Historic Asakusa Tour & Fake Food Samples in Kappabashi
Marvel at the intricacy of traditional plastic food replicas at Asakusa’s “Kitchen Town” after an in-depth tour of the area’s most renowned sights, including Sensoji Temple, with an expert guide.
Highlights
In-depth tour of iconic Asakusa sights like Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate and old Rokku District with an experienced tour guide
Introduction to “shokuhin sample” plastic replica foods made by traditional artisans at Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town”, Kappabashi Street
Opportunity to purchase your own replica foods with guidance from your host
10 meals
Experience Details
Boasting sights like the Sensoji Temple and magnificent Kaminarimon Gate, Asakusa is a district of Tokyo rich in history. Hosted by a local area expert, this tour will take you on a comprehensive sweep of Asakusa’s iconic sights, including a stroll through the Nakamise-dori shopping street, where 90 different shops selling everything from sweets to wooden swords fight for visitors’ attention. Then, you’ll explore the old theater district of Rokku, which is seeing a renaissance of traditional and cultural entertainment.
One of Tokyo’s most popular areas, it’s not uncommon for Asakusa to be packed with visitors from both within and outside of Japan. However, don’t worry about the din of the crowd; for larger groups of three or more, each guest will be provided with an earpiece that’ll ensure you hear every word of their explanations. And you won’t want to miss a moment — an expert in Japanese culture and history, your guide will teach you what you never knew about Asakusa.
But that’s not all. Afterwards, your host will then take you a few blocks over to Kappabashi Street, colloquially referred to as Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town”. It’s one of the city’s most famous hubs to get your hands on kitchen equipment and specialized utensils, like santoku and nakiri knives.
Still, the street is best-known for its specialty shops selling “fake food”: plastic food replicas — the kind you see in display cases outside Japanese restaurants — called shokuhin sampuru, or food samples.
You’ll be taken to some of the oldest shops of this classic art of fake food making, where your guide will be happy to translate any questions you might have for the shopkeepers and artisans. It’s an opportunity to gain some rare insights into this iconic craft, and to buy some home for yourself. With how good they look, just be sure not to accidentally take a bite!
Inclusions
Asakusa walking tour
For groups of 3 or more: Headset for live audio tour
Exclusions
Hotel pickup/dropoff
Purchases made onsite, such as snacks and drinks at Nakamise-dori or fake food samples at Kappabashi Street
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Just outside Exit 4 of Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line, in front of Burger King on the street level. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
N/A
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day 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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