
Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide
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Is Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide worth booking?
Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide is a 4-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $6600 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (13)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $6600 per person
This tour will take you on a shopping trip to see famous, high quality knife shops in Tsukiji and Kappabashi! You will also learn about the different types of knives used in Japanese cooking! Your tour guide will pick y
What you get
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
About this experience
This tour will take you on a shopping trip to see famous, high quality knife shops in Tsukiji and Kappabashi! You will also learn about the different types of knives used in Japanese cooking! Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. As you navigate your way through in Tsukiji Market, learn from your guide why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily for the freshest-quality ingredients and Japanese kitchen knives. Next, visit Kappabashi Street. This street has long flourished as a supplier to the food and beverage industry. You can find high quality Japanese kitchen ware and knives at reasonable prices. Make sure to stop by some of the plastic display food shops to see interesting models of food for sale that you can see in restaurants all across Japan. You can also head to nearby Tokyo Sky Tree to finish you tour. After the tour, you can stay at one of these sites to enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.
What's included
Included
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Not included
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Both Guide and Guest Entry fees are not covered for Skytree
What you'll see and do
Tsukiji Fish Market
Welcome to Tsukiji Outer Market! Tsukiji Outer Market is a wholesale market that mainly caters to retailers, restaurants, and other buyers. About 400 shops are crammed into an area measuring 400 meters in length and 120 meters in width. Tsukiji Outer Market attracts more customers and tourists, and the stores offer a wide range of products for the general public. At Tsukiji Outer Market, there are several Japanese kitchen knife stores. All of them sell sharp kitchen knives that can be used not only by professional chefs and fishmongers, but also by the average homeowner.
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Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
Welcome to Kappabashi Dougu Street! Kappabashi Dougu Street is located in Tokyo’s Taito City, along the west side of Asakusa’s main entertainment district, and just midway between Ueno and Asakusa. It is a wholesale district for professional products such as tableware, packaging materials, cooking utensils, and food samples. Currently, more than 170 stores line the 800-meter-long street. Recently, it has been frequently introduced in the media, and many stores sell their products to the general public. Japanese knife stores have become popular tourist attractions especially among foreign visitors. You may be able to find what you are looking for at an affordable price.
60 minutes here
Welcome to Asakusa! In addition to Nakamise-dori Shopping Street, which leads from Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa is densely populated with small and large retro shopping streets and alleys. Each street has its own character and is lined with stores of all sizes, including street food stores, restaurants, animal cafes, and fashionable Japanese souvenir stores. After shopping at a Japanese knife store that offers Japanese language services, take a stroll along these shopping streets and alleys, and you will discover a new Asakusa.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Guide Agency
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. Please be aware pick up is on foot.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic
It was fantastic I would definitely book again
via Tripadvisor
A beautiful conclusion to our trip to Japan!
We had such a lovely day with Haruka all around Kappabashi and surrounding areas. She was absolutely fluent in English and so knowledgable about not only knives--she had in depth answers to any question we asked. In addition, she is kind and fun! It was a delightful way to learn about Tokyo and Japanese culture while we ate yummy treats and bought lovely souvenirs! And she gave us honest opinions about any deals we considered. It was like shopping with a good friend!
via Viator
Kappabashi Street and Asakusa
My guide Seizo was fantastic. At Asakusa Temple he showed me the correct way to approach and enter the temple. The explanation of these rituals was fascinating. The stories about various aspects of the Temple were very interesting. We then went to Kappabashi Street where I was able to find the most beautiful knives and teapot. From there he took a detour to show me the outside of the Imperial Palace, again his knowledge and story telling was wonderful. A trip through the fish market finished our tour. I highly recommend this tour and Seizo as a guide.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your very valuable and favorable comments on my guiding. It was a great honor for me to have the opportunity to guide you in Tokyo. I myself enjoyed visiting several sightseeing spots in Tokyo with you including several shops on Kappabashi Street. I wish you the very best for the future. Best Regards Seizo Kamiuto
via Tripadvisor
Highlight of Tokyo
What a great experience! Solo, 1 on 1 tour of the new and old fish markets. I could not believe the new Toyosu market...the size, activity and the sheer volume of product. Amazing to see. Matt was a great guide. Grew up in the UK and spoke perfect English and Japanese which was a great benefit. He guided us through the active market and then we went to Tsukiji market and stopped at some of the food stands, did some shopping before heading the best part of the experience...making sushi. When booking there were not enough people for the tour so I inquired and was able to do a private tour by covering the cost for multiple spots. Doing this was great and enable a special sushi making event at a small sushi restaurant which focuses on high quality tuna. 1 on 1 with the sushi chef, making my own lunch and then drinking some famous...and delicious sake. I will do this exact tour again when I am back with my family. Fantastic experience.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour of must-see places
Izumi was a fantastic guide. He covered our itinerary to Tsujiki, Asakasa, and Kapabashi in a very thorough and detailed way, and also included lots of general cultural and historical background. We took a couple of unplanned detours into temples and shrines along the way, which I enjoyed very much. I highly recommend Izumi’s tour to anyone interested in a fun and engaging visit to some of the “must see” items on your Tokyo list.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining the tour and thank you very much for your wonderful comment. It's indeed my great pleasure to hear that the tour was enjoyable. See you again. - Izumi
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $6600 to $31500
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide cost?
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Prices start at $6600 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kappabashi Knife & Kitchen Town Tour with Licensed Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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