Asakusa is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, bustling with tourists from both Japan and abroad. There are large and beautiful temples and shrines with giant red lanterns as their symbol, as well as shopping streets where you can experience traditional Japanese culture. [Standard Tour Visit Spots] ・Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center ・Sensoji Temple ・Asakusa Shrine ・Asakusa Nishi-Sando Shopping Street ・Hoppy Street ・Kappabashi Dogugai ・Kappabashi Kitchenware Town ・GONPACHI ・Tokyo Sky Tree ・Tokyo Soramachi

Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour inside Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji, as well as other local areas, on this food and cultural shopping themed trip accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start the day, then take you to visit famous sites such as Toyosu and the outer Tsukiji fish market; Asakusa shopping street, filled with authentic Tokyo street food; and Ueno's Ameyoko and Kappabashi, Japan's kitchenware wonderland. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour inside Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji, as well as other local areas, on this food and cultural shopping themed trip accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start the day, then take you to visit famous sites such as Toyosu and the outer Tsukiji fish market; Asakusa shopping street, filled with authentic Tokyo street food; and Ueno's Ameyoko and Kappabashi, Japan's kitchenware wonderland. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

The Japanese Sample (Sampuru) Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour includes a class that explores the Japanese craft of making fake food for restaurant displays in Japan and walking tour of Kappabashi and Asakusa Sensoji Temple to learn about the history of the area. In the 3-hour tour, learn about the history and traditional craft of Sampuru food with an English-speaking guide and translator before going to Kappabashi and Sensoji Temple. Before the workshop, see different types of Sampuru models and learn how this craft was started and what the significance of sampuru food displays are in Japan. After the explanations, join a workshop with a small group where you can get a hands-on experience in making tempura sampuru foods, which you can take home as a souvenir. This is a great experience for anyone, including young children (age 7 and up).

This tour will take you on a shopping trip to see famous, high quality knife shops in Tsukiji and Kappabashi! You will also learn about the different types of knives used in Japanese cooking! Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. As you navigate your way through in Tsukiji Market, learn from your guide why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily for the freshest-quality ingredients and Japanese kitchen knives. Next, visit Kappabashi Street. This street has long flourished as a supplier to the food and beverage industry. You can find high quality Japanese kitchen ware and knives at reasonable prices. Make sure to stop by some of the plastic display food shops to see interesting models of food for sale that you can see in restaurants all across Japan. You can also head to nearby Tokyo Sky Tree to finish you tour. After the tour, you can stay at one of these sites to enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.

Are you in search of an afternoon activity in Tokyo? Our Afternoon Tokyo City Tour is the perfect option! We'll guide you through the serene gardens of a traditional Samurai Lord, offer a delightful river cruise, and immerse you in the charm of Tokyo's old downtown area, Asakusa. The tour bus will also pass by notable landmarks such as the world's 3rd tallest structure, Tokyo Sky Tree, Kappabashi, Ueno, and Akihabara. For those who wish to dive into Japanese anime culture, Akihabara is a must-visit. At the end of the tour, you have the freedom to explore Akihabara, and if you prefer, you can choose the return option, allowing our bus to take you back to your hotel!

The reasons for those interested in Japanese kitchen knives to choose this tour are you will: ① Go right to the right stores without any prior research or wandering. ② Rely on the guide in terms of providing candid and neutral feedback as you listen to the sales pitch by the store clerks ③ Enjoy our flagship in-depth Asakusa tour prior to the store visits After having an in-depth Asakusa history tour, we will take you to the Kappabashi Street adjacent to Asakusa, a shopping street lined with dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurant operators. Obviously, the Japanese kitchen knives are the mainstay of the products handled by them. The street has several stores specialized in kitchen knives; since they have a full lineup of the products, you will have the best chance to find some which you are genuinely looking for. For groups of three or more, we will use an earphone guide system which enables you to clearly listen to the guide from a distance.

Visit the heart of tradition in Tokyo with an exhaustive walking tour in Asakusa, one of the best areas of the metropolis: you will explore the famous Senso-ji temple, together with many surrounding spots that most tourists don't notice! You will walk along the shops of Kappa-bashi, the best places in Tokyo where to find souvenirs and traditional goods! You can decide to include a rickshaw ride, a Kimono rental, a true tea ceremony or an exiting Ninja experience!

