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We'll start at the new Toyosu—the world's largest fish market. We'll then go to the outer area known as the Tsukiji old market and Tsukiji Uogashi, a new building with fish-selling areas, including a background area that is off-limits to ordinary tourists. We'll drop in for fish while experiencing the authentic and dynamic atmosphere of a wholesale market. After taking some shopping time at the outer area, we'll purchase a variety of fish and head to Asakusa. We'll visit the popular Buddhist Sensō-ji temple before we go to my shop to prepare Kaisekistyle lunch--Traditional Japanese Cuisine--, Kaisen Donburi—sashimi rice bowls—with fresh seafood and more. After our meal, we'll have some surprise treats. Please note that the markets are lively and changing each day. Please arrive on time and be aware that the experience can run over time. Other things to note Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The new market is so huge it will seem like we are viewing a factory. We'll go to the Tsukiji old market after that and enjoy comparing the two marketplaces.

Please find out this tour on Instagram ID #gentle_yoshi. I will take you to the best Izakaya (Japanese restaurants and bars) or standing bar or Chicken skewer bar which sits in Shinjuku which is such a big city. Most locals patronize these places. They serve terrifically delicious Japanese dishes washed down with beer, Japanese sake and/or other booze. Then we will walk you through the red-light district called Kabuki-cho in Japanese, which is one of the biggest areas here, and witness the actual night life of Japan. And to cap off the tour, we will be going to the bar district where there are over 200 bars to go around in this area which is famous for its time-period sub cultures located in buildings that elicits the time-period themes portrayed. We will visit one to two bars.And you can continue the bar hopping after the tour to explore the rest of the 200 bars! So, what are you waiting for! Let’s go and meet a lot of colorful and exciting people. These are the best places to enjoy your night life in Shinjuku! Other things to note We will walk a lot. Please wear comfortable shoes. The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Please let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand.

Visit a few iconic staples of Shibuya's nightlife scene. We'll start at "Vive La Vie" which is a hidden restaurant/bar, ran by a former photographer Michiko who turned chef started it 15 years ago. Then move on to the watering holes of drunks' alley ( called "Nonbei-Yokocho" ), an area with more than 30 bars to toast with local drunks. If we still are full on, we could hit a bar "Point 66", which is owned by Mr. Maezono a.k.a Mar-chan who has created a legendary "328" in Nishi-Azabu, very first club in Tokyo in 1979, or "Bubbles" which is a hideaway in Shibuya's secret district Maruyama-cho. See how it goes... Other things to note You probably shouldn't be a hangover...

Please check out my IG for reference! ID: wasabi_sake_experience In this experience, I will take you to inside of 300 years old sake Brewery, the oldest and biggest in Tokyo, to show you the history and culture of Sake which is extremely unique to Japan. I, being Sake Sommelier, will also do Sake-tasting for you with different Sakes in pursue of The One Sake you will love :) In addition, the location we drink is so rich in nature and breathtakingly beautiful so you will get to experience the country side of Tokyo. Sake, Japanese Rice Wine, is very unique Japanese traditional liquor like no other in the world. Now I am a very much of fanatic & enjoy it little more than I should lol. But, to be honest, my first Sake experience was not that great. I will tell you all about it when I see ya! Long story short, my opinion was completely overturned when I was introduced to GREAT SAKE in Japan. It was very fragrant & fruity. Easy to drink & flowery in the aftertaste. This experience made me very passionate about sharing Sake experience with my friends who already like/love sake and want to taste more, and also for those who may have had a rough start like I did. lol

We will start off this experience by learning about cultural aspects about mochi and the traditional sweets. Then we will go on to learning the various sweets: 1. Making mochi (rice cakes) using glutinous rice flour. You will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi. 2. Making your own dango (mochi balls on skewers) by mixing water with two kinds of rice flour, sugar and water and coloring it. 3. Making two kinds of seasonal "nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. We'll start off with the dough making then you will color and shape the dough into a seasonal motif. 4. Finally, you will taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea that you will learn how to make. If you cannot finish the sweets you can take them with you in a box. You will be notified if the class if it is a Wagashi Only Class or a Mochi Only Class at the time of booking. *Other fruits may be used in case strawberries are not available. A similar experience, "The Art of Making Japanese Mochi" is available online. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1676178 Other things to note Please state any food allergies or special diet at the time of booking. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in class due to safety reasons.

