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LanguagesJapanese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
The Japanese Sample (Sampuru) Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour includes a class that explores the Japanese craft of making fake food for restaurant displays in Japan and walking tour of Kappabashi and Asakusa Sensoji Temple to learn about the history of the area.
In the 3-hour tour, learn about the history and traditional craft of Sampuru food with an English-speaking guide and translator before going to Kappabashi and Sensoji Temple. Before the workshop, see different types of Sampuru models and learn how this craft was started and what the significance of sampuru food displays are in Japan. After the explanations, get a hands-on experience making tempura sampuru foods, which you can take home as a souvenir. This is a great experience for anyone, including young children (age 7 and up).
What's included
Guided history walk of Kappabashi and Sensoji Temple.
Consumption tax and applicable service charges.
English-speaking private tour guide.
Souvenir food sample made during the class.
Sampuru food sample making workshop.
Photo opportunities.
Admission fees or optional activities not specifically listed as included.
Meals, snacks, and drinks.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Transportation to and from the meeting point.
Personal expenses and souvenirs.
Gratuities, optional.
What to expect
Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
Pass by
3 Chome-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan
Senso-ji Temple
30m · Admission ticket included
Visiting Sensoji Temple (also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple), which is Tokyo's most popular and oldest temple.
Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Pass by
Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.
Asakusa
Pass by
1 Chome-1-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The directions will be provided after booking.
End point
The directions will be provided after booking.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Prepare
In the 3-hour Japanese Sample Food Making Experience and Asakusa History Tour, learn about the history and traditional craft of Sampuru food with an English-speaking guide and translator before going to Kappabashi and Sensoji Temple. Before the workshop, see different types of Sampuru models and learn how this craft was started and what the significance of sampuru food displays are in Japan. After the explanations, get a hands-on experience making tempura sampuru foods, which you can take home as a souvenir. This is a great experience for anyone, including young children (age 7 and up).
Only people who are 7 years old or above may participate. All children from age 7 to 14 must be accompanied by a guardian (age 20 or older) at all times.
How to Prepare
Attire: The tour operates in all weather conditions (except when there is a typhoon or other extreme situations). Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions. In such case, please note that the tour may change slightly to accommodate for the weather.
Other: Since guests are to put their hands into wax to make food samples, we recommend that guests do not have nail art or polish on their hands (please note that the wax may remove some nail art or polish from the guests’ hands during the sample food making process).
Availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12 PM (except some holidays). Meeting time is 9:45 AM.
What if I’m late?
Although this is a private tour, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.
Standard Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event
Cancellation fee of 25% is charged if cancelled 20 days or less before the event
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Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
