Kappabashi "Kitchen Street" and Asakusa History Tour in Tokyo
Overview
Delve into the rich history of Asakusa and enjoy unique shopping experiences at Kappabashi on the east side of Tokyo!
This tour combines cultural exploration with the chance to find unique Japanese souvenirs, offering a memorable glimpse into Tokyo's past and present.
Highlights
- Explore Senso-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo
- Shop at Kappa Street (Kappabashi Dogugai), known for its kitchenware and replica food
- Experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Hoppy Street, reminiscent of the Edo period
- Book with a Rakuten Account to earn points for each reservation!
Key Information
Important Information
• Participants should be able to walk for approximately 2 hours • Please wear comfortable shoes
Booking (4 steps)
Duration
Included
• Tour guide • Historical insights of the district
Not Included
• Lunch
What to Bring
• Comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking • Your “booking confirmed” email from Rakuten Travel Experiences
Meeting Point
Starbucks Coffee Kaminarimon (The guide will be waiting on the left side of Kaminarimon, near Tokiwado Kaminari Okoshi shop, holding a tour sign)
Venue Address
Kaminarimon, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan, 111-0032
Schedule
Tours last approximately 2 hours, and follow the itinerary below:
• Meet at Kaminarimon Gate: 5 minutes • Nakamise Shopping Street: 15 minutes • Senso-ji Temple: 20 minutes • Asakusa Shrine: 5 minutes • Kouen Hondori Shopping Street / Asakusa Hoppy Street: 15 minutes • Kappabashi Dougu Street: 50 minutes
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Description
As you walk from Kaminarimon through Nakamise Shopping Street to Senso-ji Temple, you’ll experience nearly 2,000 years of history and get a taste of Japan’s unique food culture.
At Senso-ji, you’ll learn and try out the traditional customs of temple visits, including the purification ritual and how to properly offer prayers. If you wish, you can also draw an omikuji (fortune slip).
At Asakusa Shrine, you'll learn about the differences between Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Strolling down Hoppy Street, you'll get a glimpse into Japan's izakaya (pub) culture and see iconic local delights like "Hoppy" (a popular drink) and stewed offal.
Finally, we’ll head to Kappa Street (Kappabashi Dogugai) , one of Japan’s largest wholesale districts. Keep an eye out for statues of kappa: mischievous creatures from Japanese folklore that give the area its name! You can shop for uniquely Japanese souvenirs such as traditional tableware, lacquerware, kitchen knives, food replicas.