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.

IS＠tokyokimonoguidetour ●The price change!● - Female　￥19,000 - Male ￥13,000 - Children with parents under 150cm/5'0" will be free of charge For male, please select "children" for ￥13,000! I will take pictures of you taken by my DSLR camera and give you all of them at the end of the tour by Airdrop or Dropbox. Let’s brag about yourself in SNS! ◆Day Schedule about 4 hours◆ 1) Meet at Nezu station (C14 / Chiyoda Line Tokyo Metro) 2) Welcome to my house! It takes about 30 seconds from the station to my home. Greeting and choose a kimono from my collection. I will help you to choose and get you dressed in. 2) After wearing kimonos, I take you to the Nezu shrine first to have a photo shooting! The Nezu shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, and certainly one of its most attractive. 3) After the photo shooting, I will take you on a local tour associated with the season.　Ex. Yanaka Ginza shopping street, Nezu shrine, Ueno Park by bus, summer festivals our neighbors, Please enjoy four seasons in Japan! 4) End of the tour and we will help you to take of your kimono! ■Other things to note■ ・Your reservation will be canceled if you are late more than 30 minutes. Because it causes trouble the other guests.

Let's dress up in a genuine KIMONO feeling Japan's traditional dignity. You can choose from plentiful color variations and sizies of Kimono, even big size (Women 150-180cm; Men 160-190cm). Summer time, I will prepare Kyoto brand yukata.But if you want to wear real kimono,you can try it inside the room.(outside is really hot) After dressing up, we will go to nearby Shibamata Taisyakuten Temple(known as the location of Japanese movie films.)It is a simple, local,quiet temple with wonderful garden and Buddhist sculptures carved throughout. Here on weekdays it is really calm and we can enjoy amazing art to our hearts content and take a lot of pictures of you wearing a kimono with the back of the temple garden. The Shibamata approach road is lined with shops selling delicious foods and souvenirs and people offers friendly and warm voices to you. And let's have a Tea Break dressing up in a Kimono in my house. You can enjoy green tea with Japanese sweets. From now on, I will give special consideration to safety, and I will try to learn and enjoy Japanese life by using my traditional Japanese house. Knowing the culture of Japanese life is very important in aiming for a world that protects others. This summer I got a lot of kimono from my husband's friend. I would love to give it to my guests. Please come if you want. My blog site. https://rentalkimono-koti.jimdofree.com Other things to note Please give me your gender, height, weight, and age (if you don't mind) for preparation of Kimono after the reservation. Please put make up in advance. Please bring your camera to take photos.

We'll visit a liquor store in downtown Tokyo and will take part in the tradition of "Kaku-uchi" - sampling different types of sake at a liquor store while casually chatting and enjoying the lively local atmosphere. You won't get lost, as I'll provide you with the essential knowledge to increase your enjoyment. This experience is for you to enjoy "sake & culture" tasting. Other things to note Bringing a bottle of water is recommended.

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.

We'll start at the new Toyosu—the world's largest fish market. We'll then go to the outer area known as the Tsukiji old market and Tsukiji Uogashi, a new building with fish-selling areas, including a background area that is off-limits to ordinary tourists. We'll drop in for fish while experiencing the authentic and dynamic atmosphere of a wholesale market. After taking some shopping time at the outer area, we'll purchase a variety of fish and head to Asakusa. We'll visit the popular Buddhist Sensō-ji temple before we go to my shop to prepare Kaisekistyle lunch--Traditional Japanese Cuisine--, Kaisen Donburi—sashimi rice bowls—with fresh seafood and more. After our meal, we'll have some surprise treats. Please note that the markets are lively and changing each day. Please arrive on time and be aware that the experience can run over time. Other things to note Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The new market is so huge it will seem like we are viewing a factory. We'll go to the Tsukiji old market after that and enjoy comparing the two marketplaces.

