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The Tastes of Tradition: Asakusa History Tour and Lunch

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Highlights

Experience Details

Experience Location

Location

Tokyo

Duration

3.5 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Accessibility

Family-friendly

Language

Japanese, English

Learn about the history & culture of Asakusa, and experience the rich history through an entirely unique afternoon dining experience! Admire not only the food but also the rich history & architecture.

Highlights

Learn about the history of Asakusa through an in-depth tour of the district

Visit Asakusa's most iconic landmarks, including Senso-ji

Sit down at a traditional Japanese restaurant for an exquisite lunch

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Explore and learn all about Asakusa, Tokyo’s district overflowing with rich history and culture! Take a 2-hour tour around Asakusa, which brings travelers through several significant landmarks of the town, with an experienced guide giving in-depth explanations and insight. After the tour, escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enter a high-class traditional restaurant for an exquisite lunch! Located right in the heart of Asakusa, the restaurant was built with intricate detail based on traditional Japanese architecture, with clay and bamboo walls and paper sliding doors. Step in and find yourself transported into a different time, surrounded by history as you feast on traditional Japanese cuisine steeped in culture. Experience traditional Japan not just through the sights, but also the food, with this deep dive into Asakusa!

Inclusions

Traditional Japanese cuisine lunch

Historic tour around Asakusa

Headsets for larger groups during the tour

Exclusions

Drinks

Transportation to and from the tour location

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

Experience duration is about 3.5 hrs

Maximum of 8 per group

Bring comfortable footwear

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days 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.

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