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Cultural walk and matcha making in Asakusa

Kaminarimon Police Box, 1 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, Japan

Cultural walk and matcha making in Asakusa

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Visit Asakusa - the most popular tourist destination in Tokyo and make sure that you experience authentic Asakusa like a local.Skip the over-priced, touristy restaurants around the sightseeing area and find one that is authentic, local, and fun. This tour was created to help you navigate through "the real Asakusa".Follow your local guide who knows the area well and make your experience 10 times more enjoyable. During the tour, you won't only visit the main spots in Asakusa but you'll also take a break in the Japanese style at a teahouse where you can try matcha (powdered green tea), and dine at a local restaurant where you can make your own monjayaki and okonomiyaki (a type of traditional pancakes).Prepare yourself to see and experience Japanese culture through all five senses. Learn more about the important traditions of Japanese temples, local lifestyles, what to buy, and what to eat in Asakusa.

What to remember

Important info

Not suitable for:

Travelers with back problems, heart problems and for pregnant women

Know in advance:

The maximum number of participants is 7
If you have special dietary requirements, please contact the local tour operator directly at least 24 hours before the tour. You will find their contact number on the voucher after booking
This experience is not wheelchair accessible
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller
Please note that the tour operator is 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, the tour operator will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour

Remember to bring:

Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so it is recommended that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke

What's included

Drinks. Lunch. Guided tour

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Join the Asakusa walking tour that includes all the things to do recommended by the locals. Experience matcha making and taste the highest-ranked matcha in a tea house. Learn more about the Japanese religious culture at Sensoji temple. Cook monja-yaki, originally created in Asakusa

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

MagicalTrip Inc.

Meeting Point

In front of Kaminarimon Police Box, Senso-ji. 3-minute walk from Asakusa station Ginza Line Exit #1. Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign "MagicalTrip".