Asakusa: Japanese kitchen knife store visits after history tour
The reasons for those interested in Japanese kitchen knives to choose this tour are you will: ① Go right to the right stores without any prior research or wandering. ② Rely on the guide in terms of providing candid and neutral feedback as you listen to the sales pitch by the store clerks ③ Enjoy our flagship in-depth Asakusa tour prior to the store visits
After having an in-depth Asakusa history tour, we will take you to the Kappabashi Street adjacent to Asakusa, a shopping street lined with dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurant operators. Obviously, the Japanese kitchen knives are the mainstay of the products handled by them. The street has several stores specialized in kitchen knives; since they have a full lineup of the products, you will have the best chance to find some which you are genuinely looking for.
For groups of three or more, we will use an earphone guide system which enables you to clearly listen to the guide from a distance.
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Asakusa: Japanese kitchen knife store visits after history tour
What's included in Asakusa: Japanese kitchen knife store visits after history tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sumida Park
This bridge has been one of the most important and popular rivers in Tokyo. Actually, the story of Sensoji temple originated in this river 1400 years ago.
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center is one of Asakusa’s newest sightseeing attractions. We will go to the open terrace Observation Deck on the top floor of the Center, where you can get a good view of the main part of Kaminarimon, the Thunder Gate, Nakamise shopping street, Sensoji Temple, and much more on one side, and on the other side, another splendid view of Tokyo Skytree and the Asahi Beer Headquarters.
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) is the entrance to the world of Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine. The world's well-known giant red lantern is hanging under the gate.
Inclusions
- For a group of 3 or more, headsets for each to hear the guide's voice clearly even from distance
- Hotel pickup / dropoff
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
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. See below for details. https://bit.ly/3KBlIr5
