Discover another Asakusa that only locals know. Visit family-owned hidden gems and try great local foods on this food tour in Asakusa.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting time 11:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Taste a variety of great food samplings as you explore the non-touristy parts of Asakusa, Tokyo
- Visit more than 4 local food vendors with more than 100 years of history in Asakusa
- Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating styles and eat like a local at a local standing sushi bar and soba restaurant
- Discover other parts of Asakusa outside of your guidebook
Full description
Meet your guide at Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa, Tokyo to explore the greater part of Asakusa. It will be around 1 to 2 kilometers of walking and you will visit the non-touristy areas and family-owned shops and restaurants.
You will first visit a standing sushi restaurant owned by a fish dealer. Learn how to eat sushi and taste fresh seafood that you might not have tried before. Sushi used to be fast food before in Japan and now you will also learn how to properly eat sushi.
Have the chance to visit a family-owned soba restaurant where you will enjoy fresh soba and gyoza at a local restaurant that only locals go to. Try handmade rice crackers at a local store with over 100 years of history. Taste some Japanese snacks which are a hidden gem that started with a food stand 50 years ago in Tokyo. Finally, you will also visit Sensoji Temple, one of the largest temples in Tokyo to learn about Japanese culture and history.
Includes
- Full lunch size local food tastings
- Guide fee
- Transportation
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Meeting point
Kaminarimon in Asakusa.
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Know before you go
- Comfortable shoes - there will be some walking so please wear comfortable shoes
- This food and cultural tour is for 2-hours from 11:30 to 14:00
