Japanese cuisine to picturesque sweet treats like Dango and Daifuku, a range of taste sensations awaits you. The Tokyo Skytree promises to be a spectacular experience. Here you can truly appreciate the magnitude of Tokyo’s scope and density. This world’s tallest tower, standing at an impressive 634 meters, provides an unrivaled 360-degree panorama of Japan. There’s plenty more to explore and experience.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
Location
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(7 Ratings)
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Raygl7103jr
Apr 23, 2024
Tokyo food experience - Our Guide Chisato was excellent and was great with her knowledge of Japanese food and culture was great. She was also a lot of fun to tour with.
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Andrewtx8653fo
Apr 5, 2024
Helpful guide showing Asakusa and other aspects of Japan - A great tour of getting the layout of the Asakusa region. Our guide Amber, helped us out figure out other parts of Tokyo to check out. She also offered if we needed any other help to contact her through WhatsApp.
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Steve_f
Mar 7, 2024
Great Food, Sights and Company - A great way to see Asakusa and sample some of the most delicious food. The tour includes the Temple, the Market and a view from the observation deck among others. Our guide, Chi, was so friendly and knowledgeable and shared so much about Japan's culture and people with us. She even took the same train part of the way home with us to make sure we didn't get lost. This was a great way to spend an evening. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Martamk1592dt
Mar 6, 2024
Amazing tour of the food and culture of Tokyo - It was excellent!! Chisato was a wonderful tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and spoke English fluently! The entire experience was amazing!
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845deborah
Jan 27, 2024
Wonderful tour with Chisato - Chisato was a wonderful guide who spoke excellent English, paced our day well, and went out of her way to find things we asked for. It was our first day in Tokyo and we loved the food, sights and information she shared. We felt like we said goodbye to a good friend who introduced us to our neighborhood.
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1246888
Aug 7, 2019
Our amazing tour of Japan - My family and I visited Japan and it was a wonderful experience,Our tour guide was from Egypt name Adam and speak English, I love the place and fall love with theirs culture.want to visit again just that the flight is to long but I think I will travel by sea lol. Adam is a wonderful tour Guide and will to see him again.thanks for everything bro, you have my number.
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Dib62
Feb 18, 2024
Hidden gems and a bit of shopping - A balmy February Sunday made for perfect walking and eating weather.
Akira met us promptly and showed us a little of riverside Asakusa before our first stop at Kaminarimon Kisuke, a traditional izakaya. Akira ordered a range of dishes for us to sample. They were all excellent. We then explored Sensoji temple and the shops and stalls surrounding the temple. There were so many foods to sample and people watching to be done. Second lunch was at an enormous sushi restaurant at the top of a shopping centre. Just amazing. We finished our culinary adventure with a matcha latte and very full bellies.
Thanks Akira for a great day
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