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Tokyo Private Tour - Iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate)
Iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate)
Tokyo Private Tour - Nakamise Shopping Street
Nakamise Shopping Street
Tokyo Private Tour - Authentic Tea House
Authentic Tea House
Tokyo Private Tour - You can make your tea in traditional manner
You can make your tea in traditional manner
Tokyo Private Tour - Lovely looking Japanese Sweets
Lovely looking Japanese Sweets
Tokyo Private Tour - Tableware Shop in Kappabashi
Tableware Shop in Kappabashi
Tokyo Private Tour - Big Chef at Kappabashi Kitchen goods street
Big Chef at Kappabashi Kitchen goods street

Asakusa, Private Tea Ceremony Lesson and Kappabashi kitchen street

Unique Experience
Tokyo Tour Guide - Chiaki K.

Joined 2019

Chiaki K.
4.94 / 5
(132 reviews)
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Tokyo
English
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Chiaki K.)
Up to 4 people

Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist spots. We will visit Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street to know Japanese Culture and Religion, then move to a traditional tea house just behind the temple. You can have 1-1.5 hour private tea ceremony lesson to drink and make “Matcha” green tea, and know the manner and sense of beauty called “Wabi-Sabi”.We can also visit Kappabashi kitchen goods street where you’ll find your favorite tableware, chopsticks or kitchen knives for souvenir.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

09:30 AM

Asakusa Sensoji and Nakamise Shopping Street

Also known as Asakusa Temple, Sensoji Temple is one of the most popular tourist sites in Tokyo which dates back from the year 645. To reach the temple, you go in via an iconic gate called Kaminarimon. You also pass by a series of shops in a street called Nakamise. It’s full of interesting traditional handicrafts and food that you can easily spend hours here just browsing through the goods.

10:30 AM

Tea Ceremony Lesson

In a traditional tea house near Asakusa Sensoji Temple, you can drink a cup of Macha (green tea) and also make it yourself with a friendly teacher. You can also learn the basic manner and history of traditional tea ceremony and philosophy of Zen. The lesson fee: ¥3500 per person is not included in the guide fee so please pay it at the tea house. 1-1.5 hour.

12:30 AM

Kappabashi kitchen goods street

Kappabashi Kitchen Street (kitchenware shopping street). 15 minutes walk west of central Asakusa brings you to this fascinating street of kitchen and restaurant supply shops. The specialty shops offer such items as tableware, sweets and bakery equipment, kitchen equipment and tools, food ingredients and packaging supplies. You can see many wax food samples (just like the ones you see in the windows of restaurants) and know how they look real.

01:00 AM

Kappabashi or wherever you’d like

End of tour

Ending Point

Kappabashi or wherever you’d like

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee, Hotel pick up (inside of Tokyo area)

What‘s not included

Your transportation fee(¥500〜1000 per person depending on where your hotel is), Tea Ceremony Lesson fee(¥3500 per person)

Tour Important Information

*The Tea Ceremony Lesson fee (¥3500 per person) is not included in the tour fee. Please pay it at the tea house on the day.

*Please DO NOT book this tour directly. Contact me to make sure the tea house is available before you book the tour! The tea house is closed on Mondays.

*Lunch is not included in this tour.

The tea house is closed on Mondays

Important message from the supplier

If you stay in the central area of Tokyo or Chiba, I will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or anyplace you like.

We will take public transportation and walk a lot so please wear comfortable shoes.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tokyo Tour Guide - Chiaki K.

Joined 2019

Chiaki K.
4.94 / 5
(132 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Chiaki K.

Welcome to Japan! My name is Chiaki. I’m a government licensed guide interpreter, a wife and mother of two grown-up children. I’ve been living in Tokyo for 30 years so I know the area well.

If you don’t want to miss popular “must see” places, wish to eat a variety of Japanese popular and delicious food, have particular interest in Japanese theatrical arts, architectures, gardens, tea ceremony and “kawaii” characters, or are tired of tourist spots and like to see the real life of people in Japan, I can help you.

My goal is to help you to make your stay in Japan as memorable and fulfilling as possible. If I can serve you to make your special trip more special, it will be my pleasure.


Reviews

Fun Food Tour

It was great having Chiaki take us around the very busy Tsukiji Market. She explained and pointed out the different foods that Japanese traditionally eat on New Year’s Day. She’s very knowledgeable and informative. She was also so kind to help me track down my phone after I accidentally left it in the bathroom of the crowded marketplace! Chiaki is a wonderful tour guide.

Li L.

Chiaki K.

Thank you Li, for your kind review! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring the crowded and lively Tsukiji Market and watching the traditional foods eaten for New Year in Japan. I’m also very glad we found your phone. It was amazingly good time they made an announcement! Thank you for your thoughtful words. I hope the rest of your time in Japan will be wonderful!

Like Travelling with a Good Friend

I booked two tours with Chiaki. She was organized, informative, and kind. She met me at my hotel which really helped – I was still struggling to situate myself. I loved that the tours involved lots of walking and taking the subway. It really helped me figure out where things were and gave us a chance to learn more about each other. The standout for me was going into the fabric district to purchase some Japanese designed fabric for one-of-a-kind souvenirs (I’m going to frame them). She helped me find some stunning samples. The quiet moment in the Japanese garden was wonderful. I will definitely book time with Chiaki when I return to Tokyo.

Linda L.

Chiaki K.

Dear Linda, thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind review! I’m truly happy to hear that the tours helped you feel more comfortable staying in Tokyo. It was a pleasure walking the city together and sharing those everyday moments along the way. I’m especially glad you enjoyed exploring the fabric district and found your favorite! Framing them sounds like a wonderful idea! Thank you for spending those days with me, and I very much look forward to guiding you again when you return to Tokyo. (By the way, I’m planning to visit the spa you spent four hours. It looks lovely!) Take care!

Very Nice Guide

Had a very enjoyable experience. Went above and beyond to acommodate us and our schedule.

Marco luis P.

Chiaki K.

Dear Marco, thank you for your lovely words! I hope Wade will be OK soon and all of you have wonderful time in Japan! Arigato!

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