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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
Enjoy street foods from local vendors in the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and explore the iconic structures on its grounds. Learn briefly about the thousand-year-old history of Asakusa while tasting our local tour guide's recommendations on traditional foods and snacks that you will not find anywhere else! Learn about Japanese religion, culture, food etiquette, and tips for your travel that you can only discover from a local.
This tour includes tastings of local street foods.
Menu may be subject to change depending on the season and availability.
Highlights:
・Local street food with tasting
・Snacks local to Asakusa: Ningyo-yaki and Kaminari-okoshi
・Savory foods: Menchi-katsu and Wagyu variations
・Sweet Desserts: Melon-pan, Warabi-mochi
・Brief introduction to Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple
・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist
・Matcha recommendations for Matcha lovers
・Restaurant recommendations for dishes local to Asakusa
What's included
Unique Sweet Snacks for Dessert!
Kaminari-okoshi
Omikuji- Try your fortune!
Local English-speaking Tour Guide
Popular Savory Foods of Asakusa
Ningyo-yaki
Souvenirs and Amulets
What to expect
Kaminarimon Gate
10m
We will visit the iconic Thunder Gate, known for its grand lantern.
20m
Try traditional snacks from the Edo period while walking through the oldest shopping street in Japan, Nakamise Street!
Asakusa Nishisando
30m
Visit a traditional shopping street and try out unique and delicious foods and snacks!
Senso-ji Temple
20m
We have arrived at the main temple! Here you will learn the traditional methods of prayer and have the opportunity to acquire protective amulets most Japanese people carry with them.
Five-Storied Pagoda
10m
The beautiful 5-Story Pagoda that stands out from far away, but be careful, this is not the main temple!
Hozomon
5m
Visit the second and largest gate of Sensoji with its own unique history different from the first gate.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The guide will be holding a white flag that says "Local Guide Stars" in front of or near the Kaminarimon Police Box.
End point
The guide will be holding a white flag that says "Local Guide Stars" in front of or near the Kaminarimon Police Box.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
