Asakusa Sensoji Street Food Tasting Tour
Enjoy street foods from local vendors in the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and explore the iconic structures on its grounds. Learn briefly about the thousand-year-old history of Asakusa while tasting our local tour guide's recommendations on traditional foods and snacks that you will not find anywhere else! Learn about Japanese religion, culture, food etiquette, and tips for your travel that you can only discover from a local. This tour includes tastings of local street foods. Menu may be subject to change depending on the season and availability. Highlights: ・Local street food with tasting ・Snacks local to Asakusa: Ningyo-yaki and Kaminari-okoshi ・Savory foods: Menchi-katsu and Wagyu variations ・Sweet Desserts: Melon-pan, Warabi-mochi ・Brief introduction to Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple ・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist ・Matcha recommendations for Matcha lovers ・Restaurant recommendations for dishes local to Asakusa
Your experience
Stop 1
We will visit the iconic Thunder Gate, known for its grand lantern.
Stop 2
Try traditional snacks from the Edo period while walking through the oldest shopping street in Japan, Nakamise Street!
Stop 3
Visit a traditional shopping street and try out unique and delicious foods and snacks!
Stop 4
We have arrived at the main temple! Here you will learn the traditional methods of prayer and have the opportunity to acquire protective amulets most Japanese people carry with them.
Stop 5
The beautiful 5-Story Pagoda that stands out from far away, but be careful, this is not the main temple!
Stop 6
Visit the second and largest gate of Sensoji with its own unique history different from the first gate.
What’s included
- Unique Sweet Snacks for Dessert!
- Kaminari-okoshi
- Omikuji- Try your fortune!
- Local English-speaking Tour Guide
- Popular Savory Foods of Asakusa
- Ningyo-yaki
Not included
- Souvenirs and Amulets
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be holding a white flag that says "Local Guide Stars" in front of or near the Kaminarimon Police Box.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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