Embark on a guided shopping tour of Tsukiji and Kappabashi to discover famous knife shops and learn about Japanese cooking. Explore Kappabashi Street for high-quality kitchenware and visit Tokyo Sky Tree for a memorable finish to your day!
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Tsukiji Fish Market - Welcome to Tsukiji Outer Market!
Tsukiji Outer Market is a wholesale hub primarily serving retailers, restaurants, and other buyers. Approximately 400 shops are packed into an area measuring 400 meters in length and 120 meters in width. Tsukiji Outer Market draws a significant number of customers and tourists, offering a diverse range of products for the general public. The market features several Japanese kitchen knife stores, all selling sharp knives suitable for professional chefs, fishmongers, and home cooks alike. -
Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai) - Welcome to Kappabashi Dougu Street!
Kappabashi Dougu Street is situated in Tokyo’s Taito City, along the west side of Asakusa’s main entertainment district, and midway between Ueno and Asakusa. It is a wholesale district specializing in professional products such as tableware, packaging materials, cooking utensils, and food samples. Currently, over 170 stores line the 800-meter-long street. Recently, it has gained media attention, and many stores now sell their products to the general public. Japanese knife stores have become popular tourist attractions, especially among foreign visitors. You might find what you are looking for at a reasonable price. -
Asakusa - Welcome to Asakusa!
In addition to Nakamise-dori Shopping Street, which stretches from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa is filled with numerous retro shopping streets and alleys. Each street has its own unique character and is lined with stores of all sizes, including street food vendors, restaurants, animal cafes, and trendy Japanese souvenir shops. After visiting a Japanese knife store that offers services in Japanese, take a leisurely walk through these shopping streets and alleys to discover a new side of Asakusa.
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
- Guide Entry fees are not covered for Skytree
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
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.
- This is a walking tour. Please be aware pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.