Free tour

Taste Old Tokyo: Asakusa Food Walk

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Tokyo

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: DAIKI

Registered on 20 March 2026

Hi, I'm Daiki — a 25-year-old Tokyo local who has spent most of my life exploring the streets, food, and hidden corners of this city. I started guiding because I'm on a journey to improve my English, and there's no better way to learn than through real conversations with travelers from around the world. I'm also working toward my long-term dream of building my own tour company one day — so every tour I do brings me one step closer to that goal. Tokyo is a city I know deeply and love deeply. I want to share the side of it that guidebooks miss — the backstreets, the local food, the everyday life that makes this city so special. Come walk with me. Let's explore Tokyo together.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Step into the streets of Asakusa — Tokyo’s oldest and most flavorful neighborhood — and eat your way through the best street food the city has to offer.

On this 2.5-hour walk, we’ll wander through hidden backstreets and taste some of Asakusa’s most beloved local bites. Think crispy menchi katsu, freshly made onigiri, traditional Japanese sweets, and more.

What we’ll do:

・Explore Kaminarimon Gate & Nakamise Shopping Street

・Eat our way through Asakusa’s best street food spots

・Discover quiet alleyways and local life away from the crowds

・Stroll along the Sumida River for a classic Tokyo view

This is a relaxed, conversation-style tour — no rush, no lectures. Just good food, great stories, and a side of Tokyo most visitors never see.

Meeting point: In front of Kaminarimon Gate (Thunder Gate), Asakusa

Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours

Food tastings are included in the tip — no extra cost!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Kaminarimon Gate（雷門）

Meet me in front of the famous Kaminarimon Gate (Thunder Gate) in Asakusa. I'll be standing near the large red lantern, holding a small sign with the tour name. The gate is a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Asakusa Line, Exit 1).

Free entry

Nakamise Shopping Street

A 250-meter street lined with traditional shops selling snacks, souvenirs, and crafts. We'll taste our first street food here — try ningyo-yaki (fish-shaped cakes filled with sweet bean paste).

Outside visit

Asakusa Backstreets

Away from the crowds, we explore the quiet alleyways and local neighborhoods that most tourists never see. This is where the real Asakusa lives

Outside visit

Hoppy Street

The heart of old Tokyo's drinking and food culture. We'll stop for menchi katsu (crispy deep-fried minced beef) and I'll tell you about the history of this beloved local street.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.