Asakusa Cultural and Matcha Making Tour with Monjayaki Lunch in Tokyo
by MagicalTrip Inc.
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥26,000Overview
This walking tour in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood highlights the area’s cultural and culinary traditions. It begins at Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, where visitors can watch local customs such as praying and fortune-telling. The tour continues along Nakamise Street, which has over 300 years of history, allowing time to sample traditional Japanese sweets and street food. The group then visits Asakusa Shrine and stops at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and Hozomon gate before pausing at a quiet tea house for a hands-on matcha green tea making experience. The tour ends in the backstreets near Hoppy Street where participants cook and eat monjayaki, a savory dish made from seasoned flour and various ingredients, at a local restaurant. Lunch includes okonomiyaki or monjayaki with one drink; vegetarian options are available but not vegan or gluten-free. This small-group tour lasts about three hours and includes a certified MagicalTrip guide and photos from the tour. It is operated by MagicalTrip, a local company with a Certificate of Excellence.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Asakusa
The tour covers the Asakusa area, walking through its streets and cultural sites.
Asakusa
Continued exploration of Asakusa’s landmarks and atmosphere.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Participants spend about 20 minutes trying traditional Japanese sweets along this historic street.
20 min
Asakusa Kaminarimondori Shopping Street
A 15-minute stop to see Kaminarimon, the iconic gate of Asakusa.
15 min
Senso-ji Temple
A 30-minute visit to Tokyo’s oldest temple, where guests observe local practices such as praying and fortune-telling.
30 min
Asakusa Shrine
Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring Asakusa Shrine, which is located next to Senso-ji Temple.
30 min
Hozomon
Part of the Asakusa tour, including a visit near the Hozomon gate.
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
A stop at the information center as part of the broader Asakusa walking tour.
Meeting 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"
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"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Asakusa Cultural and Matcha Making Tour with Monjayaki Lunch in Tokyo
by MagicalTrip Inc.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥26,000Overview
This walking tour in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood highlights the area’s cultural and culinary traditions. It begins at Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest temple, where visitors can watch local customs such as praying and fortune-telling. The tour continues along Nakamise Street, which has over 300 years of history, allowing time to sample traditional Japanese sweets and street food. The group then visits Asakusa Shrine and stops at the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and Hozomon gate before pausing at a quiet tea house for a hands-on matcha green tea making experience. The tour ends in the backstreets near Hoppy Street where participants cook and eat monjayaki, a savory dish made from seasoned flour and various ingredients, at a local restaurant. Lunch includes okonomiyaki or monjayaki with one drink; vegetarian options are available but not vegan or gluten-free. This small-group tour lasts about three hours and includes a certified MagicalTrip guide and photos from the tour. It is operated by MagicalTrip, a local company with a Certificate of Excellence.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Asakusa
The tour covers the Asakusa area, walking through its streets and cultural sites.
Asakusa
Continued exploration of Asakusa’s landmarks and atmosphere.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Participants spend about 20 minutes trying traditional Japanese sweets along this historic street.
20 min
Asakusa Kaminarimondori Shopping Street
A 15-minute stop to see Kaminarimon, the iconic gate of Asakusa.
15 min
Senso-ji Temple
A 30-minute visit to Tokyo’s oldest temple, where guests observe local practices such as praying and fortune-telling.
30 min
Asakusa Shrine
Visitors spend about 30 minutes exploring Asakusa Shrine, which is located next to Senso-ji Temple.
30 min
Hozomon
Part of the Asakusa tour, including a visit near the Hozomon gate.
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
A stop at the information center as part of the broader Asakusa walking tour.
Meeting 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"
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"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.