Things to do in Asakusa
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Sushi Making Class in Asakusa: Learn Maki and Nigiri★ 4.96 (5,037) · 1h 40m
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Tokyo Asakusa: Chopsticks Making Workshop near Senso-ji★ 4.97 (1,999) · 1h
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Mt Fuji & Hakone: Private Day Trip with Hotel Pickup★ 4.87 (2,601) · 10h
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Tokyo: Sumo Show with Chicken Hot Pot & Photo in Asakusa★ 4.82 (1,565) · 2hJP¥ 16,000View ›
Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour: Old Streets & Sumida Park Views★ 4.96 (1,421) · 30m–3hJP¥ 6,000View ›
Kintsugi Workshop in Asakusa: Gold Repair Art Class★ 4.94 (1,177) · 1hJP¥ 2,409View ›
Asakusa Walking Tour: Senso-ji Temple and Historic District★ 4.88 (1,071) · 2hJP¥ 4,819View ›
Asakusa: Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street Walking Tour★ 4.97 (974) · 2hJP¥ 4,300View ›
Tokyo Asakusa: Senso-ji Temple Food Walk & Edo Streets Tour★ 4.98 (950) · 2hJP¥ 2,000View ›
Tokyo: Vintage Coin Ring Workshop in Asakusa Studio★ 4.97 (888) · 1hJP¥ 2,500View ›Top rated (10)
Tokyo: Private City Tour with Senso-ji, Tsukiji & Shibuya StopsYou’ll move from temple incense at Senso-ji to bustling Tsukiji Market snacks and neon-lit Shibuya Crossing—all with a local guide who knows Tokyo’s shortcuts and stories. Expect laughter over language slips, time for quiet moments in Meiji Shrine’s forest paths, and tastes you’ll remember long after you leave.
Tokyo Go Kart Tour Asakusa to Akihabara: Electric Street KartsYou drive an electric go-kart through central Tokyo's main streets — Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara — with a guide leading a small group of up to six. The tour includes a professional photo stop, souvenir photo and frame, a Japanese gift, and optional costume rental. You'll need your original passport and a valid driver's license recognized in Japan, and must arrive 30 minutes early for safety training.Is it for me?Book this if you have a valid driver's license recognized in Japan and want to steer through Tokyo's main districts yourself rather than watch them pass from a bus window — the single-seater format and small group size (max six) are what make it feel like your own private route through the city, not a standard tour.
Tokyo Asakusa: Sushi Making Class & Chef GuidanceYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Asakusa and learn sushi making from a local chef who keeps things light-hearted. Shape nigiri with fresh tuna and salmon, try on a Japanese costume if you want, and share laughs with new friends before sitting down to enjoy your own creations. It’s hands-on, sometimes messy, always memorable—especially when you taste what you made yourself.
Mount Fuji Private Tour Tokyo: Customizable Day Trip & English GuideYou get a full day exploring Mount Fuji and the surrounding lakes and villages from Tokyo in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide who customizes the stops to your interests. The tour includes Lake Kawaguchi, the Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai village, and optional attractions like the 5th Station or ice caves—you decide which ones matter. Transport, water, parking, and fuel are all covered, so you only need to book and show up.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to see Mt. Fuji and the surrounding region without arranging their own transport, tickets, and timing—the private vehicle and English-speaking guide handle all of that, and you decide which stops matter to you instead of following a fixed group schedule.
Asakusa Street Food Tour: 5+ Local Vendors, 2 HoursA two-hour street food tour through Asakusa's residential neighborhoods, visiting 5+ local food shops and restaurants with more than 100 years of history. You taste authentic Japanese bites and sweets at each stop, learn how locals eat at a standing sushi bar and soba restaurant, and finish at Senso-ji Temple after passing through the Thunder Gate market street. The guide speaks English or Japanese and connects you with the business owners who run these places.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit before or after other plans in your day, but long enough to eat properly at each stop and linger at the temple without feeling rushed. If you want to taste your way through a neighborhood instead of hitting landmarks, this works; if you need a full afternoon or want to explore Asakusa on your own pace afterward, book a later activity.
