Asakusa, Private Tea Ceremony Lesson and Kappabashi kitchen street
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
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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
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
Melissa M.
“Tokyo beyond the crowds ”
We loved our tour with Chiaki. She showed us how to navigate the local subway and read the signs, which made getting around Tokyo on our own much easier afterward. She helped us get the lay of the land and gave insightful details at every stop. We covered a lot: Tsukiji Outer Market, Fukagawa Fudodo, the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi food hall, the Yanaka and Nezu neighborhoods, and Nezu Shrine. The fire ceremony at Fukagawa Fudodo was incredible, a highlight of our whole trip. What stood out most was that she took us to off-the-beaten-path spots that weren't crowded, a real relief in Tokyo. She's very friendly and pleasant to spend the day with. Five stars.
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Chiaki K.
Thank you Melissa, for your wonderful and thoughtful review! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed your day with me. I’m also very happy that you enjoyed the quieter, off-the-beaten-path places. Tokyo can certainly be busy, so discovering peaceful neighborhoods and local spots is one of my favorite ways to experience the city. Thank you again for your kind words and five-star recommendation. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you and sharing Tokyo with you. I hope you and Joe have a wonderful time in Tokyo and safely go back home. Arigato!
Cynthia Y.
“Off the beaten path adventure away from the tourist crowds! Just as I requested.”
The fire ceremony at a Buddhist temple was most memorable, thanks to Chiaki’s explanation. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful and accommodating. Highly recommend as our best private tour experience! Great value!
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Chiaki K.
Dear Cynthia, thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. Knowing that this was your best private tour experience is such a pleasure! Thank you also for your recommendation. I truly appreciate your trust and hope you’ll return to Japan someday so we can explore more of Tokyo!
Julie H.
“Tokyo with Chiaki”
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and time with Chiaki She was prompt, very knowledgeable and great sense of humor and sensitive to your needs and wants. We highly recommend her as a guide
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Chiaki K.
Dear Julie, thank you so much for your kind review! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Tokyo. And thank you for your generous recommendation. I hope you take home many happy memories of Japan. I will always remember you whenever I see Shohei Otani playing. Thank you!
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