Kappabashi (Kitchen Town) Tours and Activities

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 nationally-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 Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Get acquainted with a real-life geisha during a cultural experience in Tokyo. An intimate encounter designed for travelers interested in Japanese culture, this tour includes a geisha performance, traditionally featuring songs, dances, and games, and refreshments such as tea and sweets. Learn about the history of the geisha and upgrade to include lunch and unlimited drinks.

Discover the history and traditions of Asakusa on a half-day tour of this older part of Tokyo. Get an in-depth experience as you ride through the district by rickshaw, then stroll along the main shopping street where you sample traditional Japanese snacks. Stop into the famous Sensoji temple, then head to Kappabashi Kitchen street. Finish the tour at a traditional restaurant where you learn to make okonomiyaki (savory pancake).

Most culinary tours in Japan only cover classics like ramen and udon, but you discover out-of-the-box treats during this adventure lovers’ food crawl. Meet an expert foodie for a daring expedition through the savory streets of Ginza, packed with local eateries. Get a taste of only-in-Japan delicacies like blowfish (fugu) and horse meat, while also making time for standbys like sushi and yakitori.

Slip on a kimono and savor a multi-course kaiseki dinner while you’re entertained by a geisha performance. A host greets you at an authentic Japanese restaurant in Tokyo during this 3-hour evening experience. Settle in with a small group as you’re served traditional dishes and converse with the geisha who are trained in dance, music and the art of communication.

Learn the ins and outs of one of Japan’s most delectable spirits—Japanese whisky—during this small-group tasting experience. Join a private guide to drink like a true Tokyo resident at a locally-run bar, where you’ll get an insider’s run-down of Japan’s most esteemed labels. Enjoy samples that are usually costly and difficult to find, including award-winning bottles of aged whisky, in this under-the-radar watering hole.

You ’ve probably heard of Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku, but are you familiar with the backstreets of Tokyo? During this Backstreets of Tokyo Bike Tour, you'll explore central Tokyo, coasting down hidden alleyways, and get insights into the local life in Tokyo. On this Tokyo bike tour, you'll find yourself among the labyrinthine pathways of Tokyo with a local guide, and try traditional Japanese foods which cannot be found in the typical restaurants.These tiny mom-and-pop restaurants and street stalls serve up local ingredients with big flavors, to fuel your journey! The Backstreets of Tokyo Bike Tour includes several stops, and it will introduce off-the-beaten-path shopping streets and street foods. During the Backstreets of Tokyo Bike Tour, you'll see a new side of Tokyo, riding around unique old-time shopping arcades and visiting.On our tours, we are passionate about showing you the lesser-known parts of central Tokyo.

Taste some of Japan’s most notorious delicacies on a private food tour of Tokyo’s Ginza district. Find the food experiences you want and order with the help of your English speaking guide. Open your eyes to local foods you didn’t know existed, or wouldn’t have tried on your own. If you want to try blowfish, horse sashimi, or whale, this is your tour; either way, your guide can adjust the menu and restaurant visits to meet your needs.

Avoid the stress of getting lost at Japanese subway stations by exploring the city on bike instead. This action-packed tour travels on quiet backstreets and cycle lanes, so you won’t have to worry about busy traffic. Tick off many top Tokyo sights in a day and pedal past Ueno Park, Nezu Shrine, Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, Kappabashi kitchenware district, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree.

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 nationally-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 Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore off the beaten path in Tokyo! We would like to introduce some of the best nostalgic neighborhood locations. If you want to experience the local life and enjoy the nostalgic warm feelings, these backstreets of Yanaka, Shibamata, Fukagawa and Asakusa are totally recommended to visit while your stay in Tokyo. You can walk with English speaking guide and enjoy some foods and drinks on the way! Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will arrange 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 Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

For outsiders, it can be difficult to get an insight into Japanese cultural life. This experience offers you a deeper perspective than most. In the company of a geisha, learn how geisha prepare their makeup and dress in kimono. Unlike other makeover experiences, you'll actually be learning from geisha themselves.

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 National 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 Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Drive cruising comfortably to visit Tokyo popular sightseeing spots on this half-day city tour with a driver. From this tour, guests have better ideas and information on the attractions, if they like to explore it in more in depth later when they have more time in the city. This is a comfortable tour which is suitable especially for both elderlies and young children as there is not much walking required. Along the rides, Cherry Tomato coach will pass by many beautiful spots for guests to enjoy the sceneries. Driver will pick you up from your hotel Tokyo city. Actual pick up time and meeting point will be sent to your hotel's front desk. Tour is specially designed to start from 3.00 pm till 7.00 pm for this afternoon tour as it will be not too late to enjoy the city.

First time in Tokyo? Don't have a full day to see everything? Don't know where to start in this huge city? Why not enjoy a 70-minute ride around Tokyo on this open roof bus that offers a spectacular panoramic view of the metropolis with GPS navigated audio guide? A tour that allows you to feel, smell, hear and experience the city with all your five senses, leaving an unforgettable impression of Tokyo. We offer different routes depending on the areas of Tokyo that you are most interested in. This product is the Downtown Asakusa Course that will bring you around various areas of central Tokyo such as the traditional Asakusa with its famous Kaminari-mon gate, Tokyo’s tallest structure Skytree and the crazy Akihabara district, well-known by manga and game lovers.

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).

Treat yourself to a unique moment and come enjoy a private tour of one of the most emblematic neighborhood of the Japanese capital: Asakusa. From the modern architecture of the observatory, to the traditional curves of the Senso-Ji Temple, Asakusa has plenty of outstanding sites to discover. You will be immersed, with our local guide, in this unique atmosphere to discover his whole authenticity: Artisan shops, access to the oldest temple in Tokyo and panoramic view of the city. You will walk along the famous Nakamise Street and also Kappabashi Dori. So do not wait any longer and discover the different aspects Tokyo has to offer.

Take a break from the crowded tourist spots and enjoy a richer experience of Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood. This private tour takes you back in time to Japan's Showa era, a period marked by dramatic changes, by taking you to old-fashioned shops and eateries.

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Tokyo through Sensoji Temple & Asakusa District. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Street, and Sensoji Temple. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Tokyo. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time! Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

You’ve probably heard of Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku, but are you familiar with the backstreets of Tokyo? During this Backstreets of Tokyo Bike Tour, you’ll explore central Tokyo, coasting down hidden alleyways, and get insights into the local life in Tokyo. On this Tokyo bike tour, you’ll find yourself among the labyrinthine pathways of Tokyo with a local guide, and try traditional Japanese foods which cannot be found in the typical restaurants. These tiny mom-and-pop restaurants and street stalls serve up local ingredients with big flavors, to fuel your journey! The Backstreets of Tokyo Bike Tour includes several stops, and it will introduce off-the-beaten-path shopping streets and street foods. During the Backstreets of Tokyo Bike Tour, you’ll see a new side of Tokyo, riding around unique old-time shopping arcades and visiting. On our tours, we are passionate about showing you the lesser-known parts of central Tokyo.

Traveling with your family is so rewarding and fun! Your nationally licensed and experienced English speaking guide supports your challenges of making sure everyone in your group has a great time in Tokyo. Tokyo is a city that provides a valuable opportunity for learning, fun, fascinating and stimulating that excites the senses. Here are some edutainment activities guaranteed to experience history, culture, museums and unique shopping. Play, learn and discover in this one-day family-friendly trip across Tokyo. 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 Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.