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Enjoy street foods from local vendors in the most famous Buddhist temple in Japan and explore the iconic structures on its grounds. Learn briefly about the thousand-year-old history of Asakusa while tasting our local tour guide's recommendations on traditional foods and snacks that you will not find anywhere else! Learn about Japanese religion, culture, food etiquette, and tips for your travel that you can only discover from a local.
This tour includes tastings of local street foods.
Menu may be subject to change depending on the season and availability.
Highlights:
・Local street food with tasting
・Snacks local to Asakusa: Ningyo-yaki and Kaminari-okoshi
・Savory foods: Menchi-katsu and Wagyu variations
・Sweet Desserts: Melon-pan, Warabi-mochi
・Brief introduction to Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple
・A rare place where a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine coexist
・Matcha recommendations for Matcha lovers
・Restaurant recommendations for dishes local to Asakusa
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be holding a white flag that says "Local Guide Stars" in front of or near the Kaminarimon Police Box.
Itinerary
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1Kaminarimon Gate
We will visit the iconic Thunder Gate, known for its grand lantern.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Try traditional snacks from the Edo period while walking through the oldest shopping street in Japan, Nakamise Street!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Asakusa Nishisando
Visit a traditional shopping street and try out unique and delicious foods and snacks!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Senso-ji Temple
We have arrived at the main temple! Here you will learn the traditional methods of prayer and have the opportunity to acquire protective amulets most Japanese people carry with them.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Five-Storied Pagoda
The beautiful 5-Story Pagoda that stands out from far away, but be careful, this is not the main temple!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Hozomon
Visit the second and largest gate of Sensoji with its own unique history different from the first gate.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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