Asakusa Walking Tour: Street Foods, Snacks & Wagyu Lunch
This walking tour of Asakusa includes several food stops and exploring the Sensoji Temple, Sanrio Gift Gate and then enjoying melt-in-your mouth grilled wagyu beef.
Highlights
See Asakusa’s landmarks, including Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street
Learn insights from the area's fascinating history and culture from a local guide
This Asakusa walking tour includes several food stops with sweet treats like ice cream, matcha and melon pan
Enjoy a delectable yakiniku dining experience with A5-grade wagyu beef at a local restaurant
10 meals
Experience Details
History and food lovers alike will easily spend hours exploring Asakusa, one of Tokyo's iconic districts, home to several landmarks steeped in history and countless restaurants and cafes. While there is no shortage of things to see and do in the area, this curated itinerary designed by local hosts is perfect to see the main sites, including famous attractions like the Sensoji Temple, shopping stops at Sanrio Gift Gate and Nakamise Shopping Street and more.
Sip on matcha and enjoy like ice cream, melon pan and dango skewers as you stroll with a local host who will provide cultural and insights into the area's rich history. After walking for a few hours, you'll indulge in an A5-grade wagyu lunch at a local restaurant where you'll enjoy side dishes, soft drinks, dessert, and melt-in-your-mouth marbled wagyu grilled to perfection.
Experience Flow:
- Meet your host at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.
- Kick off your Asakusa walking tour! First, you will explore the iconic Sensoji Temple complex. With a history of over ten centuries, this iconic temple is one of Tokyo's most famous landmarks. While strolling, your host will explain the temple's history and share interesting insights.
- Next, it'll be time for some shopping! You'll visit the iconic Sanrio Gift Gate shop, where you can find several character-themed goods and souvenirs.
- Explore the Nakamise Shopping Street leading back to Sensoji, where you can discover local products, foods and snacks
- Lastly, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant serving A5 wagyu beef. Enjoy several slices of melt-in-your-mouth grilled marbled meat with side dishes like tempura and sushi, soft drinks and dessert.
Inclusions
Four-hour walking tour through Asakusa
Two soft drinks and water
Matcha and snacks
A5 wagyu dinner with side dishes and dessert
Exclusions
Alcoholic drinks
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host outside the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center. More details and a Google Maps link will be shared upon booking.
Remarks
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days 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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10 meals
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