Please find out this tour on Instagram ID #gentle_yoshi. I will take you to the best Izakaya (Japanese restaurants and bars) or standing bar or Chicken skewer bar which sits in Shinjuku which is such a big city. Most locals patronize these places. They serve terrifically delicious Japanese dishes washed down with beer, Japanese sake and/or other booze. Then we will walk you through the red-light district called Kabuki-cho in Japanese, which is one of the biggest areas here, and witness the actual night life of Japan. And to cap off the tour, we will be going to the bar district where there are over 200 bars to go around in this area which is famous for its time-period sub cultures located in buildings that elicits the time-period themes portrayed. We will visit one to two bars.And you can continue the bar hopping after the tour to explore the rest of the 200 bars! So, what are you waiting for! Let’s go and meet a lot of colorful and exciting people. These are the best places to enjoy your night life in Shinjuku! Other things to note We will walk a lot. Please wear comfortable shoes. The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Please let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand.

Visit a few iconic staples of Shibuya's nightlife scene. We'll start at "Vive La Vie" which is a hidden restaurant/bar, ran by a former photographer Michiko who turned chef started it 15 years ago. Then move on to the watering holes of drunks' alley ( called "Nonbei-Yokocho" ), an area with more than 30 bars to toast with local drunks. If we still are full on, we could hit a bar "Point 66", which is owned by Mr. Maezono a.k.a Mar-chan who has created a legendary "328" in Nishi-Azabu, very first club in Tokyo in 1979, or "Bubbles" which is a hideaway in Shibuya's secret district Maruyama-cho. See how it goes... Other things to note You probably shouldn't be a hangover...

Welcome to Tokyo! Tokyo metropolitan area is the most populated city in the world, with 37 million people! Here is full of tourist spots, it's a kind of amusement park itself! The transportation is complicated, then tourists can usually visit 4-5 tourist spots in a day. But through this tour, we will take you to the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo. This must be the most effective and efficient tour! Please join this tour on your 1st day in Tokyo. Then you may understand Japanese etiquettes, how to take trains, how to pay at shops. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation Example of itinerary (Morning) 1 Seven Eleven 2 Meiji Shrine: Beautiful Forest in busy street 3 Harajuku fashion street: The center of young fashion 4 Shibuya "Hachi": The most famous dog 5 Shibuya scramble crossing: The most crowded crossing (Afternoon) 6 Tsukiji Honganji: Very unique temple 7 Tsukiji fish market: The biggest fish market 8 Lunch at Japanese genuine Sushi restaurant 9 The imperial Palace: The center of Japan 10 Marunouchi: Business center 11 Tokyo station: Central Hub of the country 12 Akihabara: Anime city (Evening) 13 Ueno Park: Art Forest 14 Ameyoko Street: Multinational market 15 Sensoji Temple: Most popular tourist spot 16 Asakusa Shrine: Shinto Shrine in Buddhist temple area 17 Guide to Izakaya: Place for refreshment

Please check out my IG for reference! ID: wasabi_sake_experience In this experience, I will take you to inside of 300 years old sake Brewery, the oldest and biggest in Tokyo, to show you the history and culture of Sake which is extremely unique to Japan. I, being Sake Sommelier, will also do Sake-tasting for you with different Sakes in pursue of The One Sake you will love :) In addition, the location we drink is so rich in nature and breathtakingly beautiful so you will get to experience the country side of Tokyo. Sake, Japanese Rice Wine, is very unique Japanese traditional liquor like no other in the world. Now I am a very much of fanatic & enjoy it little more than I should lol. But, to be honest, my first Sake experience was not that great. I will tell you all about it when I see ya! Long story short, my opinion was completely overturned when I was introduced to GREAT SAKE in Japan. It was very fragrant & fruity. Easy to drink & flowery in the aftertaste. This experience made me very passionate about sharing Sake experience with my friends who already like/love sake and want to taste more, and also for those who may have had a rough start like I did. lol

