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Asakusa Private Tour Matcha Sweets Walking Experience
Explore the heart of Asakusa on this engaging 4-hour walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors and culture enthusiasts. Begin your adventure at the iconic Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine, where you’ll gain insights into the rich tapestry of Japanese Buddhism and Shinto practices. Stroll through Nakamise Shopping Street, indulging in local snacks and shopping for traditional souvenirs, before ending your journey with a hands-on matcha-making session at Kaminari Issa, complete with Japanese
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Overview
- ✓Explore the heart of Asakusa on this engaging 4-hour walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors and culture enthusiasts.
- ✓Begin your adventure at the iconic Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine, where you’ll gain insights into the rich tapestry of Japanese Buddhism and Shinto practices.
- ✓Capture stunning photos and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Tokyo.
Explore the heart of Asakusa on this engaging 4-hour walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors and culture enthusiasts. Begin your adventure at the iconic Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine, where you’ll gain insights into the rich tapestry of Japanese Buddhism and Shinto practices. Stroll through Nakamise Shopping Street, indulging in local snacks and shopping for traditional souvenirs, before ending your journey with a hands-on matcha-making session at Kaminari Issa, complete with Japanese sweets. Capture stunning photos and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Tokyo. - Duration: 4-hour walking tour through Asakusa - Visit Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine with a local guide - Enjoy a hands-on matcha making experience with Japanese sweets - Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and photography lovers
Explore the heart of Asakusa on this engaging 4-hour walking tour, perfect for first-time visitors and culture enthusiasts. Begin your adventure at the iconic Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine, where you’ll gain insights into the rich tapestry of Japanese Buddhism and Shinto practices. Stroll through Nakamise Shopping Street, indulging in local snacks and shopping for traditional souvenirs, before ending your journey with a hands-on matcha-making session at Kaminari Issa, complete with Japanese sweets. Capture stunning photos and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Tokyo. - Duration: 4-hour walking tour through Asakusa - Visit Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine with a local guide - Enjoy a hands-on matcha making experience with Japanese sweets - Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and photography lovers
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What’s Included
- ✓Participation fee for the matcha experience
- ✓Photography
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Guide to Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Meals
- ✗Bottled water
- ✗Cost of fortune slips, offerings and souvenirs
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
I am standing in front of the ‘Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Centre’, which is just across the road from Kaminarimon Gate. I am holding a ‘JAPAN’ flag and have a blue scarf draped over my arm.
🏁 End point
We’ll finish up at the venue where we’ll have our final matcha experience.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Book at least
- 2 day(s) before
- Ages
- Adult 18–99
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1 h
You can take photos at Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple, pay your respects at the temple, and draw a fortune slip. The guide will explain the history of Asakusa.
20 min
We will pay our respects at the shrine, draw fortune slips and take photographs.
1.4 h
This is a shopping street where you can enjoy a meal. We’ll show you some recommended spots. You’ll need to pay for your own food.
1 h
We are organising a matcha experience. You can easily try your hand at grinding tea in a stone mill and whisking matcha.
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