Asakusa Food Hunt

Details

Let's explore the non-touristy areas of Asakusa, Tokyo, and enjoy tasting a variety of delicious foods. Meet your guide at the Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa, and stroll through much of the area. Walk about 1 to 2 kilometers, visiting areas with fewer tourists as well as family-run shops and restaurants.

First, we'll visit a standing sushi bar run by a fishmonger. Learn how to eat sushi and taste fresh seafood you've never had before. Sushi was once considered fast food in Japan, but you'll also learn the proper way to enjoy it now.

Next, we'll visit a family-run soba shop and enjoy fresh soba and dumplings at a local restaurant that only the locals frequent. Try handmade senbei at a local shop that has over 100 years of history. Sample a hidden gem of a Japanese snack that started as a street vendor in Tokyo 50 years ago.

Finally, we will visit Senso-ji Temple, one of the largest temples in Tokyo, to learn about Japanese culture and history.

Experience Highlights:
- Visit more than four food stalls and local food shops in Asakusa with over 100 years of history
- Perfect for travelers who want to experience Japanese culture without the time constraints
- Come with an empty stomach; tastings and alcoholic beverages are included
- Your guide will take you through areas of Asakusa not found in your guidebook

Included:
- Lunch: Full-size tasting from more than five vendors
- Alcoholic beverages: Sake tasting
- Guide fee

Schedule:
1. Asakusa: Explore much of Asakusa, which is a combination of old town and residential area. Visit 4 to 5 local grocery shops or restaurants to sample authentic Japanese cuisine and sweets. Duration: 1 hour

2. Marugoto Nippon: A specialty department store selling unique products and food selected from all over Japan. Duration: 20 minutes

3. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon): A bustling market street leading to Senso-ji Temple and shrine. Duration: Pass through

4. Senso-ji Temple: Visit Tokyo's oldest temple, Senso-ji. Duration: 20 minutes