Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience

Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience

Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience
Book an Asakusa Cultural Walking Tour with Matcha-Making Experience

Overview

Discover the authentic side of Asakusa on this cultural walking tour matcha-making experience! Dive into traditional customs, enjoy hands-on cooking of local dishes, and learn from a local guide in Tokyo's historic heart.

Highlights

  • Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points for each booking
  • Learn Japanese religious culture at Sensoji Temple, and all about this old traditional town in Tokyo
  • Try your hand at matcha making and taste the highest ranked matcha in a calm and relaxed tea house
  • Cook monja-yaki (an Asakusa favorite dish) yourself for lunch!
  • Experience an all-inclusive Asakusa walking tour covering all things to do recommended by locals

Key Information

Important Information

  • Please arrive early at the meeting point; the tour will depart on time and latecomers will not be refunded due to missing the tour
  • Please note this is shared tour
  • The guide will pay for their own food and drinks
  • Please bring cash to pay for any food and drinks you want that is not included with the tour
  • Vegetarian options are available, but please note vegetarianism is uncommon in Japan and choices are limited
  • Gluten-free participants cannot be accommodated
  • Please tell us any dietary requirements during booking so we can do our best to prepare for you (however, we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to all dietary restrictions)
  • Note that the restaurant industry still faces post-pandemic staff shortages, which may lead to delays serving food and drinks, and cause the tour to be extended; thank you for understanding
  • Ages 0–3 can accompany for free, but food is not provided
  • Some stops on this tour are not wheelchair/stroller accessible

Booking (4 steps)

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Check availability and select date
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Choose your option
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Choose your start time
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Select participants or quantity

Description

Embark on a captivating journey through Asakusa, Tokyo's cherished historical downtown, an an expertly guided cultural walk & matcha-making tour. This immersive experience begins at the iconic Sensoji Temple, where you'll explore ancient Nakamise Street, sampling traditional snacks and uncovering the rich history of this revered site.

As you weave through the bustling streets, your knowledgeable local guide, a resident of Asakusa, will share intimate insights into the district’s culture and traditions. You’ll skip the typical tourist traps and instead visit authentic, local spots recommended by those who know them best. This tour is about connecting with the culture on a deeper level, not just seeing it.

Mid-tour, take a serene break in a Japanese teahouse where you'll partake in a matcha making session. Learn the art of preparing this famed green tea and savor its refined flavors in a tranquil setting, providing a moment of peace away from the lively city pace.

The adventure concludes with a hands-on culinary experience in the backstreets of Asakusa. Under the guidance of your local expert, you’ll cook your own monjayaki or okonomiyaki, traditional Japanese dishes, in a setting that’s as culturally rich as it is gastronomically satisfying. This tour promises not only to show you the sights but also to engage all your senses, making your visit to Asakusa truly unforgettable.