Unique things to do in Sumida City

Recently the value of Japanese food has been reconsidered. Japanese food is very healthy and beautiful. In my class, you should learn them easy and delicious . You can learn how to make three types pretty sushi in my class. It is not traditional sushi craftsmen teaching, but it is much in originality. You‘ll enjoy the seasonal feeling from those sushi. Your making sushi is the only one in the world. Also I can prepare vegetarians option. Because these sushi can change the ingredients into vegetables . After make them , let's eat together. I will serve delicious miso soup . After the meal is over, I’ll put Kimono on you. you can choose what you like from several kimono. Then lets enjoy tea ceremony together. Please enjoy the taste of Japanese confectionery and powder green tea. My favorite word is一期一会(Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity) I want to treasure every meeting and encounter I have. All the charges are included food staffs,kimono,tea. This class is held in a private resident. Only February, March Special limited DOLL FESTIVAL held. You can see seasonal doll. If you want a lot of activities that you can wear kimono and enjoy the tea ceremony as well as beautiful Japanese sushi, this is a great experience. About three and a half hours you will be immersed in the Japanese atmosphere. Other things to note Please let me know in advance if you have any allergies or anything you can not eat.I will prepare alternatives. If you are a vegetarian I can offer you a vegetarian option. If your child is under 12 years old and does not wear a KIMONO , Price is half. please give me message on booking which kids.

We will explore the residual area of Asakusa, Tokyo's old town while stopping by my favorite places while visiting some of the must-visit landmarks in Tokyo (e.g. Sensoji temple with Tokyo Skytree view). We will eat at 5-6 local food restaurants and shops that are popular among the locals. Most of them have a very long history and small family-owned businesses. Throughout the tour, you will taste a wide variety of Japanese food and experience our unique culture. Other things to note This tour is run by either me or my staff. Food is included in the price. Let me know if you have any food restrictions or allergies. Unfortunately, I cannot accommodate vegetarian food restrictions.

LET'S GET OUT OF THE TOURIST AREA where it is overpriced and crowded with people! This tour focuses on Ueno, which is not as crowded as Shibuya, Shinjuku and is less touristy. It is also famous with Japanese foodies for a good quality at reasonable prices. I'm going to take you to popular bars and restaurants for ONLY LOCALS (NO TOURISTS!!) where the staff speaks only Japanese. I will order signature dishes, and we will discuss the food and drink (and you can pepper me with questions). We will visit 4 restaurants/taverns in total, where you will sample sashimi, grilled fish and skewered meat, etc. You will also have the opportunity to try UNIQUE Japanese alcoholic drinks (5 or more different type of drinks) and you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. After visiting these three taverns, we will end the tour at a great Ramen shop that is popular with locals. At the end of the tour, I will explain which train station you need to go, depending on where you go. You are going to have a full-size meal on the day in several different restaurants included ramen, so again pls come hungry!

Welcome to No.1 samurai experience in Tokyo! First you'll change the clothes into "kimono" and "hakama" is samurai style. Introducing with tea ceremony Matcha green tea and Wagashi sweets Next we'll watch a real Japanese katana—a traditional sword used by the samurai of ancient and feudal Japan. Then you'll learn how to handle it with unsharpened katana. We'll also do a traditional Zen meditation. It's called "Rituzen". After doing meditation, you will be calm mind and you can cut one bundle of straw with real sword. Through using with real katana yourself, you can feel one part of swordsmanship as samurai. Lastly, you'll watch a performance using real katana by host. This experience has no flashy production, but you can feel the "real". You can enjoy not only training but also total samurai culture with this time. More than over 50country, 2000 people joined in a year. From families, couples to martial artists, various people touched and enjoyed the “real” samurai world! If you bring a camera, you can taking some pictures of samurai pauses which learning in this experience! This experience is also great for team building up to about 15 people. Please contact me if you have any questions on team building activities. I can make a plan for your needs. Also we have more venue at Fujino.

Cheers! We will start Omakase style with drinking Seasonal drinks. Then we will briefly introduce a few facts about sake and Japanese-food. The drinks we will prepare are unique and cannot be found in many other places. Our seasonal drinks include unique sake and beer as well. ・Wagyu plate:6~7 plate(&6~7pearling Sake&Jin ) 　　　　　＆salad plate 1 ・Desert 2 plate The wagyu which we using is the soft quality and the good balance of marbling making its rich flavor. The fat is sweet and the combination with the sizzling scent makes "WAGYU" known as the taste of art. The balance of fat and lean is said to be the best among the WAGYU. Furthermore, as you know Wagyu is not the thing for just red meat to eat so we will prepare and provide various part of WAGYU. In the end, we will enjoy the world-class taste of Japanese Food and the mixture of sake. Let us enjoy the feast with all our 5 senses. Other things to note Feel free to give us a message for any special reservations.

