Tokyo: Asakusa to Kappabashi Japanese Knife Tour
Title as written by NipponGo
Before you book
- About 3 hours on foot, starting at 1-13-11 Kaminarimon near Kaminarimon Gate and finishing in Nishiasakusa. Guided in English.
- Senso-ji, Nakamise and a lunch at a local restaurant are included, then 3-4 knife stores on Kappabashi with help choosing a knife.
- The knife is not included. Bring cash for purchases, and wear comfortable shoes. Not suitable for wheelchair users. No reviews yet.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Carrying the knife: keep it boxed and wrapped and pack it in checked luggage for your flight, never in your cabin bag; on Japanese trains a knife must be wrapped and inside a bag.
About This Experience
NipponGo's three-hour walk from Kaminarimon past Senso-ji and Nakamise, with lunch, to 3-4 Kappabashi knife stores and help choosing a knife. Any knife you take home is bought separately.
The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.
In the Operator's Own Words
- Explore Asakusa and Kappabashi on a guided walking tour in Tokyo
- Visit Senso-ji Temple and learn about its cultural significance
- Stroll through Nakamise Shopping Street and see traditional shops
- Enjoy an authentic Japanese meal at a local restaurant
- Discover the world of Japanese kitchen knives in Kappabashi
What's Included
- ✓ Guided walking tour of Asakusa and Kappabashi
- ✓ Visit to Senso-ji Temple
- ✓ Walk through Nakamise Shopping Street
- ✓ Authentic Japanese meal at a local restaurant
- ✓ Visit to selected knife stores in Kappabashi
- ✓ Personalized knife selection assistance
Not Included
- Knife purchase
Good to Know
- The tour is approximately 3 hours long
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Bring cash for any personal purchases
- Photography is allowed
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Cash
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