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The 12 most popular taito city tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Tokyo sumo show with geisha dance, English-Japanese commentary, all-you-can-eat chicken hot pot, and ring-side photo. 2 hours.
“Very fun. More on the show side rather than a real fight. Great ambiance, good animation, would suggest giving it a try!”
Rent a calm-color kimono in Asakusa and optionally get a private photoshoot with edited downloads, then explore Tokyo in style.
“Wonderful Team! Joyfull, kind and so carring. They took care of every single detail. We and our three daughters enjoyed the experience so much. We had a great time.”
Tokyo karate with former All-Japan champion Ryo: bowing, belly breathing, stretching, kata demo, pad work, and non-contact kumite for $58.
“What a fun experience it was! I had always wanted to try out karate without commiting to enroll in a dojo. Ryo-san was a really good instructor, and I appreciated he adjusted to my pace. I would recommend this experience to anyone curious about martial arts! Arigato gozaimasu, Ryo-san :)”
Learn manual ramen noodle cutting in Asakusa. 30 minutes to make noodles, 30 minutes to eat. Includes drink, snacks, and ramen.
“A fun experience for all the family. Well organised work spaces, equipment set up plus easy to follow process and instructions. Chef and staff were very friendly and kind. The ramen broth was delicious, as was the egg and pork, we chose the soy sauce version. The noodles we made tasted surprisingly good too! And…”
Rent a kimono in Asakusa with KanoWafuku: 300+ choices, empty-handed dressing, women’s hair styling, and an easy walk to Sensoji.
“Magnifique”
Make an A6 washi notebook and a mizuhiki belt bookmark with Japanese tea, sweets, and expert guidance in a private 150-minute class.
“really great workshop and a very welcoming and informative artisan who expertly guided us to making some great notebooks and bookmarks. i am so pleased with how well they turned out. thank you”
A 90-minute local walk through Tokyo’s Asakusa, from Kaminarimon to Sensō-ji, with temple/shrine stories, snacks, and photo help.
“What a great way to experience the “real” Asakusa! Hirose-san knew all the back streets and ins and outs of where to get the best snacks and souvenirs. I saw so much of Asakusa that tourists never venture to see - the little back lanes and alley ways, the best crunchy and crispy treats that…”
A 3-hour small-group Asakusa walk with shrine views, local street bites, matcha making, and a hands-on lunch. $88 with lunch included.
“Our tour guide, Nori, was wonderful. 5/5 for him. As for the tour, it was great overall. It was a perfect spring day, and we were a small group. I subtracted one star for two reasons. The first reason is that the tour advertises one snack and, of course, lunch. We did not get a…”
Cut buckwheat soba with a big knife in Kappabashi, Asakusa. 50 minutes, free drink and snacks, wagyu to vegan flavors.
“The Owners were indredibly nice people ans tried their best to provide a fun Event. The Organisation was flawless, they had basic English skills and where Just showing wasn't enough, they used a translator app, so weit never had any issues here! They offer different preparations for the Soba afterwards, Mine was very delicious. Can't…”
Rent a kimono in Asakusa near Kaminarimon. Empty-handed setup, dressing and women’s hair styling included, then stroll in style.
“Contact with those who dress, only one thing to develop is the diversity of yukatas for large women's sizes.”
Private Tokyo tour by car with hotel pickup and drop-off. Build your own day with Wi-Fi onboard and visits to top districts.
“our guide and driver Yasir was very friendly and accommodated our wishes.. That allowed us to have a relaxed tour of Tokyo and since we're mostly senior citizens we could not walk too fast, but he waited for us at every place and picked us up after each visit (Hamariku garden, sensoji temple asakusa, Tokyo…”
A silent Zen mindful journey in Tokyo with shodo calligraphy, a kimono photo moment, and a take-home hanging scroll with your kanji name.
“The teacher was very encouraging and understanding and helped me to find the best expression of the kanji through many attempts.”
