Tokyo · TAITO CITY
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Below are the 11 best taito city tours in Tokyo right now — what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
Fun Asakusa sumo show with a real dohyo, bilingual explanations, all-you-can-eat chicken hot pot, and a souvenir photo set.
“Loved it so much! Would definitely go again if I could!!”
Asakusa kimono rental with optional private photoshoot, women’s hair set, and 15 edited photos download within 3 days.
“Our family of 7 had a wonderful time experiencing dressing kimonos and walking around outside for the photo shoot. The hosts were very nice and accommodating.”
Train with Ryo, a Kyokushin karate 2nd Dan, in Asakusa. Bow, breathe, drill basics, and learn safe non-contact kumite.
“Since I was a kid I dreamt about the day I had the chance to experience karate in Japan. Thanks to Ryo I made that dream happen! Lesson starts with a nice warm up and then onto the great stuff! I am a black belt of Shotokan karate (different style of what Ryo practice) and so it was super interesting seeing how the two styles differ. Loved that from the REI at the start of the lesson you can feel the spirit of karate. Had so much fun and was good to be back in a karate lesson environment. I wish Ryo all the best, and 100% recommend experience when…”
Make ramen noodles from flour in 30 minutes, then enjoy your own bowl. Includes a drink, snacks, and a small-group class in Asakusa.
“The staff are really nice and friendly. We had a wonderful experience learning how to make the ramen. They also provided some ingredients add on to the ramen to enjoy with a drink afterward. The ramen was so delicious. Free snack was available as well. I highly recommend this place.”
$19 kimono rental in Asakusa near Sensoji. KanoWafuku fits you fast with women’s hair styling, then sends you sightseeing until 5:30.
Make a washi notebook and mizuhiki bookmark belt in Honshu with tea and sweets. Private 150-minute craft class for $113.
“Celebrating Valentine's Day with such a wonderful class was an incredible experience for my daughter and me. We discovered how to create the most beautiful notebooks using washi paper, gift wrapping, and much more!!! It was complemented by delicious tea, sandwiches, and snacks. My 9-year-old daughter hasn't stopped talking about her experience.”
A 90-minute Asakusa walk with a local guide: temples, shrine, festival lore, hidden lanes, and best snack picks for $19.
“We loved the tour today and felt very well informed about the Shinto religion and local area Fantastic to have a personal tour”
Cut buckwheat soba with a big soba knife in Asakusa, then eat your own noodles with lots of flavors and a free drink.
“It was a fun class. Very easy to find using Google Maps. Super quick & simple! The staff is very friendly & will guide you every step of the way. They take plenty of photos of you too. Definitely recommend! 🥰”
Small-group Asakusa walk with matcha making and a hands-on meal. Shrines, Nakamise snacks, and monjayaki or okonomiyaki.
“Our tour guide, Nori, was wonderful. 5/5 for him. As for the tour, it was great overall. It was a perfect spring day, and we were a small group. I subtracted one star for two reasons. The first reason is that the tour advertises one snack and, of course, lunch. We did not get a snack. It would have been nice to get street food from one of the vendors that line the streets leading up to Senso-Ji. The second reason I subtracted a star is that it's advertised that we would try monjyayaki for lunch, which was a huge factor in my picking this tour over others. But we…”
Rent a kimono in Asakusa with a big selection, friendly guidance, and an easy 1-minute walk to Kaminarimon, all for $42.
“Contact with those who dress, only one thing to develop is the diversity of yukatas for large women's sizes.”
Private Tokyo tour with hotel pickup, a driver, onboard Wi‑Fi, and a flexible plan covering Shibuya, Asakusa, Skytree, and more.
“our guide and driver Yasir was very friendly and accommodated our wishes.. That allowed us to have a relaxed tour of Tokyo and since we're mostly senior citizens we could not walk too fast, but he waited for us at every place and picked us up after each visit (Hamariku garden, sensoji temple asakusa, Tokyo sjytree, meiji jingo shrine, takshita street and Shibuya scramble crossing)”
