With international travel now back insight it is time to plan the ultimate journey to the land of the rising sun. With Food one of the top motivators for Australian's travelling to Japan, we find ourselves salivating at the thought of the delicious foods we could line our itineraries with.

Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most popular destinations for visitors thanks to its iconic Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street accompanied by the panoramas of the Sumida River and TOKYO SKYTREE®. While in Asakusa, travellers will find countless foods that are worth making a list for. From cheap eats with street food, candy sculpture workshops to fine dining with a view of the city from above, here are three ways you can really indulge in food experiences while visiting Asakusa.

Under $10 plan: Nibble on one of Japan's most loved street foods while you wander the alleyways of Asakusa

For travellers looking for a fun and unique experience on a budget, you can kill two birds with one stone by enjoying some street food on the move. One of the most iconic options is the traditional Japanese pastry known for its iconic fish shape and sweet red bean or cream filling - Taiyaki.
The fresh batter is poured into an iron Taiyaki press mould, and after the two sides are cooked separately, one side is lathered in the filling before they are pressed and moulded together, creating a crisp, fluffy and fresh pastry that is sure to brighten up your morning as you begin to explore.

Asakusa's Taiyaki store GURAKU also offers individuals make-it-yourself experiences. Under the teacher's instruction, you will learn the entire process, from making the batter from scratch to cooking them. The adventurous can even experiment with their choice of unique fillings such as spicy curry and kimchi-making a visit to this workshop even more enjoyable.

Get there: GURAKU is approximately a 9-minute walk from Asakusa Station.

Under $50 plan: Try your hand at traditional candied sculptures

If you consider yourself up for an artistic challenge, Amezaiku is just for you. With origins over 1,000 years ago, Amezaiku is a traditional form of Japanese candy sculpting passed down through many generations. The craftsmen sold the candy on the streets of downtown Asakusa using heated candy or 'mizuame' to create intricate designs, usually, animals, adding finish touches with edible dye to make the candy come to life.

Keeping this tradition alive, Asakusa's Amezaiku store Ameshin gives visitors an opportunity to experience this unique art form firsthand. In the workshop, you will be instructed on how to transform a piece of candy into a piece of art by cutting, pulling and crafting the heated candy. In the workshop, you will make a white rabbit and decorate it with adorable red eyes and pink ears.

Get there: Ameshin is a 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station.

Up to $250 plan: Treat yourself to a sky-high fine-dining experience at the height of 345 metres in TOKYO SKYTREE

For those looking for a more luxe experience, perhaps the perfect end to a day of sightseeing is a fine dining experience at the elegant Sky Restaurant 634 (Musashi) situated at the top of TOKYO SKYTREE from a height of 345 metres above the ground. A meal here allows diners to sample an assortment of decadent flavours in their 'Tokyo cuisine', which utilises fresh ingredients from all over Japan in a blend of classic French cuisine with touches of the delights of Edo (old Tokyo) while they enjoy the panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline.

TOKYO SKYTREE itself opened in 2012 has become one of the city's most iconic landmarks and the world's tallest free-standing broadcasting tower at a total of 634-metres. From the top visitors can enjoy 360° views of the cityscape, stretching all the way to Mount Fuji when the weather is clear.

Get there: From Asakusa, TOKYO SKYTREE is just one stop on the Tobu Railway's TOBU SKYTREE line, but it is also accessible by foot in 15 minutes when crossing the Sumida River on the Sumida River Walk.

About Tobu Railway/Group

The Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's largest commuter railway networks which operates in Tokyo as well as in large portions of the surrounding prefectures of Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, and Tochigi. It opened in 1899 and was the first railway in the Kanto region to adopt the use of quadruple tracks, and to this day is Kanto's largest private railway. Tobu Railways is part of the Tobu Group, which is engaged in other transportation sectors such as bus and taxis, they also operate Department stores, Hotels, health clubs, golf courses and theme parks, as real-estate. They are the largest investor in the TOKYO SKYTREE - the tallest structure in Japan, which is the centrepiece of the large commercial development.
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