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The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
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Experience izakaya culture - classic Japanese tapas-style drinking and dining. Go on an izakaya tour with some local expert help, no need to decipher the (often Japanese-only) menu! You'll receive help on deciding what to try. The izakaya tour …
Dive into Tokyo's teenage fashionista and cosplay district with this 2-3 hour local guided tour. Bargain hunting at one of Tokyo's largest 100 yen stores, then go up market and visit Omotesando Hills luxury shopping mall. Also Visit Kiddy Land …
Explore the neon-lit alleys of Shinjuku and Kabukicho after dark on this guided adventure. Sample local cuisine at the best hole-in-the-wall eateries, experience quirky bars in the Golden Gai area and take a stroll (that's all) through the …
Many gourmet and popular restaurants in Tokyo require you to have a booking long in advance. It can be difficult for foreigners to get a reservation - so we are here to help. For $45 per person, we will secure your lunch or dinner reservation …
The perfect way to end a day, this romantic cruise takes you out into Tokyo Bay, where you can see the city in a different light. Enjoy a two-hour trip that takes you from Tennozu Isle past Tokyo Tower and Skytree. You can feast on a full-course …
Discover Tokyo's hidden izakayas on a night tour! Izakaya is the term for a Japanese-style pub where people go after work for casual drinking. Highlights Enter some of Tokyo's best hidden izakayas Enjoy the jovial atmosphere amongst Japanese …
Explore the fashion district of Harajuku with your own personal guide. She will show you Takeshita Street and its hidden gems, and then take you to the famous Kawaii Monster Cafe, which will blow your mind. On this two and a half hour walking …
Try Japan's much-loved hot pot dish, nabe, and make new friends while you enjoy the meal!
Attend a special sumo show (not tournament) in Asakusa, try your hand at a sumo duel and tuck into sumo wrestlers' favorite food - a hearty hot pot!
Japanese cuisine features some wonderful vegetarian and vegan dishes, and here you can learn a few to wow your friends back home. On this cooking experience, you'll learn how to make 4-5 different dishes, such as steamed azuki and pumpkin, …
Book a table at one of Tokyo's craziest cafes! The Kawaii Monster Cafe in Harajuku is a once-in-a-lifetime pop-art and dining experience that will tantalize your tastebuds, eyes and ears. Take your friends or family for unforgettable food and …
Tea in Japan is infinitely more complicated than the boil/dunk/swish/remove method used in the West, and learning the Japanese tea ceremony is a must for anyone who loves the country. This short workshop will walk you through the intricacies of …
You like to eat sushi, but have you ever tried to make it? Not as easy as it looks, is it? This workshop, followed by lunch, unlocks the gate of sushi for beginners. Get ready to roll with a hands-on class on how to make several classic sushi …
Japan is known for sushi, but did you know how delicious traditional Japanese sweets are? This hands-on class gives you a taste of the history of Japanese sweets, and also teaches you to make two classic varities of sweet treat, …
Dive into Tokyo's teenage fashionista and cosplay district with this 2-3 hour local guided tour. Bargain hunting at one of Tokyo's largest 100 yen stores, then go up market and visit Omotesando Hills luxury shopping mall. Also Visit Kiddy Land …
On this relaxed tour, you will see either the 5th station of Mt. Fuji, or Arakurasengen Shrine and Oshinohakkai (it's up to you), before shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets, the largest outlet shopping center in Japan. To end off the day, you'll …
Embark on a guided tour of Nakamise in Asakusa, Takeshita-dori in Harajuku and Ameyokocho in Ueno - the Big Three of Tokyo's shopping streets. Browse for bargain items and get to know the local lingo and specialities!