We take your photos in our own photo studio in Asakusa. We can have a fabulous experiences in nostalgic streets, local temple and in the area. It makes me feel like we are traveling into an old Japan. Japanese contemporary artist and photo creator,Midori and a few photographers are the host. We take your peaceful and fun photos. 1)meeting in our studio and take pictures there in about 30 minutes. 2)Walk and take pictures outside in about 30 minutes. We go to... 1.Nitenmon-gate 2.Sensouji-temple 4)break up 5)color tone collected photos are uploaded to online album in 3days. Unique and beautiful photos in Japan will be perfect for SNS! Other things to note Duration is vary depending on the number of members. If it is impossible to shoot outside due to heavy rain, etc., we will do it only in the studio. I don't edit or retouch photos in this plan. If you want to wear a kimono and take a picture, we will make a reservation for a kimono rental store. Message us for details.

【New release at a special price】 Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! Asakusa is the most popular tourist spot in Tokyo. Here is full of must-see sites, it's a kind of complicated amusement park! But most of tourists visit only some famous places unfortunately. And, to tell the truth, it's too crowded in this area already to find nice shops. The leader host has been selected as the best Rickshaw tour guide in Asakusa. We can take you to very interesting but hidden places and take you to really nice local street stalls. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation Example of itinerary 1 Kaminarimon: Three dragons are hiding 2. Nakamise Street: Full of Japanese delicious street food 3. Hozomon Gate: The Buddhist statues mean our life 4. Five-Storied Pagoda: Established 1000 years ago 5. Bentendo Hall: The only female goddess 6. Sensoji Temple Main Hall: Experience something special 7. Nitenmon: Important Cultural Property 8. Asakusa Shrine: Shinto Shrine in Buddhist Temple area 9. Sensoji Temple Yogodo: Jeautiful stamp collection 10. Hanayashiki: The oldest amusement park 11. West Approach: Let's play nostalgic games 12. Whole Japan: Shops of delicious treats from all over Japan 13. Asakusa Rokku: Unique place for special purpose 14. Shin-Nakamise Street: Souvenir spots area 15. Tourist Center: Show you the wonderful scenery

If you only have a short time in Tokyo, or you want the perfect introduction intro the city, then this is the tour for you. Tokyo is an enormous city with countless things to do, sights to visit, and foods to eat. When you visit Tokyo, part of the charm of this city is never knowing what’s around the next corner, and at the same time knowing it’ll excite you. From traditional temples and shrines to new and modern city centres, let's enjoy the must-see attractions of Tokyo, along with some local gems. Let us take the stress and hassle away from you, by showing you the best spots and how to manoeuvring the hectic train stations. Want us to help capture photos for you in this stunning city? Want to dip below the surface and dive into the deep-end of this city? We got you! You will be accompanied by an experienced tour guide and photographer/ videographer, answering any burning questions you have about the city and culture, as well as helping you capture the most natural and beautiful photos. Enjoy an exciting modern, cultural and photogenic experience around town with your new friends in town.

Una vez que nos encontremos en el sitio acordado empezaremos teniendo una vista panorámica del rio Sumida con la torre más al alta del mundo el Skytree de fondo luego nos vamos al área comercial Nakamise donde retrocederemos en el tiempo y veremos el templo budista Sensoji que es el más antiguo e importantes de Tokyo con su pagoda de cinco pisos y sus tradicionales jardines finalmente daremos un paseo por los alrededores por sus calles tradicionales que datan del periodo Edo.

Sensō-ji is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist Temple located in the Ancient Part of Tokyo Called Asakusa, Sensō-ji is one of the top 10 rank temples to visit in Japan. +++ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT++ During the Kimono Experience we will do a behind the scenes, while you trying out the kimono and getting ready, its a great way to cherish and share this beautiful traditional experience to wear a Japanese Kimono. After you have have tried your kimono we will walk to the temple and take few pictures around Asakusa and the ancient city. When we reach the temple we will take numerous photos around the five story pagoda, the beautiful gardens, and the numerous Shinto Shrines located around the vicinity. You will receive at least 75+ High-Resolution edited Photos per Person compressed for Social Media ready to be the envy of all your friends back home and increase your insta followers! Kimono Rental INCLUDED!!

