Food Tours

Unforgettable Asakusa and Sensoji Tour w/Lunch

Host Arigato

$141.45 per guest

At a glance

Everyday: Start: 11:00AM to 2:00 PM

3 hours

English

The meeting point is in front of the Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center (浅草文化観光センター) 2 Chome-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taitō-ku

ABOUT THEEXPERIENCE

Every guide book and checklist will tell you that the Asakusa area is a “Must See!” But we know you want to get off the beaten track and discover hidden spots and tasty treats that most tourists will never find. Learn the history of the area while trying snacks, sweets and having a local seasonal lunch!

Tour Highlights:
Walk the streets of this historical area and see the beauty from a local’s perspective.
Experience an afternoon of great food and tradition as your explore one of Tokyo’s must-see districts, Asakusa.
Enjoy an authentic Japanese lunch, with sashimi option fresh from Tsukiji market.
Hear the stories of the area as you explore the sides streets and alleyways.
Experience different regional flavors from all over Japan including Japanese plums, pickles, rice crackers, tea and more (subject to change based on the season).
Have a taste of melon bread, one of Japan’s best kept secrets.
Finish it all off with genuine matcha from Kyoto where your guide will explain select details of the Japanese tea ceremony.
No one will see Asakusa like you will on this tour! Definitely a must do!
Our most FAMILY FRIENDLY tour in Tokyo.

ABOUT THEMENU

You will begin your tour with a special overview of this district. Explore the Namise street, try a famous Japanese snack, and learn about how pilgrims and tourists have been coming here for more than 1000 years. Have a seasonal lunch with your guide and learn about food customs and ordering tips that you can use throughout your time in Japan.
Next stop explore the theater and traditional side streets. Stop off and learn about speciality foods from all across Japan. Head over to a dessert shop that has been making a famous pastry since 1945. We will share a hidden secret of Sensoji temple and finish up our tour with a stop off for a Matcha (green tea) experience. See all the important sites and make delicious memories with your local guide sharing information about this amazing “shitamachi” or downtown neighborhood.

ABOUT THELOCATION

Around Asakusa Temple

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Arigato

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SOME TESTIMONIALS

Rinita

from Singapore

I had an amazing experience with my host Naoko-sensei. She was patient, sincere, and knew so much about the Japanese culture and cuisine, that I learnt so much about Tokyo in this 3 hour session than I had expected. It was my first time learning to make sushi, and Naoko-sensei made the whole experience so much fun - she saved our Maki sushi from breaking apart with her skilled fingers, while encouraging us and making us feel so accomplished at the same time. By the end of the lesson, Naoki Sensei had us feeling like we too could become sushi chefs! She told us interesting secrets about the ingredients used in the Japanese cuisine, and how they affect the final taste. At the end of the session, we sat down to enjoy the fruits of our labor - the sushi. Over lunch, Naoko-sensei told us about her childhood, her family, and we exchanged travel stories - the conversations over delicious Japanese food made us feel like we had made a friend in a new city. Many thanks to Anne from Arigato for giving us this experience - a little a piece of Tokyo which we were allowed to bring home to our family and friends! Read more here: https://www.bonappetour.com/blog/sushi-making-with-naoko-san