Asakusa: Japanese kitchen knife store visits after history tour
Tokyo, Japan
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Foodies and passionate home chefs are in for a true treat with this educational experience that’s all about Asakusa history and Japanese kitchen knives. Begin with a walking tour that takes you around Sumida Park, Senso-ji Temple, Sensō-ji Denboin Garden, and more with the help of a guide to ensure you get the stories behind the sights. Then, shop (with help) for the best knives to add to your collection.
- A unique Tokyo experience blending history with shopping
- A small-group tour makes for a much more personal experience
- Bigger group? Headsets are included to make sure you don’t miss a word
- Shop in Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town, where local chefs shop
What's Included
- For a group of 3 or more, headsets for each to hear the guide's voice clearly even from distance
- Hotel pickup / dropoff
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2-chōme-20-6 Kaminarimon, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0034, Japan
The meeting place is in front of a Burger King restaurant right next to Exit 4 of Asakusa subway station (G19) on the Ginza line. Please step outside when you reach Exit 4.
End point
- Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan
We will end the tour at the Kappabashi Street adjacent to Asakusa, a shopping street lined with dozens of strores selling everything including kitchen knives needed by restaurant operators.
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Sumida Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
111-0034
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Hozomon
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Senso-ji Temple
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Asakusa Shrine
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Sensō-ji Denboin Garden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 7 reviews
Stephen_U, Jun 2025
My wife and I were the only ones on the tour so the guide adjusted to what we wanted. Shortened the history & area tour as it was only the knives I was really interested in.
Akiko, our guide, was very knowledgeable and was flexible in meeting my requirements. I'm sure the full tour would be interesting.
If you are just interested in the knives & kitchen supplies and know what you want, then just head down on your own to the shopping street. Remember your passport for tax-free purchases.
Scott_W, Apr 2025
Great history and cultural tour of the neighborhood. Kay was so informative and helpful when we were choosing our knife.
Joanne_V, Jan 2025
I had my tour with Sue. She was an excellent guide and gave some good history and stories of Asakusa. Visiting kitchen street was also a good add on. Information given in the lead up to the tour also excellent with contact details for the guide and specific meeting instructions. I recommend this tour.
ken_p, Oct 2024
Amy was a great tour guide. My wife and I were staying in the Asakusa area and very close to the Sendai temple, Amy helped us understand the history of the temple. To top it off, we saw the street in Asakusa which sold Japanese knives. We ended up buying several knives as gifts for our chef friends.
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