Recently the value of Japanese food has been reconsidered. Japanese food is very healthy and beautiful. In my class, you should learn them easy and delicious . You can learn how to make three types pretty sushi in my class. It is not traditional sushi craftsmen teaching, but it is much in originality. You‘ll enjoy the seasonal feeling from those sushi. Your making sushi is the only one in the world. Also I can prepare vegetarians option. Because these sushi can change the ingredients into vegetables . After make them , let's eat together. I will serve delicious miso soup . After the meal is over, I’ll put Kimono on you. you can choose what you like from several kimono. Then lets enjoy tea ceremony together. Please enjoy the taste of Japanese confectionery and powder green tea. My favorite word is一期一会(Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity) I want to treasure every meeting and encounter I have. All the charges are included food staffs,kimono,tea. This class is held in a private resident. Only February, March Special limited DOLL FESTIVAL held. You can see seasonal doll. If you want a lot of activities that you can wear kimono and enjoy the tea ceremony as well as beautiful Japanese sushi, this is a great experience. About three and a half hours you will be immersed in the Japanese atmosphere. Other things to note Please let me know in advance if you have any allergies or anything you can not eat.I will prepare alternatives. If you are a vegetarian I can offer you a vegetarian option. If your child is under 12 years old and does not wear a KIMONO , Price is half. please give me message on booking which kids.

We will explore the residual area of Asakusa, Tokyo's old town while stopping by my favorite places while visiting some of the must-visit landmarks in Tokyo (e.g. Sensoji temple with Tokyo Skytree view). We will eat at 5-6 local food restaurants and shops that are popular among the locals. Most of them have a very long history and small family-owned businesses. Throughout the tour, you will taste a wide variety of Japanese food and experience our unique culture. Other things to note This tour is run by either me or my staff. Food is included in the price. Let me know if you have any food restrictions or allergies. Unfortunately, I cannot accommodate vegetarian food restrictions.

LET'S GET OUT OF THE TOURIST AREA where it is overpriced and crowded with people! This tour focuses on Ueno, which is not as crowded as Shibuya, Shinjuku and is less touristy. It is also famous with Japanese foodies for a good quality at reasonable prices. I'm going to take you to popular bars and restaurants for ONLY LOCALS (NO TOURISTS!!) where the staff speaks only Japanese. I will order signature dishes, and we will discuss the food and drink (and you can pepper me with questions). We will visit 4 restaurants/taverns in total, where you will sample sashimi, grilled fish and skewered meat, etc. You will also have the opportunity to try UNIQUE Japanese alcoholic drinks (5 or more different type of drinks) and you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. After visiting these three taverns, we will end the tour at a great Ramen shop that is popular with locals. At the end of the tour, I will explain which train station you need to go, depending on where you go. You are going to have a full-size meal on the day in several different restaurants included ramen, so again pls come hungry!

Welcome to No.1 samurai experience in Tokyo! First you'll change the clothes into "kimono" and "hakama" is samurai style. Introducing with tea ceremony Matcha green tea and Wagashi sweets Next we'll watch a real Japanese katana—a traditional sword used by the samurai of ancient and feudal Japan. Then you'll learn how to handle it with unsharpened katana. We'll also do a traditional Zen meditation. It's called "Rituzen". After doing meditation, you will be calm mind and you can cut one bundle of straw with real sword. Through using with real katana yourself, you can feel one part of swordsmanship as samurai. Lastly, you'll watch a performance using real katana by host. This experience has no flashy production, but you can feel the "real". You can enjoy not only training but also total samurai culture with this time. More than over 50country, 2000 people joined in a year. From families, couples to martial artists, various people touched and enjoyed the “real” samurai world! If you bring a camera, you can taking some pictures of samurai pauses which learning in this experience! This experience is also great for team building up to about 15 people. Please contact me if you have any questions on team building activities. I can make a plan for your needs. Also we have more venue at Fujino.

Interested in watching a serious practice of Japan's national sport, Sumo? This is a great opportunity to watch sumo wrestlers' serious practice and training from a short distance. Feel the sumo world and observe how the practice is usually done. This experience will certainly be unforgettable. Once you meet with me, I will take you to the sumo stable and I will briefly explain how sumo wrestlers practice and basic information about sumo. Not only basic information but also a secret story of sumo wrestlers that I want to share with you. After you watch a practice, you will have a chance to take pictures with them! PLEASE NOTE: - If my schedule became not available, I will arrange an alternative guide for you. She is a licensed professional guide and has information about sumo as much as I am! - There is no practice in Tokyo in March, July, and November as all sumo wrestlers will be away from Tokyo due to a tournament in the local area. - Meeting point and time is subject to change due to sudden changes in the Sumo stable. Please make sure to check the message box! Other things to note: Those actions are prohibited during watching their practice. 1. Talking 2. Eating/drinking 3. Using mobile phone (Photo is ok) *Tour duration is subject to change to 1 hour or 3 hours due to the condition of sumo wrestlers *

