Asakusa and Downtown Tokyo Walking Food Tour

Get ready to experience the culinary offerings of Tokyo and enjoy a sneak peek into the downtown cuisine of Old Tokyo on this guided food tour.

Experience the Local Cuisine and Food Customs of Asakusa

Start the tour at Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center. Stroll through Namise Street lined with stalls selling souvenirs and traditional snacks. Learn about local culinary traditions from your professional guide. Sample some sashimi, a Japanese raw fish delicacy freshly sourced from the Tsukiji market. Later on, visit a dessert shop well-known for its authentic matcha tea. Witness a preserved candy-making method, and taste Japanese plums, rice crackers, pickles, and melon bread.

Explore Shitamachi and the Senso-ji Temple

Continue to Tokyo's historic downtown, Shitamachi - a leading entertainment district with geisha houses, kabuki theaters, and cinemas. Visit the Senso-ji temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo built in the 7th century. Explore the five-storied pagoda, the main hall, and the Asakusa Shinto Shrine.

Itinerary

Namise street - Seasonal lunch in Asakusa - Explore the theater and side streets - Stop at dessert shop - Visit Sensoji Temple