Kappabashi Street adjacent to Asakusa is a shopping street lined with dozens of strores selling everything needed by restaurant operators. This is the only place in Tokyo where you can find stores specialized in Japanese food replicas. These unbelievably realistic food replicas look yummy, but you can't eat or drink them. International travelers have been intrigued by how delicious they look. If you also want to be one of them and bring your own back home to share the wonder with others, then this tour is for you. Our guides will take you to stores where you can find replicas you like most. They will help you look around and search by intermediating between yourself and the store clerks as an iterpreter. And of course, the tour preceding the visit to the Japanese food replica stores is one of a kind; an in-depth history tour in Asakusa. For groups of three or more, we will use an earphone guide system which enables you to clearly listen to the guide from a distance.

Lost on what to do to enjoy in Japan? Fear not! Let gotcha be your guide and support you! Kappabashi has many cooking tools, which are also used by Japanese chefs. There are so many varieties that you may get lost. There are also many cooking tools that you have never seen before, and you may not know how to use them. A knowledgeable guide will explain the cooking tools to you and help you find the perfect product for you! Have a wonderful experience with gotcha!!

Lost on what to do to enjoy in Japan? Fear not! Let us be your guide and support you! If you're looking for unique kitchenware, this is the tour must join!! Kappabashi is famous enough to attract chefs, each store has a long history. Everything is handmade and you can put your own name on it!! If you're looking for Japanese tableware or lunch boxes, this is the place to go, you'll find a variety of tableware, glasses, traditional crafts and chopsticks that you can't find anywhere else at reasonable prices. Have a wonderful experience with us!!

This is perfect tour for people who want to enjoy Japanese tradition!! Let's enjoy from Ueno to Asakusa - A 2-hour walking tour! In this tour we will have Taiyaki. Taiyaki is one of the most popular Japanese baked sweets with red bean paste. First, we will head to Shimotani Shrine, famous for a god called Inari-sama, while eating take-out of crispy, chewy taiyaki. We will visit shrines and temples. During the tour you have a chance to learn the differences between shrine and temple!! On the way, we will stop at a store famous for Japanese paper and explain about gift cards and "congratulatory gift bags" unique to Japan! Also you will visit the Kappabashi Shopping Street, which is a favorite of chefs, and will be introduced to kitchen knife shops and other cooking utensils that showcase Japanese skills. Finally, the tour will end at Asakusa's Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). This area is a tourist spot, so there are many fun places to visit even after the tour is over!

From Asakusa to Ueno - A 2-hour walking tour! First, we will meet near Kaminarimon Gate, a tourist attraction. Guide take photos for you. After that, we will visit the Kappabashi shopping street, which is frequented by chefs, and our guide will introduce you to kitchen knife shops and other cooking utensils that showcase Japanese technology. You may find a souvenir or a product that will become a life-long treasure! Next, head to Higashi Honganji Temple. This is the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect and one of the centers of Buddhist culture in Japan. On the way, we will stop at a store famous for Japanese paper and explain about gift cards and "congratulatory gift bags" unique to Japan! We will then visit Shimotani Shrine, which is famous for a god called Inari-sama. At the end of the tour, we will head to Ueno Station while eating take-out of crispy, chewy taiyaki which is Japanese baked sweets with red bean paste.

Kappabashi is the wonderland of Japanese cuisine. It is no coincidence that every day hundreds of restaurateurs and amateurs walk along these streets to observe the extraordinary tools on display: ceramics, glasses, chopsticks and the highly renowned Japanese knives. But with so many options, where should you start? In our 3 hours tour we will take you on a discovery journey of the Japanese culinary tools.

Lost on what to do to enjoy in Japan? Fear not! Let gotcha be your guide and support you! You can experience making food samples, a traditional Japanese culture, at Kappabashi. Food samples are a part of Japanese culture. You can make a realistic looking food sample with wax. You can see many of these food samples in the showcases of Japanese restaurants. This time, we will make tempura, a famous Japanese food. You do not need to bring anything to participate in this workshop. We invite you to try making food samples with us! Notes for food sample making: Aprons will be provided. Please come to the store in clothes with sleeves that can be rolled up to the elbow if possible. If you have nail art, please understand that the nail art may be removed during the process. Have a wonderful experience with gotcha!!

