JP Culture -Tsukiji Fish Asakusa Tea Ceremony Akihabara Maid Cafe

Tokyo, Japan
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

The Tea Ceremony, Sumo practice and Real soba noodle making experience all to be done in Asakusa, the place where you can see the old and new. What more can you expect to experience??

The town of Asakusa - a must go and see for the inbound traveler. We will explore the origins of the Sensoji Temple and its adjoint Asakura Shrine. We will enjoy some street food related to the area and then head off to the former Yuraku area to the west and explore the backstreets that behold the entertainment and izakaya aspects of Asakusa. You will have lunch which you will make at a soba making experience place. We will also be at the Tokyo Skytree area which houses the 3rd tallest structure in the world, in earthquake land and our home to the sumo stable we will be visiting.
A remarkable 6.5 hour tour of intense cultural experience.

What's included

  • Soba lunch
  • Hanayashi Entrance Fee and One Ride if chosen
  • Macha Experience if chosen
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Admission Fees for Tokyo Sky Tree (Afternoon Session ONLY)

What to expect

  1. Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
    20m · Admission ticket included
    We will explore Asakusa with a bird’s eye view.
  2. Senso-ji Temple
    20m
    We will learn the coming about of this oldest temple in Tokyo/Edo.
  3. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
    15m
    We will investigate the stores and malls in this relatively short row of traditional Japanese artifacts and foodie street
  4. Asakusa Shrine
    10m
    We will visit the Asakusa Shrine and learn what Shintoism is for the Japanese people
  5. Hoppy Street
    Pass by
    We will take a view of the Hoppy Street which house open street drinking places catering Hoppy Drinks.
  6. 15m
    We will visit the wooden floored mall of the Asakusa West and check out what there is to offer
  7. Senso-ji Temple Yogodo
    15m
    See your own diety at the Yogodo and wish for your happiness.
  8. Asakusa Hanayashiki
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The oldest amusement park in Tokyo/Edo still operates to this day.
  9. Pass by
    AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY!! We will cross the Sumida River and walk to the Oshiage District.
  10. Asakusa
    1h
    We will give you an Tea ceremony experience in grinding tencha into matcha and try the tea ceremony
  11. Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We will visit the culinary area where they sell commercial and household kitchenware. Here you will see Japanese knives, cooking utensils and also the famed food art and samples
  12. Tsukiji Fish Market
    45m · Admission ticket included
    We will walk thru the streets of the former Tsukiji outer fish market and learn the basics of Tokyo cuisine from the ingredients. You will try some finger food so make sure you have some space for some goodies.
    We will see some tuna and maybe if you are lucky, you will see a tuna head or so.
  13. Akihabara Radio Kaikan
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Learn how Akihabara evolved from just a produce market to electric town and into the otaku city which we see as of now. You will see figures, animate, cosplay, manga, arcade games, console games, and more as we trek thru the city.
  14. Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
    15m · Admission ticket included
    We will learn the basics of Buddhism for a Japanese and learn what the monks will eat
  15. 1h · Admission ticket included
    We will enjoy one of the many maid cafes available in the Akihabara area but focus on the top two franchises available.
    Enjoy a maid served drink (alcohol OK! and a photo with a maid!!)
    Difficult to get reservations!!
  16. Cat Cafe MOCHA Akihabara
    Pass by
    We will pass by animal cafes and see what they are. Adorable.
  17. Tokyo Prefecture
    50m
    Travel time between
    Tsukiji 30
    Asakusa 20
    Akihabara
  18. Asakusa
    40m
    Lunch time
    We will have a variety of things to choose from but will focus primarily on ramens, soba buckwheat, tempuras and Japanese pancakes to that we are time efficient.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of Tsukiji station Exit 1 near Hongwanji Temple

End point

We will drop you off close to the Akihabara station.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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