Asakusa Walking Tour: Street Foods, Snacks and Wagyu Lunch
Asakusa Walking Tour: Street Foods, Snacks and Wagyu Lunch
10 meals
This walking tour of Asakusa includes several food stops and exploring the Sensoji Temple, Sanrio Gift Gate and then enjoying melt-in-your mouth grilled wagyu beef.
Highlights
Explore Asakusa’s landmarks, including Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street
Learn about the area’s history and culture from a local guide
Taste sweet treats like ice cream, matcha, and melon pan at several food stops
Savor a yakiniku dining experience with A5-grade wagyu beef at a local restaurant
10 meals
Experience Details
History and food lovers will easily spend hours exploring Asakusa, one of Tokyo's most iconic districts.
Home to centuries-old landmarks, bustling shopping streets, and countless restaurants and cafes, it’s a neighborhood that perfectly blends tradition and flavor.
This curated walking tour, led by a local host, makes it easy to see the highlights. Begin at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, where you’ll meet your guide and start your journey.
First, explore the Sensoji Temple complex. With a history of over a thousand years, this iconic temple is one of Tokyo's most famous landmarks.
While strolling, your host will share stories and cultural insights, bringing the temple and its traditions to life. Next, head to the Sanrio Gift Gate, where you can browse an array of character-themed souvenirs.
Continue along Nakamise Shopping Street, where local products, snacks, and sweets fill the lanes, perfect for tasting and shopping as you go.
Along the way, pause to sip matcha and enjoy treats like ice cream, melon pan, and dango skewers, all while learning more about Asakusa’s rich history from your guide.
After a few hours of walking and exploring, conclude the tour with a lunch at a local restaurant serving A5-grade wagyu beef. Delight in slices of perfectly grilled marbled wagyu, served with side dishes such as tempura and sushi, along with soft drinks and dessert.
This combination of sightseeing, cultural stories, and indulgent food makes for an unforgettable Asakusa experience.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host outside the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center. More details and a Google Maps link will be shared upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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.
Naoto is such an exceptional host! We covered so much of Asakusa within 4 hours. My son and I were lucky enough to be the only ones in the tour so it felt like it was exclusive without paying more!...read more
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Hamada was a kind and generous tour guide, patient with our questions and with sharing information about Japanese food and culture. We had incredible wagyu steak, delicious sushi and ice cream. Com...read more
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