We will start off this experience by learning about cultural aspects about mochi and the traditional sweets. Then we will go on to learning the various sweets: 1. Making mochi (rice cakes) using glutinous rice flour. You will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi. 2. Making your own dango (mochi balls on skewers) by mixing water with two kinds of rice flour, sugar and water and coloring it. 3. Making two kinds of seasonal "nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. We'll start off with the dough making then you will color and shape the dough into a seasonal motif. 4. Finally, you will taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea that you will learn how to make. If you cannot finish the sweets you can take them with you in a box. You will be notified if the class if it is a Wagashi Only Class or a Mochi Only Class at the time of booking. *Other fruits may be used in case strawberries are not available. A similar experience, "The Art of Making Japanese Mochi" is available online. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1676178 Other things to note Please state any food allergies or special diet at the time of booking. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in class due to safety reasons.

For nightlife, I have VIP access to many clubs in Tokyo that are mostly not accessible to many people due to my conections and friendships with many of the club owners/managers. Ability to avoid long lines,access to sold out club events such as international artist performances(live music events). And in most cases better pricing than most people could get on their own.

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.

Tokyo has so much to offer and one of the many incredible things you can do is to immerse in Tokyo's nightlife! During our barhopping tour, we will visit three to four restaurants, bars and clubs in total. If you want to continue with your night, we know a lot of places we can recommend to you. You will get a free shot at every spot! Most places that we visit will have delicious food options, so make sure to come hungry and thirsty :) Tokyo has a fascinating nightlife scene that you should experience first-hand! Get ready to spend the evening chatting, meeting new people & discovering hidden bars and spots in Tokyo!

For a limited time, cherry blossom viewing included! Join me for a customized tour around Tokyo where I will show you some of the best places for sightseeing, shopping, and eating! You will experience Tokyo like locals do! I will first help acclimate you to the Tokyo transportation system by meeting you at your hotel and catching the train together to our first destination. We will first explore Shibuya, home of shopping, restaurants, and night life in Tokyo. Then we will make our way to Harajuku and Omotesando to wander through the shopping streets, eat street food along the way, and visit a shrine for a cultural touch. I can take many photos of you along the way and answer any questions you may have about Japanese culture and language. I will also leave you with a list of recommendations for you to explore on your own later. I will customize the tour based on your interests. We can add a shopping, foodie, or cultural focus to the tour depending on your preferences. Note: If you would like to schedule this tour for a day which is not on the calendar, please send me a message and I will see if I can accommodate you. At the time, I am only running tours for a minimum of 2 adults. If you are traveling solo, you can book for a day other people have signed up or book as two. Thank you for your understanding.

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! Tokyo metropolitan area is the most populated city in the world, with 37 million people! Here is full of tourist spots, it's a kind of amusement park itself! The transportation is so complicated even for Japanese people. Then tourists can usually visit 4-5 tourist spots in a day. But through this tour, we will take you to the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo, at the best timing. This must be the most effective and efficient tour! I hope you join this tour on your 1st day in Japan, Tokyo. Then you may understand Japanese etiquettes, how to take trains, how to pay at stores/restaurants. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation Example of itinerary (Morning) 1. Seven Eleven: How convenient! 2. Meiji Shrine: Beautiful Forest in busy street 3. Shibuya "Hachi": The most famous dog 4. Shibuya scramble crossing: The most crowded crossing (Afternoon) 5. Tsukiji Honganji: Very unique temple 6. Tsukiji traditional fish market: The biggest fish market 7. Lunch at Japanese genuine Sushi restaurant 8. The imperial Palace: The center of the country 9. Marunouchi: Business center 10. Tokyo station: Central Hub of the country 11. Akihabara: Anime city (Evening) 12. Sensoji Temple: The most popular tourist spot in Tokyo