Visit Kappabashi Street adjacent to Asakusa, and Japanese kitchen knives stores, where you can find what are you genuinely looking for.

Lost on what to do to enjoy in Japan? Fear not! Let gotcha be your guide and help you! You can experience making food samples, a traditional Japanese culture, at Kappabashi. Food samples are a part of Japanese culture. You can make a realistic looking food sample with wax. You can see many of these food samples in the showcases of Japanese restaurants. This time, we will make tempura, a famous Japanese food. You do not need to bring anything to participate in this workshop. Kappabashi has many cooking tools, which are also used by Japanese chefs. There are so many varieties that you may get lost. A knowledgeable guide will explain the cooking tools to you and help you find the perfect product for you! Notes for food sample making: Aprons will be provided. Please come to the store in clothes with sleeves that can be rolled up to the elbow if possible. If you have nail art, please understand that the nail art may be removed during the process. Have a wonderful experience with gotcha!!

Let's join this Kappabashi kitchenware shopping tour!! And enjoy lunch at a well-established Japanese SHOKUDO restaurant loved by local.

Welcome to Kappabashi, a Culinary Wonderland that beckons restaurant owners, chefs, and food enthusiasts alike. Here, you can explore a diverse selection of Japanese tableware, chopsticks, and acclaimed Japanese kitchen knives, beloved by chefs worldwide. Plus, you'll have the exciting opportunity to try your hand at crafting realistic replica food. This tour offers a delightful blend of Japanese craftsmanship and food culture for a memorable experience.

Lost on what to do to enjoy in Japan? Fear not! Let gotcha be your guide and support you! If you're looking for unique kitchenware, this is the tour must join!! Kappabashi is famous enough to attract chefs, each store has a long history. Everything is handmade and you can put your own name on it!! If you're looking for Japanese tableware or lunch boxes, this is the place to go, you'll find a variety of tableware, glasses, traditional crafts and chopsticks that you can't find anywhere else at reasonable prices. At the end of the tour, we will have lunch at a well-established Japanese SHOKUDO restaurant loved by local. Have you ever had "Katsu-don" or "Neapolitan"? This restaurant offers many home-style dishes familiar to Japanese people. You will surely find your favorite dish of the menu. Have a wonderful experience with gotcha!!

Lost on what to do to enjoy in Japan? Fear not! Let gotcha be your guide and support you! If you're looking for unique kitchenware, this is the tour must join!! Kappabashi is famous enough to attract chefs, each store has a long history. Everything is handmade and you can put your own name on it!! If you're looking for Japanese tableware or lunch boxes, this is the place to go, you'll find a variety of tableware, glasses, traditional crafts and chopsticks that you can't find anywhere else at reasonable prices. After shopping, let's have Monja for lunch near Kappabashi Dougu Street. Monja is similar to okonomiyaki, which is made with flour and water. However, monja uses more water than okonomiyaki, so it is made differently and tastes different. How to make monja is very unique. When eating monja you use a small metal spatula to cook the monja as you eat it. It will be an interesting experience for you. Have a wonderful experience with gotcha!!

Japanese tableware and kitchen tools are available here! You and your guide will go shopping at Kappabashi for the best of Japanese tableware such as "Tamagoyaki-ki" and "Chawan" (rice bowl). Find your own favorite tableware. If you don't know how to use something, the guide will show you in detail. After that, we will move to Kanda Station, where you can experience Japanese sake and make "Tamagoyaki" and "Takoyaki" at an all-you-can-drink sake store! We will show you how to use kitchen tools and tableware on the spot. Tamagoyaki and Takoyaki are loved by Japanese people so let's learn how to cook them and you can teach to your family and your friends!! This is perfect activity to know Japanese food culture!! *Ingredients for tamagoyaki and takoyaki are prepared in advance by the guide. This cost is included in the tour fee. *Transportation expenses are to be borne by the customer.

Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Japan as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Tokyo. Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the Tokyo Skytree, marvel at the grandeur of Senso-ji Temple, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like the Edo-Tokyo Museum, Asakusa, Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai), and many more. Our excursions are meticulously designed to align with your ship's schedule, allowing you to savor every moment without the worry of returning to your ship on time. We'll greet you directly at the port and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!