Asakusa: Cultural & Street Food Walking Tour
ID: GYG329891-585756
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Start your journey from Sensoji temple with a Rickshaw ride! Set out for some kitchen tools with your local guide and find the finest knives and chopsticks before enjoying a local favorite, Monjya-yaki in the backstreets of Asakusa.
Start your 3-hour journey with a ride in a rickshaw (Jinrikisha), which used to be a common form of transportation in Edo era in Japan. This short ride will allow you to explore Asakusa from an interesting perspective, and help you feel a part of Japanese tradition.
Once you finish your rickshaw ride, you will travel to one of the main landmarks in Asakusa, the Senso-ji temple. Whilst here you will explore Nakamise Street, a street that has a 300-year history and some of the finest street food around, some of which you will get to sample. As you travel toward Kappabashi, you will learn how the Asakusa area has been developed and become accustomed with some of its local traditions! After exploring the Senso-ji, you'll walk a few minutes towards Kappabashi, a long street full of mystery. Here, you'll find a huge range of Japanese kitchen tools and goods, and your guide will recommend shops based on your preferences! The Japanese kitchen knives on this street are of the highest quality in the world. If you're looking for a cool souvenir to take home, this is definitely the place to find it.
To end your tour, you will get to eat Monjyayaki, a local favorite. This dish is made with seasoned flour, amongst many other ingredients. Stop to take a bite in Hoppy Street, located in the backstreets of Asakusa. Your guide will even give you a few pointers on how to cook this spectacular dish.
Highlights
- Enjoy an all-inclusive walking tour of Asakusa
- Learn about Japanese customs and traditions
- Stop for a bite to eat and try the famous Monjyayaki
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is for all ages
• In the event of bad whether, the Rickshaw ride could be replaced with the Ninja Experience in Asakusa
• You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks
Additional food and drinks are available to purchase
• Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, the tour must start on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or have it rescheduled if you are late for the tour and miss the group
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
In front of Kaminarimon Police Box, Senso-ji, 3-minutes from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1. Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