Asakusa: Make Your Own Japanese Knife & Engrave HandleYou'll put on a protective haori, learn knife history from a Japanese master over tea, choose your blade type and size, sharpen it by hand in a meditative process, engrave your name or sakura design on the magnolia handle, and hammer it together. English-speaking staff guide you throughout, and you leave with a finished custom knife plus a key-holder. The whole session takes 2–3 hours and includes all materials and refreshments.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a hands-on craft experience in Tokyo without needing prior skill—the master handles the teaching, and you walk out with a real tool you made yourself, not a class certificate or a kit to finish at home.
Tokyo Asakusa: Washi Papermaking Workshop & Postcard CraftYou’ll slip into traditional samue workwear in an Asakusa studio and learn how to make washi postcards using centuries-old techniques—with gentle help from a local instructor. Choose colors and textures for your own set of four cards, laugh with fellow travelers over sticky fingers, and leave with real handmade souvenirs (and maybe some papermaking confidence).
Asakusa Walking Tour: Senso-ji Temple & Hidden LanesA guided walking tour of Asakusa takes you through Tokyo's oldest neighborhood to Senso-ji Temple, the Thunder Gate, and hidden streets, with instruction in temple etiquette and insider tips from your guide. The tour lasts two hours and moves at a pace suited to all fitness levels; you'll learn to use the purification fountain and incense burner respectfully, spot architectural details from the Edo era, and get recommendations for local food and festivals.Is it for me?Choose the group tour if you want to meet other travelers and share the guide's stories with a small crowd; pick the private tour if you prefer the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger longer at any stop without keeping others waiting.
Asakusa Kimono Tea Ceremony & Matcha Workshop TokyoYou'll dress in a kimono, watch a tea ceremony unfold step by step, then prepare your own matcha under a tea master's guidance in Asakusa. The experience includes green tea, snacks, hairstyling, and runs roughly two hours with an English-speaking instructor. No children under 7, and the central Tokyo location means you can reach it easily by public transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually do the tea ceremony rather than watch it from a distance—the hands-on matcha preparation and small-group format mean the tea master can correct your technique and you leave having felt the ritual, not just seen it performed.
Asakusa: Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking TourYou walk through the Thunder Gate into Senso-ji Temple with a guide who knows the 1,300-year history of the place and can actually explain what you're looking at. You browse Nakamise's traditional shops and snack stalls, stop inside Tokyo's oldest temple to see the main hall and incense ritual, and get a sense of how Asakusa has stayed itself while the city changed around it. Entry to the temple and the shopping street are included, so you're not stopping to buy tickets or figure out where to go next.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Asakusa's history instead of just walking through it—the guide's knowledge of the temple and the district is what turns a crowded tourist street into a real place with a story.
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Tokyo: Samurai & Ninja Museum Hands-On Ticket Skip LineYou’ll slip into real samurai armor in Tokyo, toss ninja stars (harder than it looks), and get tips from friendly local guides who make history feel alive. Try your hand at blowguns and sword stances—no experience needed—and share laughs with fellow travelers along the way. It’s hands-on, lighthearted, and you might surprise yourself.
Tokyo Asakusa: Private Ring Making Workshop & Take Home JewelryYou’ll shape your own ring from scratch in Asakusa, guided by friendly local staff who teach you Tankin hammering techniques. Choose your favorite materials and textures before polishing your finished piece under their expert eye. Walk away with a handmade souvenir—and maybe a new appreciation for small imperfections.
Asakusa to Ueno Walking Tour: Sensoji Temple & KappabashiA 3-hour guided walking tour through Asakusa, Kappabashi and Ueno explores Tokyo's oldest temple, a historic kitchenware district with over 300 years of history, and the lively local energy of Ameyoko Market. The guide leads you through Sensoji Temple and its surrounding shrines, explains the traditions you encounter, and introduces you to street food and shopping spots along the way. The tour ends at Ameyoko, leaving you free to continue exploring on your own.Is it for me?Three hours is long enough to walk from Asakusa's temples through Kappabashi's kitchenware shops and into Ueno without rushing, but short enough to leave your afternoon free for museums, parks or more exploring on your own. The guide handles the history and navigation, so you focus on the stops themselves rather than planning the route.
