Kappabashi (Kitchen Town)
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Kappabashi (Kitchen Town)
Kappabashi (Kitchen Town)

Kappabashi (Kitchen Town) Tours and Tickets

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The Kappabashi area, centered on Kappabashi Street, is nicknamed Kitchen Town for its trove of culinary supplies. It’s packed with shops selling specialty cooking equipment, everything a restaurant may need to set up shop, and even the plastic food displays that you see in many restaurant windows in Japan. Chefs and avid home cooks will be especially interested in Kappabashi.

  • 3 Chome-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito, Tokyo, 110-0036
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1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour

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Discover Tokyo's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour including a Matcha experience, admission to Skytree, and a Tokyo Bay ferry(except Tuesday). Stroll the natural scenery at Meiji Shrine and drive past Akihabara, Ueno and other major attractions en route to the Imperial Palace. Then explore Asakusa with historical temples, shopping, matcha tea and Japanese Izakaya Lunch! In the afternoon, enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from Tokyo Sky Tree and relaxing at Tokyo Bay Cruise. Return to Shinjuku while enjoy the view of the Tokyo city. ・Discover Tokyo's the most iconic landmarks on the coach tour efficiently ・Try Authentic Matcha experience & IZAKAYA Lunch at Historical place, Asakusa ・Benefit from skip-the-line admission to skytree which is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world ・Get a light breeze of Tokyo Bay Ferry (Except every Tuesday) ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Also, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK
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  • 9 to 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$112.63
Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons)

Private Tokyo Tour with Government Licensed Guide & Vehicle (Max 7 persons)

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Tokyo is full of hustle, bustle, and sights to see! But the maze of the metro system can tire some and provide challenges for those with walking limitations. At Japan Guide Agency, we are happy to provide this customizable, private guided tour with a vehicle! Visit the Thunder Gate of Asakusa with its giant paper lantern for the feel of old Tokyo. Enjoy the tranquility of Meiji Jingu Shrine, an oasis of centuries old trees that has found itself right next to the pop culture fashion hotspot of Harajuku. Hungry? Head to Tsukuishima to enjoy Tokyo’s original dish, monjayaki! Your licensed guide and driver will ensure you enjoy your personalized tour. Choose 4 to 5 spots from ‘Tour Details’ to visit. Don't know where to go? Ask the guide to send you their recommendations. We hope to guide you soon! Maximum 7 participants per tour. If you are travelling with children ages 0-6, please inform us when you make the reservation. No more than 2 car seats available for each vehicle.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$521.95
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Half Day Sightseeing Tour in Tokyo

Half Day Sightseeing Tour in Tokyo

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Spend morning sightseeing in Tokyo in the deluxe coach efficiently! Board the bus from Ginza or Shinjuku, then take a deep breath and feel the natural scenery at Meiji Jingu Shrine and drive past the Akihabara, Ueno, Harajuku and other major attractions en route to the Imperial Palace for a stroll. Then explore the sights of Asakusa, including Senso-ji Temple. Don't miss the Unique Japanese Experience at Historical place, Asakusa! ・Discover Tokyo's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour efficiently ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Additionally, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK ・Feel the sacred atmosphere at Meiji shrine, an oasis with rich in nature in the metropolis ・Drive past the Akihabara, Ueno, Harajuku and other major attractions en route to the large green area, Imperial Palace for a stroll ・Enjoy the premium matcha with no bitterness which uses “Ichibancha”(first flush) from Uji, Kyoto
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  • 3 to 4 hours
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$79.51
Kappabashi Knife Shopping Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kappabashi Knife Shopping Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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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.
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  • 4 hours
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$90.44
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Asakusa: Food replica store visits after history tour

Asakusa: Food replica store visits after history tour

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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.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$77.52
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Tokyo Shopping Street Hopping Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Tokyo Shopping Street Hopping Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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A shotengai(Shopping Street) is a street in Japan filled with shops and restaurants. This unique shopping experience can be a real treat and Shotengai are a great place to shop and eat while also getting a glimpse of the everyday lives of the people in the community. With a Government Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Tokyo local efficiently. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Tokyo accompanied by an experienced guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital. 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.
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  • 6 hours
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$135.65
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Asakusa: Japanese kitchen knife store visits after history tour

Asakusa: Japanese kitchen knife store visits after history tour

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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.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$77.52
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Kitchenware shopping and Japanese lunch tour in Kappabashi

Kitchenware shopping and Japanese lunch tour in Kappabashi

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!!
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$92.37
From Ueno to Asakusa, 2 hours Walking Tour to Feel Japan

From Ueno to Asakusa, 2 hours Walking Tour to Feel Japan

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!
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$49.74
From Asakusa to Ueno, 2 hours Walking Tour to Feel Japan

From Asakusa to Ueno, 2 hours Walking Tour to Feel Japan

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.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$49.74
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