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Tour Itinerary
- 14:45 Meet the guest at Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center (15 minutes late)
- Icebreaker, explain the itinerary and the view from the 8th floor
- 15:00 From the explanation of Kaminarimon, sample tasting of Kaminari-okoshi, purchase one
- 15:15 Enjoy Tokyo curry bread and Kagetsudo's melon bread
- 15:30 Enjoy grilled skewered dango and daifuku mochi at Kikuya
- 15:40 Sample tasting of fried kakimochi at Kineya, purchase one
- 15:50 Sample tasting of bean sweets at Ozawa Seijiro Shoten, purchase one
- 16:00 Enjoy sweet potato sweets at Oimoyasan Koshin
- 16:10 Take a break at Kaminari Issa while enjoying matcha and matcha dessert
- 16:35 Receive a goshuin at Yogodo
- 16:50 Visit the main hall of Sensoji Temple
- 17:10 Stroll around the Japanese garden
- 17:20 Commemorative photo at a spot where the five-story pagoda and Skytree appear together
- 17:35 Take a break at the cafe on the 8th floor of the Culture Tourist Information Center
- 18:05 Start moving toward Shinjuku
- 18:45 End at the New South Exit of Shinjuku Station.
Title: What's a Private Asakusa Street Food Walking Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Japan for the first time, coming from North America. They arrived earlier in the week and had already visited Meiji Shrine, Gotokuji Temple, and Akihabara on their own over the previous two days. On the morning of the tour day they visited Skytree, and after this tour they planned to visit Shibuya Sky at 8:00 in the evening, so it appeared to be quite a packed schedule.
The guests requested that they wanted to try a variety of Tokyo street foods, from sweet to savory, so we stopped at shops one after another around the Nakamise area. At the end of Asakusa I was thinking of recommending monjayaki, but they seemed to have become full before we reached it.
The day was hot and humid, with a heat index reaching 33, so I was concerned about the guests' condition, but there was a bit of a breeze, so we carried out the tour by choosing shaded areas and stepping into cool shops along the way. However, around 5:00 p.m. they understandably began to feel tired and wished to return to the hotel once before heading to Shibuya Sky. So we first went back to the Culture and Tourism Center, where they rested at the café on the 8th floor, and then headed to Shinjuku, where the hotel was located. As it happened to coincide with rush hour, I, the guide, accompanied them all the way to Shinjuku to make the journey as stress-free as possible.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Asakusa～Shinjuku | 390JPY |
| Total | 390JPY | ||
Hi everyone! I’m Atsushi.
Born in the historic fishing port of Shiogama in Miyagi Prefecture and raised in Tokyo and Kanagawa, I’ve spent my life immersed in Japanese culture.
During my six years in the countryside as a university student, I fell in love with hiking and visiting temples.
After graduating with a master’s degree in agricultural science, I spent 40 years in R&D at a food manufacturing company before transitioning from part-time guiding to becoming a full-time professional tour guide at the end of 2025.
My true passion lies in Japan’s rich culinary and sake traditions.
I specialize in FIT tours around Tokyo and Hakone, and I even lead sumo culture tours!
I’m dedicated to making your journey truly unforgettable, and I look forward to helping you get the absolute most out of your stay in Japan.
I can’t wait to meet you!
Jul 27, 2026
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Atsushi was an absolutely phenomenal…
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Atsushi was an absolutely phenomenal guide, and we had an incredible day. He was so accommodating and willing to change plans to suit our needs. We had the best time and really loved everything he planned for us to do. He’s also a great conversationalist!
Jul 23, 2026
melanierK3084ZH
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Wonderful Senso-ji tour
Atsushi was a wonderful guide! My…
Jul 23, 2026
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Wonderful Senso-ji tour
Atsushi was a wonderful guide! My family and I really enjoyed our tour of Senso-ji combined with a food tour. He made our trip special.
May 30, 2026
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I was travelling with my mother & thought a walking tour in the heritage areas of Tokyo would be a great introduction on our first day. Our guide Asushi put together an itinerary based on our preferences & to suit the needs of my 83 yr old mother. Asushi was a caring & generous guide who wanted to make the most of our day. We enjoyed hearing about his life, family & faith, giving us a greater understanding of Japanese culture.
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We had a great half-day tour of Tokyo with Atsushi, who was very friendly and
knowledgeable. Half a day is only enough to scratch the surface but Atsushi was able to
accommodate and tailor the tour to our interests. Would recommend.