Japanese Sample Food Making and Asakusa History Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 3 hours Private tour

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About this activity

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Japanese, English, Chinese
Operated by: Japan Awaits

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

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

Itinerary

Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)

Passing by

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

30 min Admission included

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The directions will be provided after booking.

End point

The directions will be provided after booking.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

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.
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.