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Asakusa, Private Tea Ceremony Lesson and Kappabashi kitchen street
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Joined 2019
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!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
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.
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.
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.
Kappabashi or wherever you’d like
End of tour
Ending Point
Kappabashi or wherever you’d like
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Hotel pick up (inside of Tokyo area)
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
Joined 2019
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
Lisa D.
“Tokyo with Chiaki”
We had an excellent guide in Chiaki who exceeded expectations! We were interested in visiting the fish markets and a tea ceremony and Chiaki ensured that everything we were interested in was covered. She is a lovely and warm guide who was excellent with our two kids also. The tea ceremony was intimate and authentic - a wonderful highlight. Chiaki is a wonderful guide who goes above and beyond
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Chiaki K.
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m so glad to hear that you had good times both at the fish markets and the tea ceremony. I’m especially happy that your children enjoyed the day as well. it was lovely and fun spending time with your beautiful family. Thank you again for your kind words. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Tokyo in the future!
Lea S.
“Amazing time in Tokyo”
Chiaki was an amazing guide. She tailored our tour to include everything we wanted to do and added some things in that we hadn't thought of. The walk to the temple and seeing the big Tori gates and the palace grounds, helping us work out the trains and the shinkansens and finding our way around the station. We would never have experienced so much of Tokyo without Chiaki's expert knowledge and guidance. We learned so much about the history of each place, took selfies as we walked across the Shibuya crossing, and had some fun along the way. Very highly recommend Chiaki and we would definitely book with her again on the next trip. Such an amazing day. Thank you so much.
Chiaki K.
Thank you so much Lea, for your wonderful review and photo! I’m truly delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable and memorable day with me. I enjoyed being with you, too! It was a pleasure creating a tour that included Hard Rock Cafe and Capybara Cafe along the way of exploring Tokyo. I hope you had good times in Mt. Fuji, Nagano, Osaka and Kyoto, and took many beautiful photos including monkeys in the park. Thank you for your kind words and high recommendation. It truly means a lot to me. I would be delighted to guide you again on your next visit to Tokyo. Thank you again and take care!
Li L.
“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.
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!
$116/ per group
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