Japanese Sample Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour
Create your own Japanese sampuru food sample in a private hands-on workshop, then explore Kappabashi Kitchen Town and historic Asakusa with an English-speaking guide.
Craft, cuisine, and historic Asakusa
This private experience combines a hands-on introduction to Japanese sampuru — the realistic food displays seen outside restaurants across Japan — with a guided walk through Kappabashi Kitchen Town and historic Asakusa.
Learn about the history and techniques behind Japanese food samples before making your own tempura sampuru to take home. After the workshop, continue with your private English-speaking guide through Kappabashi and toward Sensoji Temple while discovering Tokyo’s culinary culture, shopping streets, and traditional temple customs.
Highlights
Make your own sampuru
Take part in a hands-on workshop and create your own tempura food sample to take home as a souvenir.
Discover Kappabashi
Explore Tokyo’s famous kitchenware district and discover cookware, restaurant supplies, tableware, knives, and realistic food displays.
Explore historic Asakusa
Continue through the historic streets of Asakusa toward Sensoji Temple while learning about local history and traditional temple customs.
Private English-speaking guide
Enjoy the experience exclusively with your own group, with cultural and historical context provided throughout the workshop and walking tour.
Typical Itinerary & Optional Add-on
The main experience runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Enjoy the Sample Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour on its own, or extend your day with an optional private Tokyo sightseeing tour.
Meet at Asakusa Station
Meet your private English-speaking guide. Final directions, designated exit, and meeting information will be provided after booking.
Sampuru Food Sample Making
Learn about Japan’s realistic restaurant food displays, then create your own tempura sampuru during a hands-on workshop and take it home as a souvenir.
Kappabashi Kitchen Town
Continue through Tokyo’s famous kitchenware and restaurant-supply district, known for cookware, tableware, knives, and realistic food displays.
Historic Asakusa & Sensoji Temple
Explore historic Asakusa and Sensoji Temple while learning about the neighborhood, temple customs, incense offerings, fortunes, and charms.
Main Tour Ends
Scheduled end of the three-hour Sample Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour.
Tokyo Custom Day Tour
Extend your day with a four-hour private Tokyo sightseeing experience with an English-speaking guide. The itinerary can be customized around your interests and preferred areas of Tokyo.
Private & Customizable · 4-Hour (Half Day)
Included & Not Included
Included
- Private English-speaking guide
- Sampuru food sample making workshop
- Tempura food sample made during the workshop to take home
- Guided walk through Kappabashi Kitchen Town and Asakusa
- Visit to Sensoji Temple
- Photo opportunities
- Consumption tax and applicable service charges
Not Included
- Meals, snacks, and drinks
- Admission fees or optional activities not specifically listed as included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Personal expenses and additional souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Tokyo Custom Tour unless selected as an add-on
If selected, the inclusions and exclusions of the Tokyo Custom Tour apply separately in addition to the Sample Food Making Experience.
Good to Know
Schedule
Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, except holidays. The scheduled experience runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please meet your guide at 9:45 AM.
Meeting Point
Meet at Asakusa Station. Final meeting directions, including the designated exit and map, will be provided after booking.
Age Requirement
Guests must be 7 years old or above. Children age 7–14 must be accompanied at all times by a guardian age 20 or older.
Workshop Preparation
Guests may place their hands into wax during the sampuru workshop. Avoid nail art or nail polish on the day of the tour, as the wax may affect some designs or polish.
Weather & Walking
The tour operates in most weather conditions except extreme situations such as typhoons. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Smoking
Most places visited are non-smoking, although designated smoking areas may be encountered along the route.
Late Arrival
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.
Booking & Cancellation
- 20 days or less before the event: 25% cancellation fee
- 14 days or less before the event: 50% cancellation fee
- 7 days or less before the event: 100% cancellation fee
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible because workshop availability may be limited, especially during busy travel periods. Bookings made close to the tour date are subject to availability.
What if I’m late?
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.
Can children participate in this experience?
Yes. Guests must be age 7 or above. Children age 7–14 must be accompanied by a guardian age 20 or older.
Do I need craft experience to participate?
No previous craft experience is required. The workshop is designed for beginners, and your guide will help explain the process.
Can I take home the food sample I make?
Yes. The tempura sampuru food sample you make during the workshop is included and can be taken home as a souvenir.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Please meet your guide at Asakusa Station. Detailed meeting instructions will be provided after booking.
Looking for a custom tour in Japan?
Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in locations across Japan and can manage the details of a custom experience, including transportation where applicable.
Contact us to inquire about a custom experience.
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