
Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 286 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour worth booking?
Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from ¥6,000 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 286 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (286)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- ¥6,000 per person
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Begin your journey in Asakusa at Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple. Stroll along the historic Nakamise Street, with over 300 years of history, and sample traditional street food along the way. After exploring the lively temple grounds, enjoy a peaceful break at a quiet Japanese tea house, where you’ll experience high-quality matcha green tea. Next, head into the backstreets of Asakusa near Hoppy Street to try a local favorite, monjayaki. At a popular local restaurant, your guide will show you how to cook this savory dish made from seasoned flour and various ingredients, and you’ll enjoy sharing the meal with the group. This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
What you get
About this experience
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Begin your journey in Asakusa at Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple. Stroll along the historic Nakamise Street, with over 300 years of history, and sample traditional street food along the way. After exploring the lively temple grounds, enjoy a peaceful break at a quiet Japanese tea house, where you’ll experience high-quality matcha green tea. Next, head into the backstreets of Asakusa near Hoppy Street to try a local favorite, monjayaki. At a popular local restaurant, your guide will show you how to cook this savory dish made from seasoned flour and various ingredients, and you’ll enjoy sharing the meal with the group. This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
What's included
Included
- Tour photos
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Food samplings (Japanese snacks and sweets)
- Matcha Making Experience
- Lunch ( Okonomiyaki or Monja-yaki + 1 drink) (Vegetarian menu available / not vegan & Gluten-free)
Not included
- Additional food/drinks
What you'll see and do
Asakusa
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Asakusa
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Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
You will try some traditional Japanese sweets.
20 minutes here
Asakusa Kaminarimondori Shopping Street
You'll see Kaminarimon.
15 minutes here
Senso-ji Temple
You will see the famous Senso-ji Temple and experience what Japanese people do at a temple, for example, praying, fortune-telling...and so on.
30 minutes here
Asakusa Shrine
We will explore in Asakusa Shrine, which is next to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa.
30 minutes here
Hozomon
Asakusa tour
Pass by without stopping
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Asakusa Tour
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
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"
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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"
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- MagicalTrip Inc.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
- Please note that we are 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, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 286 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
286 verified traveler reviews for Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Memorable with Mai!
Mai was hands down my favorite tour guide of the week! What made her tour so special was the local insight she brought to everything we saw. She explained the traditions and symbolism at the temple in a way that made the experience so much more meaningful. We also sampled delicious Japanese treats & ate at a restaurant I never would have discovered on my own. And the matcha experience? Such a fun, beautiful, and memorable part of the day! Mai has a wonderful way of bringing Japanese culture to life, and I’m so glad I chose her tour.
via Tripadvisor
We love Hitomi and Asakusa!
Hitomi was exceptional! The best tour we’ve had in Japan so far. She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She even gave us recommendations of where/what to eat in Tokyo!
via Tripadvisor
Educational & Amazing tour
Our amazing tour guide, Ramesh was knowledgeable and fun.. educational walking tour, food was delicious
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the educational walking tour, delicious food, and Ramesh’s fun and knowledgeable guiding. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
via Tripadvisor
Had a great time on the...
Had a great time on the tour. Even though I have visited this area previously I still learnt a lot. Matcha making was interesting and tasted better than what I usually have. Kentake was amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommended.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to discover something new, even though you had visited the area before. We’re also glad you enjoyed the matcha-making experience and found the matcha delicious! It’s fantastic to hear such kind words about Kentake. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan!
via Viator
Touring Asakusa
Very educational and entertaining, the tour guide brought us to multiple food places and made it a great experience for each person
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- ¥6,000 to ¥13,000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 100
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by MagicalTrip Inc., who run 77 experiences we rank across 9 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.9 and 8 in the 90+ Club.
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Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour cost?
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Prices start at ¥6,000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 286 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour?
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Around 100 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings), Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set, Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour?
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Included: Tour photos; A Certified guide by MagicalTrip; Food samplings (Japanese snacks and sweets); Matcha Making Experience; and Lunch ( Okonomiyaki or Monja-yaki + 1 drink) (Vegetarian menu available / not vegan & Glut. Not included: Additional food/drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour?
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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" Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchai. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Tokyo. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour?
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Across 286 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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