Taste Old Tokyo: Asakusa Food Walk

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!

The tour lasts 3 hours

Available in English

Guide: DAIKI

Guiding since 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.

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4 stops

3.3 km walking

3 hours

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).Open in Google Maps →

Free entry

Nakamise Shopping StreetA 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 BackstreetsAway 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 StreetThe 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.

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.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.