Asakusa Sensoji Street Food Tasting Tour

Asakusa, Japan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
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

  1. Kaminarimon Gate
    10m
    We will visit the iconic Thunder Gate, known for its grand lantern.
  2. 20m
    Try traditional snacks from the Edo period while walking through the oldest shopping street in Japan, Nakamise Street!
  3. Asakusa Nishisando
    30m
    Visit a traditional shopping street and try out unique and delicious foods and snacks!
  4. 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.
  5. Five-Storied Pagoda
    10m
    The beautiful 5-Story Pagoda that stands out from far away, but be careful, this is not the main temple!
  6. 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.
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