Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour

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Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $12000 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
52 / 100
Rating
5/5 (8)
Duration
3 hours
From
$12000 per person

The Japanese Sample (Sampuru) Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour includes a class that explores the Japanese craft of making fake food for restaurant displays in Japan and walking tour of Kappabashi and Asak

What you get

    About this experience

    The Japanese Sample (Sampuru) Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour includes a class that explores the Japanese craft of making fake food for restaurant displays in Japan and walking tour of Kappabashi and Asakusa Sensoji Temple to learn about the history of the area. In the 3-hour tour, learn about the history and traditional craft of Sampuru food with an English-speaking guide and translator before going to Kappabashi and Sensoji Temple. Before the workshop, see different types of Sampuru models and learn how this craft was started and what the significance of sampuru food displays are in Japan. After the explanations, get a hands-on experience making tempura sampuru foods, which you can take home as a souvenir. This is a great experience for anyone, including young children (age 7 and up).

    What's included

    Included

    • Guided history walk of Kappabashi and Sensoji Temple.
    • Consumption tax and applicable service charges.
    • English-speaking private tour guide.
    • Souvenir food sample made during the class.
    • Sampuru food sample making workshop.
    • Photo opportunities.

    Not included

    • Admission fees or optional activities not specifically listed as included.
    • Meals, snacks, and drinks.
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
    • Transportation to and from the meeting point.
    • Personal expenses and souvenirs.
    • Gratuities, optional.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)

      3 Chome-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Senso-ji Temple

      Visiting Sensoji Temple (also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple), which is Tokyo's most popular and oldest temple.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

      Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.

      Pass by without stopping

    4. Asakusa

      1 Chome-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Tokyo

    The directions will be provided after booking.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The directions will be provided after booking.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    ja, en, zh-CN
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Japan Awaits

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • How to Prepare
    • In the 3-hour Japanese Sample Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour, learn about the history and traditional craft of Sampuru food with an English-speaking guide and translator before going to Kappabashi and Sensoji Temple. Before the workshop, see different types of Sampuru models and learn how this craft was started and what the significance of sampuru food displays are in Japan. After the explanations, get a hands-on experience making tempura sampuru foods, which you can take home as a souvenir. This is a great experience for anyone, including young children (age 7 and up).
    • Only people who are 7 years old or above may participate. All children from age 7 to 14 must be accompanied by a guardian (age 20 or older) at all times.
    • How to Prepare
    • Attire: The tour operates in all weather conditions (except when there is a typhoon or other extreme situations). Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions. In such case, please note that the tour may change slightly to accommodate for the weather.
    • Other: Since guests are to put their hands into wax to make food samples, we recommend that guests do not have nail art or polish on their hands (please note that the wax may remove some nail art or polish from the guests’ hands during the sample food making process).
    • Availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12 PM (except some holidays). Meeting time is 9:45 AM.
    • What if I’m late?
    • Although this is a private tour, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.
    • Standard Cancellation Policy
    • Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
    • Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event
    • Cancellation fee of 25% is charged if cancelled 20 days or less before the event
    • Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Contact us and inquire about a custom experience today.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    7 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    8 verified traveler reviews for Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    75geofft · May 2026

    Real fun crafting tour, recommended

    Our guide Hitomi was funny, energetic, knowledgeable, and kind, and we had a really great time being shown around the cooking and ceramic shops on Kappabashi Street. The food sample making was hilarious, you really have to be on your game- its not as easy as the video makes it look! But ours turned out OK and the store is really fun to check out. We went out for lunch with Hitomi afterwards, it was nice to get to converse with a local for a while.

    via Tripadvisor

    Excursion60215338801 · June 2024

    Best Food Making Experience in Asakusa and tour of Kappabashi Street

    The itinerary of the tour itself was fantastic with Mami, our tour guide! Mami elevated our experience. She was friendly and overall such a wonderful person to spend the day with! For the time we were together, she wanted to show us the best places. We walked through Kappabashi Street and Mami showed us the best stores to buy the kitchen appliances we were looking for. She was knowledgeable and guided us through the history of the town while also making room to accommodate our interests. We were so thankful to find the items we were looking for as well as being delighted when we found items we never expected! The actual food making experience was so fun! The instructors were so pleasant to work with and were great mentors to help us create our food pieces. We were so excited to be given a choice on what to make from their selection. From the selection available, we made 3 pieces each. The first batch consisted of shrimp tempura, lotus root, and lettuce. The second batch was a shrimp tempura, kabocha, and lettuce. The instructors were very patient and made you feel confident while making your piece. Mami was a saving grace playing the translator while the instructions were given in Japanese. We are so happy to bring home our finished pieces to put on display. The tour ended at Asakusa shrine where we bid our farewells. We couldn't ask for a better experience and it was all worth it because of Mami! We can't wait to sign up for another experience in the future and hope to see her again!

    via Tripadvisor

    Kira_A · May 2024

    Won’t forget this anytime soon!

    Making the sample food and learning about the history of Kappadori will not be an experience we soon forget. Mami was kind and knowledgeable and helped us get the tax-free refund and directed us to our next stop.

    via Viator

    Murray_M · April 2024

    Fantastic way to spend an afternoon!

    Hitomi, the tour guide, was so friendly and told us so many memorable things about the area and about food sample making history. Making the food was so surprisingly easy and fun.

    via Viator

    alexfL360DP · March 2024

    TOO MUCH FUN!

    Oh my gosh - this was so fun! Our guide Mami was so nice and fun to hang out with, we could not recommend this more!! The tour before was really great as well - I do recommend booking with the tour instead of only the sample making class itself :)

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sun
    Price range
    $12000 to $39100
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 52

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)31
    Booking momentum (14% weight)23
    Value for money (12% weight)20
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

    How much does Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $12000 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 Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History 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 Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History 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 Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour?

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    Around 3 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 Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History 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 Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. 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.

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