Tokyo: Asakusa to Kappabashi Japanese Knife Tour
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Before you book
- About 3 hours, starting at 1-13-11 Kaminarimon near Asakusa Station and finishing in Nishiasakusa. A local lunch is included.
- You visit about 3 to 4 Kappabashi knife stores with help choosing a knife. The knife purchase is not included; bring cash for anything you buy.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not suitable for wheelchair users. No reviews on the platform yet.
- 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 three-hour walk from Kaminarimon: Senso-ji, Nakamise and a local lunch, then three or four Kappabashi knife stores with help choosing. Knives are not included; you take home what you buy.
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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