We’ll begin with a 30-minute meet-up! After hanging out with new friends, you can enjoy watching a 60-minute comedy show about Japan. (Title "My Japanese Perspective") I’m a Japanese stand-up comedian and I’ll introduce you to Japanese history, religion, culture, sex, and the recommended sightseeing spots in a funny way. After this comedy show, you’ll be able to understand "why Japanese people are like this." At the end of the show, you can mingle with the other guests and we'll all hang out together while I tell you more about Japan. <Place> ★Tuesday, Thursday, Second and Forth Sunday Place: Asakusa Smile Bar 1-16-1 Azumabashi, Sumidaku Tokyo!!! ★First and Third Sunday Place: Little Japan 5 minutes from Asakusabashi Station west exit 3-10-8 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo ★Second Friday Place: Infinity Books ＆ Event Space １F Komagata Bashi Heights Bldg1-2-4 Sumida, Tokyo 130-0001 5minutes from HonjoAzumbashi Station. 8minutes from Asakusa Station

【New release at a special price】 Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! Asakusa is the most popular tourist spot in Tokyo. Here is full of must-see sites, it's a kind of complicated amusement park! But most of tourists visit only some famous places unfortunately. And, to tell the truth, it's too crowded in this area already to find nice shops. The leader host has been selected as the best Rickshaw tour guide in Asakusa. We can take you to very interesting but hidden places and take you to really nice local street stalls. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation Example of itinerary 1 Kaminarimon: Three dragons are hiding 2. Nakamise Street: Full of Japanese delicious street food 3. Hozomon Gate: The Buddhist statues mean our life 4. Five-Storied Pagoda: Established 1000 years ago 5. Bentendo Hall: The only female goddess 6. Sensoji Temple Main Hall: Experience something special 7. Nitenmon: Important Cultural Property 8. Asakusa Shrine: Shinto Shrine in Buddhist Temple area 9. Sensoji Temple Yogodo: Jeautiful stamp collection 10. Hanayashiki: The oldest amusement park 11. West Approach: Let's play nostalgic games 12. Whole Japan: Shops of delicious treats from all over Japan 13. Asakusa Rokku: Unique place for special purpose 14. Shin-Nakamise Street: Souvenir spots area 15. Tourist Center: Show you the wonderful scenery

Cheers! We will start Omakase style with drinking Seasonal drinks. Then we will briefly introduce a few facts about sake and Japanese-food. The drinks we will prepare are unique and cannot be found in many other places. Our seasonal drinks include unique sake and beer as well. ・Wagyu plate:6~7 plate(&6~7pearling Sake&Jin ) 　　　　　＆salad plate 1 ・Desert 2 plate The wagyu which we using is the soft quality and the good balance of marbling making its rich flavor. The fat is sweet and the combination with the sizzling scent makes "WAGYU" known as the taste of art. The balance of fat and lean is said to be the best among the WAGYU. Furthermore, as you know Wagyu is not the thing for just red meat to eat so we will prepare and provide various part of WAGYU. In the end, we will enjoy the world-class taste of Japanese Food and the mixture of sake. Let us enjoy the feast with all our 5 senses. Other things to note Feel free to give us a message for any special reservations.

We meet at my shop in Asakusa it is 3-16-1 Asakusa. Dear Heim Asakusa 12story Building 2nd flower you can enter from ground revel both side of stairways. Then, after a Bike adjustment, we first step into the precincts of the 1300 year old Asakusa Temple. I will explain the history and origin in Kaminarimon, Gate, Fujin/Rijin god, Mr. Nioh and Agyo and Ungyo and take pictures with them. And, Sumida River famous for fireworks since Edo era, heading to the new Tokyo Sky Tree, feel height of 634 m at the basement. Kannonura, other unusual shops such as various plastic hoods to Kappa Bashi. Ueno Park through Akihabara, kanda remaining the subculture town, into the Imperial palace North garden, Through out Ginza, Nihonbashi, Go back to Asakusa, dinner of sashimi, seafood rice bowl etc. Which just purchased in the Toyosu market in the morning is waiting. Other things to note If you have a Ruck sack, Sunglasses, Sneakers, Rain wear for light rain. Usually use to bicycle, to be able to ride a bicycle even about 20 km, and necessarily for the fitness can walk 5 km or 6 km.

