Tokyo: Asakusa History Walking & Local Food Culture
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into the heart of Tokyo’s past with a local guide. Visit Senso-ji — Tokyo’s oldest temple, founded in 628 — and stroll through streets where locals have enjoyed traditional treats for generations.
Highlights:
・Senso-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest temple
・Recommend local street food
・Pro chef knife shop
・Samurai sword & ninja gear store
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local Guide
Meals are not included in the tour price. If you find street food that interests you, you can purchase it along the way as we continue the tour.
What To Expect
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
The tour begins at Kaminarimon, the outer gate of Sensoji Temple. Here, your guide will explain the gate’s real name, its history, and the meaning behind its famous features. This is where you’ll hear some surprising facts before entering the temple grounds.
Enjoy shopping for Tokyo souvenirs and indulging in street food.
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Tokyo: Asakusa History Walking & Local Food Culture
Reviews
101 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun tour
Nava L,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a great time. Josh is very knowledgeable and enjoys sharing insights. Learned a lot :) Highly recommend!
Fun and interesting
Rachel F,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable-very interesting, majority of the tour was history. Great way to see the area and was good to have a guide to point out the best areas since it is such a large neighborhood with so many shops and stalls
Perfect Guide for Tired Travelers
Brandie P,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nono was a wonderful guide! She tailored the tour around our needs and was friendly, upbeat, and patient. My daughter and I did the tour when we were severely jet lagged and not feeling our best, but Nono managed to made it a great experience. Highly recommend!
Namami guide & tour was phenomenal
Shelby F,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic. Rarely can you find a place with tourists that has so many authentic restaurants and interesting interactive shrines. Nanami was an extraordinary guide we are so lucky to have her!
We don’t think the write...
LIz R,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
3.00We don’t think the write up for the tour was representative of what we did. While our guide did all she could to be informative and helpful, it’s spoke of food tasting which simply didn’t materialise.
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