Sake tasting workshop in Asakusa: Master selection skillsA hands-on sake tasting workshop in Asakusa where you learn to decode labels and flavor profiles, then select and taste 7 varieties from a library of 50+ premium labels over 110 minutes. The session teaches you the practical logic of sake selection through active exploration, not lecture, so you leave with the skills to navigate any menu. English-speaking guide; minimum age 20.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn sake selection as a skill you can use at any restaurant or shop, not just taste a few bottles and move on—the 110 minutes are built around teaching you the logic, so the knowledge sticks after you leave.
Japanese Dance Cabaret Show Asakusa: Meet the PerformersAsakusa-Kaguwa is a cabaret theater in Tokyo's historic Asakusa district where you watch a 60-minute show blending traditional Japanese dance with contemporary music, then meet the performers for photos. The show runs twice nightly (5–6 pm or 8–9 pm), includes one drink, and welcomes families and children. Arrive 30 minutes early; the venue has steep stairs and no elevator.Is it for me?Book the early show (5–6 pm) if you want to eat dinner afterward in Asakusa without a late night, or the late show (8–9 pm) if you're already exploring the neighborhood and want an evening activity. The two-hour window—including the performance and time with the performers—fits neatly into most evenings without requiring a full day's planning.
Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple tour: 3 local food stops with guideA two-hour private guided walking tour of Asakusa takes you through Senso-ji Temple, the 1,300-year-old spiritual heart of the neighborhood, along Nakamise Street, and into Kitchen Town, with three local food stops woven through the route. Your guide explains the history and customs behind what you're seeing—the incense rituals, the giant lanterns, the craft traditions—so the stops mean more than they would on your own. Admission to all sites and the foods are included; photos from the tour are sent to you afterward.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who can explain what you're looking at—the temple's rituals, the neighborhood's food traditions, the craft history—rather than walking through on your own. It works well for small groups or solo travelers who want context, not just a checklist of sites.
Tokyo Samurai Experience: Archery and Katana TrainingA samurai training class in Tokyo where you learn archery with a traditional Japanese bow and katana sword techniques, dressed in a samurai outfit with a live guide who teaches in English and adapts to your level. The session includes a real bow and arrows, soft katana for practice, samurai clothes, Japanese snacks, and help with photos; you can book archery alone, katana alone, or both with a discount.Is it for me?Book this if you want hands-on instruction in two different Japanese martial arts in a single session, with a master who teaches in English and adjusts the pace to where you're starting from. The small group size and bilingual staff mean you're not lost if you've never done either before.
Asakusa Food Tour: 12 Dishes at 4 Local EateriesA 2.5-hour guided food tour in Asakusa that takes you to four local restaurants and a sake bar to sample 12 Japanese dishes including monjayaki, yakisoba, okonomiyaki and taiyaki, with a local guide who explains the food and its place in Tokyo's old downtown. The tour is conducted in English; children are welcome from age 2, and all venues are wheelchair accessible. You'll meet other travelers along the way and end with a stroll through Hoppy Street.Is it for me?You end the tour having tasted what Asakusa residents actually eat instead of tourist versions of Japanese food, which is what a guide who knows the neighborhood and chooses the restaurants makes possible.
Asakusa: Senso-ji Temple, Matcha Making & Monjayaki LunchYou walk Senso-ji Temple and its surrounding shrines with a certified guide, sample traditional street food along Nakamise Street, make matcha at a tea house, then cook and eat monjayaki at a local restaurant. The tour includes lunch, a drink, and photos. Small groups, no need to arrange transport or figure out the temple protocol yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Asakusa temples and local food without figuring out the temple customs yourself or hunting for an authentic monjayaki spot—the guide handles the navigation and the restaurant is already chosen, which leaves you free to actually taste what's in front of you.
Asakusa Sumo Show & Wagyu Dinner with Hands-On TrainingYou learn sumo rules and history in a luxury ryotei-style setting in Asakusa, eat Chanko hot pot and Wagyu beef while watching a live demonstration, then try sumo moves yourself. Business Class includes all-you-can-drink alcohol; Economy Class comes with one drink and no tempura. Everything happens in one room, so you're not moving between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand sumo beyond watching it — the hands-on training and meal supervised by wrestlers give you insider knowledge most tourists never get, and the fixed location means no rushing between stops or figuring out transport yourself.