* We will pick you up at the station and take you to our creative studio to get dress in your kimono. * Unfortunately, we DO NOT currently offer Kimonos in PLUS SIZES as our largest size accommodates up to a 110cm hip size. * After dressing we will head out to the day's location for our shoot. Kimonos are worn from Autumn to early June. A Yukata is worn from late June to September. We have to be mindful of avoiding heatstroke during the Tokyo summer heat. A Kimono is too hot to wear during the summer. * Our photo experience takes place in the Asakusa area, a small garden or Shitamachi area . * As per our policy and Airbnb's policy, only those who have officially booked the photo shoot are allowed to attend. We asked everyone kindly not to bring anyone who is not officially registered for the experience. * Please be aware that we do not have someone to follow you around with your private video camera during the Photoshoot. (Let's have fun)

I am a writer of historical novel which based on Yedo cultural background. Yedo is an old name of Tokyo and was constructed by Tokugawa Shogunate in early 17th century. Yedo era lasts more than 260 years and whole nation was ruled by samurai. It was quite peaceful period and many unique cultures became in full bloom. Asakusa was a cultural epicenter at that time. As a novelist, I won a prize for a new figure and published a couple of novels about Yedo. While I am doing a lot of research for my novels, I became to know many interesting story about Yedo. Not only taking you to the spots, but I can tell you historical and cultural background of Tokyo. Through this, I hope to enrich your understanding of Japan and Japanese people. Other things to note This is a walking tour, so please be prepared to do a lot of walking. If you have any food restrictions, please email us in advance of the tour.

Join a local origami class lectured by Teru, an international origami instructor, at the Nippon Origami Association. (**Join alone? This is for group booking, but if you want to join alone, just let me know by sending a message so that I can open the session for you after asking another local Japanese students to attend with you.) Good for family, friends, or a team to experience Japanese origami, and paper folding, which is easy to start, stimulating imagination and creativity, calming the mind (Zen moment), and good to feel the history behind it. In the class, you will - know the history of origami. - be walked through each step of folding by Teru. - can get help from Japanese attendees. (if they are available and you may make friends with them.) - can take your completed origami models (and origami papers and the textbook) home with you. After the class, Teru will take you on a short visit to the Tokyo Origami Museum, where beautiful works are exhibited, and various origami papers and books are available. Other things to note Just bring your smile. Relax and have fun.

Welcome to my hometown! This is the best introduction to know what local people eat in Japan and how they are made. We explore a 2200-foot or 670-meter-long lovely shopping street and try popular dishes among locals. The food costs are included in your price and you don't have to pay for them. Our guests try 4 kinds of dishes that I recommend based on each one's preference. I usually pick them up from the following items. e.g. Brilliant Sashimi of the season, fresh handmade Mochi(Rice Cake), warm and crispy Japanese sweet pancake, traditional home cooking dishes made with various vegetables and the best texture Udon noodle in wonderful flavor soup and so on. We also stop by nice specialty shops based on preference of each guests. - e.g. Candy shop to introduce some interesting items for your souvenir. Japanese tea shop where you can try its beautiful aroma. We meet up in front of ticket gates of Toei Metro Shinjuku line Nishi-Ojima station. Then we take a bus together to the shopping street. The experience ends at the shopping street. I help for your travel plan to your next venue. About Vegan, Halaal diet Sorry, we don't offer Vegan selection or Halaal selection. If you have any other food restriction, please let me know before you book so that I can tell you what you can expect to have during the tour.

At first I introduce about Japanese traditional instrument Taiko. Taiko has long history and deeply related Japanse culture. So using Taiko and explain 'What is Taiko' 'How to make Taiko' It's very interesting to know. Then I show you my performance with many kind of drums. You can feel what it is. At last using two sticks and playing Taiko together!! The aim of my workshop is to play the Taiko with joy. You can use whole body and can feel SOMETHING.

If you only have a short time in Tokyo, or you want the perfect introduction intro the city, then this is the tour for you. Tokyo is an enormous city with countless things to do, sights to visit, and foods to eat. When you visit Tokyo, part of the charm of this city is never knowing what’s around the next corner, and at the same time knowing it’ll excite you. From traditional temples and shrines to new and modern city centres, let's enjoy the must-see attractions of Tokyo, along with some local gems. Let us take the stress and hassle away from you, by showing you the best spots and how to manoeuvring the hectic train stations. Want us to help capture photos for you in this stunning city? Want to dip below the surface and dive into the deep-end of this city? We got you! You will be accompanied by an experienced tour guide and photographer/ videographer, answering any burning questions you have about the city and culture, as well as helping you capture the most natural and beautiful photos. Enjoy an exciting modern, cultural and photogenic experience around town with your new friends in town.