Japanese Kitchen Knife Store & Asakusa History Tour
Overview
Explore the rich history of Asakusa with our in-depth tour before visiting Japanese kitchen knife stores on Kappabashi Street. Our guide will take you directly to the best stores and provide candid feedback. For groups of three or more, we use an earphone guide system. Traditional Japanese snacks included!
Highlights
- Enjoy an in-depth Asakusa history tour and listen to intriguing stories that will give a historical perspective
- Guided visit to specialized kitchen knife stores in Asakusa, with insider knowledge and an in-depth tour of the area
- Opportunity to find a wide variety of authentic Japanese kitchen knives at these stores
- Includes a selection of Japanese sweet snacks to enjoy during the tour
- For groups of three or more, a convenient earphone guide system will be provided
Key Information
Important Information
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap (infant seats are unavailable)
- Ages 0–5 are free of charge
- Not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers
- Not suitable for pets
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended; please choose appropriate footwear
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Bottled water is recommended but vending machines are available
Description
Discover the amazing world of Japanese kitchen knives on a unique Asakusa tour. After an in-depth history tour, we'll take you to Kappabashi Street where you'll find dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurant operators, including several stores specialized in kitchen knives. Our guide will provide candid advice to balance the sales pitch of each store clerk as you tour the stores. For groups of three or more, we offer an earphone guide system. You'll also enjoy a selection of Japanese sweet snacks!
During the tour, you'll learn about the origin of the Senso-ji Temple and the folklore and stories intriguing to children. We'll also visit the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, Hozomon Gate, the 5-story pagoda, and experience paper fortune-telling (omikuji), incense burning, the water purification fountain, and the main hall at Asakusa's Senso-ji Temple. Our guide will demystify the giant lantern at Kaminarimon Gate and show you where to buy souvenirs if you are interested.
After the magnificence of Senso-i, we'll escape into the Rokku area: Asakusa's traditional entertainment district, always bustling yet rarely busy. Walk through the Meiji period into the present day – with stops along the way for more Japanese sweet snacks.
Don't miss out on this unique experience to explore the history and culture of Asakusa while discovering the art of Japanese kitchen knives!
