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Asakusa: Kitchen knife store visits after history tour

Title as written by Arumachi, Inc.

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Before you book

  • About 3.5 hours from Burger King Asakusa Azumabashi, ending back there: Senso-ji, Nakamise and Hozomon first, then about an hour on Kappabashi at the knife stores.
  • An English-speaking certified guide, for up to 8 people; groups of three or more get headsets. Japanese sweet snacks are part of the tour. It runs rain or shine.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
  • Any knife you buy is extra and is yours to carry: keep it boxed and wrapped on the way back to your hotel, and pack it in checked luggage for the flight.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, and you can reserve now and pay later.

About This Experience

A 3.5-hour walk from Burger King Asakusa Azumabashi: Senso-ji, Nakamise and Hozomon with a certified guide, then an hour in Kappabashi's knife stores. Any knife you buy is yours to take home.

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

  • Discover an amazing collection of expertly crafted Japanese kitchen knives
  • Get the best of assistance from an expert guide as you shop for knives
  • Enjoy a selection of Japanese sweet snacks included in the tour
  • Discover the Sensoji Temple, which is the oldest in Tokyo
  • Gain new knowledge of the history in the area of Asakusa

What's Included

  • ✓ Headset to hear the guide from a distance when the group size is 3 or more
  • ✓ English-speaking certified guide

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup or dropoff

Good to Know

  • This tour will take place rain or shine