Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour

Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour

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About This Tour in Asakusa

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Begin your journey in Asakusa at Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple. Stroll along the historic Nakamise Street, with over 300 years of history, and sample traditional street food along the way. After exploring the lively temple grounds, enjoy a peaceful break at a quiet Japanese tea house, where you’ll experience high-quality matcha green tea. Next, head into the backstreets of Asakusa near Hoppy Street to try a local favorite, monjayaki. At a popular local restaurant, your guide will show you how to cook this savory dish made from seasoned flour and various ingredients, and you’ll enjoy sharing the meal with the group. This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.

Why Visit Asakusa?

Asakusa, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Asakusa provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Asakusa

You can reach Asakusa, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.

What's Included

  • Tour photos
  • A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Food samplings (Japanese snacks and sweets)
  • Matcha Making Experience
  • Lunch ( Okonomiyaki or Monja-yaki + 1 drink) (Vegetarian menu available / not vegan & Gluten-free)

What's Not Included

  • Additional food/drinks

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Asakusa tour

In front of Kaminarimon Police Box, Sensoji 3 minutes walk from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1 Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip"

End Point

In front of Kaminarimon Police Box, Sensoji 3 minutes walk from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1 Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip"

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Asakusa tour

Asakusa Tour

You will try some traditional Japanese sweets 20 minutes

You will try some traditional Japanese sweets.

You'll see Kaminarimon 15 minutes

You'll see Kaminarimon.

You will see the famous Senso-ji Temple and... 30 minutes

You will see the famous Senso-ji Temple and experience what Japanese people do at a temple, for example, praying, fortune-telling...and so on.

We will explore in Asakusa Shrine, which is next to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa 30 minutes

We will explore in Asakusa Shrine, which is next to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.

Asakusa tour

Asakusa Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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