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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
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Ian G.
“Excelente servicio y atención, experiencia completa para conocer lo básico de Tokio”
Me encantó el servicio. Felicito a Chiaki, por su atención nos ayudó en todo muy atenta, nos esperaba y nos dio conocer puntos muy relevantes de Tokio. Agradezco mucho sus atenciones y la recomienda ampliamente para que puedan seguir conociendo esta hermosa ciudad.
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Chiaki K.
Dear Ian, thank you so much for your kind words! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. It was a beautiful day and we were lucky to get the cruise boat at the last minute. I truly appreciate your recommendation and your thoughtful message. Wishing you many wonderful memories in Japan and I hope to welcome you again in the future!
Jolanda S.
“Three days in Toyo. wheelchair.”
Two elderly women. One person in a wheelchair. Those were three incredibly interesting days. We thank Chiaki from the bottom of our hearts for the valuable time, her warmthness and her customer-oriented manner. We highly recommend her.
Chiaki K.
Thank you so much Jolanda, for your touching review. I truly appreciate your words. It was a great pleasure spending those three days with you! The days were full of new experiences for me, too. Wishing you and Ulrika can travel smoothly and see the very best of Japan. Arigato gozaimasita!!
Garth P.
“Wonderful way to see Tokyo”
Wow, what an amazing time we had today! Four of us enjoyed the tea ceremony which was lovely, and kitchen street but as well as that we walked along the river to see the cherry blossom, had a Japanese lunch and were shown shops specific to the items we sought. Our go with guide Chiaki was wonderful! She went over and above to show us the things we asked for, took photos of us altogether, was attentive, and took us back to our hotel even though it was way past the time she was meant to spend with us. I cannot recommend this way of seeing Japan highly enough!! We had what equated to a personalised private tour for a very reasonable rate! We felt safe and able to ask questions as Chiaki translated everything for us. She was informative about the things we saw and has made our time in Tokyo truly special and memorable.
Chiaki K.
Thank you so much Garth, for your fantastic review! I’m truly delighted to hear that you had wonderful days together with me. It was a pleasure spending time with all of you, from the Tsukiji Market on the first day and Asakusa, tea ceremony to Kitchen Street, and especially our walk along the river enjoying the cherry blossoms (although it wasn’t fully blossomed). Your warmth and enthusiasm made the days very special for me too. I sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope you will carry many wonderful memories of Tokyo with you and enjoy the cruise trip. I would love to welcome you again on your next visit! Please send my best wishes to Jackie, Mike and Maureen! Thank you again!
$113/ per group
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