Japanese cuisine

Japanese gastronomy, in Tokyo

In Tokyo, Japanese gastronomy is discovered at every street corner, from the stalls of Asakusa to the great tables. The Tokyo audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this refined cuisine, an essential element of the art of living of the capital.

A cuisine shaped by history

The cuisine of Tokyo has been shaped over the history of the city, blending popular traditions and refinement. There you taste sushi and sashimi, ramen and soba, tempura, simmered dishes and traditional sweets. The Asakusa district is renowned for its specialities to nibble and its sweets, such as the fried-dough cakes or the rice crackers. Gastronomy is here a true art, an integral part of the Japanese identity and art of living.

What to see

Here you taste the Japanese specialities, from sushi to ramen, not forgetting the sweets and snacks of Asakusa, in the atmosphere of the stalls and restaurants of Tokyo. Gastronomy is an essential art of living of the capital. It is a tasty stop, to be experienced during the walk in the town.

Practical information

Japanese gastronomy is tasted everywhere in Tokyo, from the stalls of Asakusa to the restaurants of the town, reachable on foot and by public transport. The stalls, restaurants and stands follow their own hours, which vary. It is best to explore the lanes of Asakusa and taste the local specialities to fully enjoy it.

Which specialities to taste in Tokyo?

Sushi, sashimi, ramen, soba, tempura and traditional sweets; the Asakusa district is renowned for its specialities to nibble and its pastries.

Where to taste Japanese gastronomy in Tokyo?

Everywhere in the town, and particularly in the stalls and restaurants of the traditional district of Asakusa.