This experience has been carefully curated to show you traditional Tokyo at its best. It’s not the most obvious spots but rather those that give you the greatest sense of the city, is heritage, history, and rich culture.

You'll start your experience by ascending the Asakusa Culture Center.  Here, you'll get sweeping views of the Sensoji Temple complex.  It’s a powerful visual. Take a snap and soak up the sight. Your host will be able to talk you through what you are looking at. Not only how the complex is set out but also the buildings and their importance.

Don't stay there too long because you don't want to miss the next part…

You'll be going to an authentic Tea Ceremony. Here you'll have the chance to wear a Kimono, the traditional dress, and learn to prepare your own matcha green tea under the guidance of an expert tea master.  There is a lot to know about the tea ceremony so spend some time with your host diving into the past of this magnificent cultural event. Once the ceremony is completed, you will also have the option to continue wearing the kimono during the day! If you want to…

Afterward, we'll head to Nakamise Street and Sensoji Temple, where you'll be able to try local Japanese snacks, shop for authentic souvenirs, and explore the oldest temple grounds in Japan. There is a real local energy around this place and it draws you in. So much to see and do, the location and the characters alike.  

Saving the best for last, (well I think so anyway) you'll stop for a local Asakusa specialty - Monjayaki. This dish is a savory pancake loaded with seafood and pork, which is perfect after a few hours of walking. Other dishes are available but if you can you should really try this one! There are interesting stories behind all of these amazing dishes, your host can walk you through them all as you tuck in.

That's it, time flies when you’re having fun (and delicious eats)! You've experienced some amazing, traditional things to see and do.  Hope you are feeling fulfilled and keen to keep exploring Japan!