Asakusa Soul Foods Food & Walking Tour (Tokyo)
Explore Asakusa and taste its classic soul foods and snacks, like kaminari okoshi and ningyo yaki, in a tour combining food and sightseeing.
Highlights
See Asakusa beyond the famous spots and dive into an exploration of the iconic food from the area with a knowledgeable host
Taste many local foods like kaminari okoshi crispy rice sweets, ningyo yaki (sponge cake confectioneries), onigiri and eel dishes, as well as green tea
Contemplate the view of the Asakusa skyline from a viewpoint near Sensoji Temple
10 meals
Experience Details
Asakusa may be most famous for its historical and cultural sites, including Tokyo landmarks like Sensoji and Kaminarimon, but it’s also deeply treasured in Japan for its unique food scene. The area is also home to a wealth of long-standing food establishments and shops, many of which created the iconic snacks that now have come to define the district.
Let a local guide take you on a food tour of Asakusa, where you will find its iconic foods, long-standing eateries, and distinct culture. After meeting your host, you’ll visit a tourist center with a unique view of Sensoji and the Asakusa city skyline. Next, you’ll head to four food stops where you’ll taste iconic foods and snacks like kaminari okoshi (a crispy sweet rice snack originating in Asakusa that is now a symbol of the area), ningyo yaki (sponge cake confectioneries filled with sweet bean paste), onigiri rice balls and an eel dish. You’ll finish your exploration at Sensoji Temple, perhaps Asakusa’s most salient landmark, where you can continue exploring what makes the area so special.
Inclusions
Asakusa snacks (like kaminari okoshi and ninyoyaki), an onigiri rice ball, and an eel dish
Green tea
English-speaking guide
Walking tour
Exclusions
Additional food, drinks and additional purchases
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop off point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of Burger King at Asakusa Station Exit 4. A Google Maps link will be shared upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that the exact tour itinerary is subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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