Asakusa Cultural Tour with Food Sample Making & Photography
Walk through Asakusa with a guide, then try your hand at making Japan's famous plastic food samples in a hands-on workshop.
- Guided walking tour through Asakusa, one of Tokyo's oldest districts
- Hands-on workshop making traditional Japanese food samples
- Learn the history of Sensō-ji, founded in 645 CE and rebuilt after World War II
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Choose your date
September 2026
Passengers
£45.70 each
£18.40 each
What's included
- Guided walking tour of Asakusa
- Food sample making workshop
- Your finished food sample to take away
- Introduction to Japanese sake
About this ticket
Your ticket includes a guided cultural walk through the Asakusa district, with an introduction to Japanese sake. You will then take part in a hands-on workshop to make your own Japanese food sample, which you can take away. The workshop reservation is made for you after you book, so booking this tour early is recommended.
Practical info
This tour is booked for a specific date. As the tour involves walking, comfortable shoes are required.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking, which will contain all instructions for the day of your tour.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- The tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old or people with mobility impairments.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions.
This ticket provides a guided walk through Asakusa and a hands-on food sample making workshop.
Choose your date
September 2026
Passengers
£45.70 each
£18.40 each
About this experience
Asakusa is one of Tokyo's oldest neighbourhoods, home to Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple first founded in 645 CE and rebuilt after World War II as a symbol of renewal. This tour pairs a guided walk through the area with a hands-on food sample making session, giving you a look at both the district's history and one of its more unusual craft traditions. Shops lining the approach to the temple sell everything from snacks to souvenirs, and your guide fills in the background on the temple's founding, its role in the neighbourhood, and how Asakusa became one of Tokyo's most visited districts.
The food sample workshop is the centrepiece of the experience. Japanese restaurants have long used realistic wax and resin replicas of dishes to display in their windows, and you'll get to make your own using the same techniques, with time along the way for photos of your creation. A stop to explore Japanese sake rounds out the cultural side of the day.
Because the food sample workshop requires its own booking, reservations are made shortly after you book the tour, so securing a spot early is worth doing if you want to guarantee a place.
What to expect
The tour begins with a guided walk around Asakusa, taking in the approach to Sensō-ji lined with small shops, and hearing about the temple's origins dating back to 645 CE and its rebuilding after wartime destruction. Along the way, your guide introduces you to Japanese sake as part of the cultural walk through the district.
The second half of the experience shifts to the food sample workshop, where you'll learn the technique behind Japan's famously realistic plastic food displays and make your own piece to take away. There's time built in for photographs of your finished sample before the tour wraps up.
Things to note
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour covers ground on foot through Asakusa's streets
- The tour runs rain or shine, so pack a light rain jacket or umbrella depending on the forecast
- The food sample workshop needs a separate reservation made after booking, so book ahead to secure your spot
- Not suitable for children under 8 years old or people with mobility impairments
- A cancellation fee applies if you need to cancel after booking
- Bring a camera or phone charged and ready for photographing your food sample creation
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning that once you have booked, you cannot receive a refund if your plans change. If you need to cancel after booking, a cancellation fee will apply. It is important to consider your schedule before finalising your reservation. Make sure to review your plans thoroughly, as this policy applies to all ticket types. Therefore, if you are uncertain about your availability, it may be wise to wait before booking.
