It's a waste of time to just eat and walk around! 4 experience sightseeing spots to enjoy in Asakusa

Asakusa is famous for its traditional downtown streets and gourmet food such as ningyoyaki (doll-shaped pancakes) and kaminari okoshi (thunder roasted rice balls). But in fact, there are also many spots where you can experience the world of manufacturing, crafts, and traditional arts and crafts. In this issue, we will introduce four experiences that will allow you to enjoy Asakusa more than just eating and strolling. Why not stop by between sightseeing tours and create some special memories?

Making food samples

Food samples have a mysterious charm, as they look just like the real thing but are actually fake. In Asakusa, there is a place where you can try your hand at making parfaits, omelettes, spaghetti, and a variety of other dishes to your own liking. Under the careful guidance of the staff, the time spent freely decorating with clay and resin is an exceptional experience for children and adults alike. Looking at the finished samples, you can't help but smile at the results, which look as if they could really be eaten. The finished product can be used as a souvenir of your trip or as interior decoration, making it the perfect way to create a unique and memorable experience.

Food Sample Making Experience Cafe

This is a hands-on café where you can create “lifelike” omelet rice, parfaits, spaghetti, and other dishes designed to your liking. You can freely arrange the omelette rice with your favorite characters or the parfait in colorful arrangements. The samples you make can be taken home, so you can enjoy them as both a memory of your trip and as interior decorations.

Even if it is your first time to make food samples, the staff will carefully support you. They can even take photos and videos of the work, which will bring back vivid memories even when looking back later. There is also a plan where you can take a break with a parfait after the work is done, allowing you to spend a playful time.

Recommended points
・A unique experience where you can make your own one-of-a-kind food samples.
・The staff will gently assist you, so beginners don't have to worry.
・You can even take pictures while you are working!

Access: 4 min. walk from Asakusa Station

Budget: ￥4,600～

Food Sample Making Experience Cafe

住所	1-13-13 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo
営業時間	10:00-21:00
定休日	Irregular holiday
公式サイト	https://foodsamplecafe.com/en/

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Ring Making

If you visit Asakusa, why not try your hand at making rings at a local workshop? Some stores offer a choice of materials such as silver or gold, and you can freely arrange the design and engraving to create your own special accessory. There are many different styles of participation, from couples and friends making a pair of rings together, to a single person immersed in the process and enjoying the slow and careful work. The moment you put the finished ring on your finger, you will have a sense of accomplishment and a lasting memory of your trip to Asakusa.

Asakusa Taisho Romankan Grace

This workshop allows you to experience making a silver ring in just one hour. You can create your own original accessory by combining different ring thicknesses, patterns, and engravings. Finger sizes from size 1 to 30 are available, so you can enjoy making a pair ring or a ring for a group of friends.
Since the experience is by reservation only, you can take your time to decide on a design at your own pace. It will surely be a wonderful memory to take part in the experience in kimono during a break from sightseeing in Asakusa. Since you can enjoy the experience without worrying about the weather, it is also recommended as a rainy day plan.

Recommended points
・You can complete your own silver ring in a short time! Perfect as a souvenir of your trip or as a gift!
・Highly customizable in terms of ring size, engraving, patterns, etc.
・Easy access from Kaminarimon, easy to incorporate into your sightseeing route

Access: 5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station

Budget: ￥3,500円～

Asakusa Taisho Romankan Grace

住所	2-2-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
営業時間	9:30-18:00
営業日	No mid-year break
公式サイト	https://www.grace-ring.com/en

Glass Crafts

Glass crafts such as sandblasting and Edo faceting are surprisingly easy and enjoyable even for first-timers. Since you can engrave your favorite patterns and letters on the surface of glass, you can create glasses and plates that are one-of-a-kind in the world. The charm of glass crafts is that the process is both delicate and daring, and you will be involuntarily absorbed in the process of shaping the glass. When light shines on the finished product, it creates a dazzling glow that adds an extra level of satisfaction. Stop by during your sightseeing tour, and your memories of Asakusa will be even richer.

Glass Craft Sandblasting Headquarters Classroom

This studio allows visitors to engrave their favorite designs and letters on the surface of glass using a technique called sandblasting. Even beginners can create highly finished glasses and plates in only about 90 minutes, and they can take their creations home with them. The process of cutting glass with sand is unique and a great way to relieve stress as you can work mindlessly.
You can even use your own original illustrations to create your own unique piece of artwork. Simple explanations in English are also available, so it would be interesting to invite your foreign friends to experience the process with you. It is recommended for dates, girls' parties, and family events.

Recommended points
・The unique sandblasting experience brings glass art close to home.
・Beginners can enjoy the experience with easy guidance, and everyone from children to the elderly can have fun.
・You can create a highly finished work of art in a short time and take it home with you.

Access: 1 minute walk from Asakusa Station

Budget: ￥3,500円～

Glass Craft Sandblasting Headquarters Classroom

住所	1F Izumina Building, 1-26-12 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3865-3946
営業時間	Mon - Fri: 9:30~20:30, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 12:00~17:30
公式サイト	http://bestglass.jp/

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Sokichi

Visitors can try their hand at Edo faceting, a traditional handicraft with a 200-year history, by selecting their favorite glass from a selection of 10 different types, making a rough sketch with a magic marker using a pattern model as a guide, and then carefully cutting the glass with a sharpener. The finished glass can be taken home in a box, making it a perfect gift or reward for yourself.
Even if you are a beginner, the instructor will help you with the delicate work from the very beginning. The finished work will create wonderful shadows depending on the way the light hits it, and you can enjoy the beauty of the work as if it were a work of art. Why not carve your memories of Asakusa while experiencing the profound world of Edo faceting?

Recommended points
・A special experience to finish beautiful Edo faceting by yourself.
・Even beginners can receive full support to create an authentic finish.
・After completion, you can check out the glasses sold at a discount.

Access: 1 minute walk from Asakusa Station

Budget: ￥3,630～

Sokichi

住所	2-1-1 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3843-1119
営業時間	Weekday: 11:00-19:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-18:00
定休日	the New Year's holiday
公式サイト	https://en.sokichi-workshop.com/

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Summary

How was Asakusa? Asakusa, with its rich downtown atmosphere, has many places where you can enjoy not only gourmet food but also handmade experiences. By creating original works of art and memories, you will be able to enjoy the charm of Asakusa even more deeply. We recommend using the “Popland” application to check the latest event information and reservation information when you go out. We hope you will discover new charms of Asakusa with your own unique plan.