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Akihabara Craft Tour: ZEN Sandals, Hidden Streets & Beer

Tokyo, Japan
  • 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Snacks
      Two heritage Japanese snacks at different points of the tour: a freshly pressed taiyaki (fish-shaped pastry with sweet red bean) and a warm cup of amazake (Edo-era fermented rice drink).
    • Alcoholic Beverages
      The afternoon wraps up at a local brewery with a refreshing craft beer. Your first drink is on us! Relax, share your favorite moments, and raise a glass to your Tokyo adventure.
    • Locker
      Travelling with luggage? Drop it at our partner facility near the start, with showers available if you need one. Travel light through Akihabara, pick everything up at the end of the afternoon.
    • A pair of ZEN sandals — modern waraji you hand-stitch yourself. Yours to keep.
    • A drawstring sandal bag — for carrying your handmade sandals home.
    • A small Japanese keepsake — a quiet surprise to take home.
    • Meals
      Additional food and drinks beyond the first included craft beer

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Akihabara Station
      1 Chome Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0022, Japan

      Meet your guide at Akihabara Station, Electric Town Exit (電気街口), in the small plaza area immediately outside the ticket gates. Your guide will be holding a pair of handmade ZEN sandals — the same kind you'll craft today — along with a small SLOW SANDAL RUN sign.

    End point

    • Japan, 101-0041 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Sudachō, 1-chōme−25−4

    Itinerary

    1

    Akihabara

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Hijiribashi Bridge

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Yushima Seido

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Kanda Shrine

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    SEEKBASE AKI-OKA MANUFACTURE

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Akihabara Radio Center

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Mansei Bridge

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    mAAch ecute Kanda Manseibashi

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Ochanomizu / Akihabara / Kanda

    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger guests welcome with guardian; please contact us in advance.
    • Please let us know at the time of booking about any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Food and drinks served during the tour include taiyaki, amazake, and craft beer.
    • The tour includes approximately 3.5 km of walking or optional slow jogging, so guests should be comfortable with light physical activity.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
    From
    -20%

    $179.31

    per person
    Was $224.13

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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