Historical Tour in Asakusa With Street Food & Sweets
Explore Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district with a walking tour! Soak up the knowledge of your expert guide, visit Sensoji Temple, stroll down Nakamise Shopping Street, sample street foods, and more.
Highlights
Take a walking tour of Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district
Learn about the history of Asakusa and Japanese culture from an expert guide
Visit popular landmarks like Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Dori Shopping Street, and the Rokku district
Sample up to eight traditional snacks and Japanese sweets
10 meals
Experience Details
Asakusa is a captivating neighborhood where tradition and modernity unite. Take a walking tour of this historic area in Tokyo alongside a host who’s brimming with knowledge to share with you! You’ll tour Asakusa on foot, visit popular landmarks like Sensoji Temple, stroll down the ever-popular Nakamise Dori Shopping Street, and try traditional Japanese snacks and street food.
Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s most prominent historic neighborhoods and tourist destinations. And while it can get a little crowded, this should not deter you from visiting this special spot in the heart of town. In our humble opinion, the people make the place and contribute to the lively atmosphere!
This tour will take you on a half-day walking tour of Asakusa alongside an expert guide with extensive area knowledge. All the stops during this experience are worth a mention, but Sensoji Temple deserves a feature of its own! Sensoji Temple is the shining star of Asakusa. It’s the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo–from 628 AD–and is a monument of history and spirituality in Japan. Legend has it that in 628, two brothers fishing in the nearby Sumida River discovered a tiny golden statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. Word of this miraculous find quickly spread, and a temple was built to enshrine the statue, giving birth to Sensoji Temple. Next stop is Nakamise Dori, a spirited shopping street that has been attracting pilgrims and tourists for centuries. As you stroll along, keep an eye out for Rokku, Asakusa's entertainment district, renowned for its theaters and vibrant nightlife.
As you roam the streets of this historic township, you’ll stop to savor famous street foods and sweets like taiyaki, jumbo melon pan, fried manju, ningyo yaki, and more. Several street foods are included in the experience price, so expect to try many delicious treats and snacks!
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Selection of up to eight Japanese snacks (e.g. melon pan, rice dumplings, rice crackers, sweet puffed rice, grilled dumplings)
Headset for clear audio from the guide, even at a distance
Entry/Admission - Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the location
Food and drinks apart from those included in the experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point is Exit 4 of Asakusa subway station (G19) on the Ginza line, near a Burger King restaurant. Please step outside when you reach Exit 4. Your guide will be holding a sign reading, Arumachi. Details will be shared upon booking
Remarks
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
The experience will take approximately 3.5 hours.
Headsets are available for groups of 3 people or more. Travelers can use this headset to receive clear audio guidance from the host, even at a distance.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 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.
Great experience. Akiko is such a nice an knowledgable lady. We really enjoyed the tour, great mixture of food and information about the places we visited.
I had a fantastic time on the Historical Tour in Asakusa with Street Food & Sweets! The guides were friendly, full of energy, and spoke excellent English, making the experience enjoyable and engagi...read more
Our tour experience was exceptional and unforgettable! Akiko and her sister were incredibly warm and welcoming, generously sharing not only fascinating stories about Asakusa but also unique insight...read more
The tour was fun. Amy was very helpful and enthusiastic. She explained the history of Asakusa and take us to interesting places. Also, she accommodated to our needs since we were with one kid and o...read more
This tour was a great experience with lots of tasty food options. My favorites were the melon pan and menchikatsu—both were absolutely delicious! We also had some fun trying O-mikuji, even though w...read more
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