Tonkotsu ramen soup takes more than 8 hours to make and chicken soup takes at least 4 hours I would say. So we are making “shoyu” (soy sauce) ramen soup in my experience. And, let’s learn more about “Japanese ramen” where is it from originally, how many years it’s been since ramen was landed in Japan, what kind of flavors there, and what are the authentic ramen cooking method at home. So I am excited to share with you my home style Shoyu ramen soup recipe that I have created based on the recipe I have grown up eating! We’ll also make gyoza with lots of cabbage and chives, then pan fried serve bottom side up! Very classic Japanese gyoza ingredients and method of cooking. I will ask everyone to use your hands, chopping, form gyoza, and present the dishes we make. Lots of tips to enjoy Japanese cooking much more, and cooking tools. We will cook from all from the beginning within the class timeframe. My experiences are hands-on cooking followed by my short cooking demos. My passion is let my guests to to experience and know the real Japanese culture. Looking forward to having you all! Please note: *** WE DO NOT MAKE RAMEN NOODLES AND GYOZA WRAPPERS FROM SCRATCH - will explain why I don’t in my ramen class *** WE DO NOT MAKE ICE CREAM FROM SCRATCH My IG @tokyocookingstudio My cooking studio website tokyocookingstudio. com

IS＠tokyokimonoguidetour ●The price change!● - Female　￥19,000 - Male ￥13,000 - Children with parents under 150cm/5'0" will be free of charge For male, please select "children" for ￥13,000! I will take pictures of you taken by my DSLR camera and give you all of them at the end of the tour by Airdrop or Dropbox. Let’s brag about yourself in SNS! ◆Day Schedule about 4 hours◆ 1) Meet at Nezu station (C14 / Chiyoda Line Tokyo Metro) 2) Welcome to my house! It takes about 30 seconds from the station to my home. Greeting and choose a kimono from my collection. I will help you to choose and get you dressed in. 2) After wearing kimonos, I take you to the Nezu shrine first to have a photo shooting! The Nezu shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, and certainly one of its most attractive. 3) After the photo shooting, I will take you on a local tour associated with the season.　Ex. Yanaka Ginza shopping street, Nezu shrine, Ueno Park by bus, summer festivals our neighbors, Please enjoy four seasons in Japan! 4) End of the tour and we will help you to take of your kimono! ■Other things to note■ ・Your reservation will be canceled if you are late more than 30 minutes. Because it causes trouble the other guests.

We will go on a sea kayak journey to Tokyo Skytree, a symbol of the city. At 634 meters (2,080 feet), it's the tallest tower in Japan, and was designed in the image of a big tree stretching up into the blue sky. Our course is going and returning trip of 2.5 hours. On the way, you will see the scenery of the city in harmony with nature—a kingfisher like a blue arrow, a family of ducks floating elegantly, migratory birds by season, jumping fish, and drifting jellyfish. In the oasis of the city, there are a lot of creatures. You will discover the appearance of the new Tokyo. This experience is beginner-friendly, and corresponds to all levels of kayaking. There is very little current, and the waterways are peaceful, so it's suitable for beginners. If you don't have confidence, tandem kayaks are available. A kayak doesn’t rely on motor power, and we will be able to slowly advance with the flow of the city. Other things to note Please contact me if your group is more than 4 people. If you chartered, shortened distance(2-7km), lock gate experience(5km), etc. can be arranged. If you would like a day not on schedule, please contact me.

ENJOY JAPANESE SOUL FOODS AS YOU SOAK IN THE RETRO ATMOSPHERE AND NEON LIGHTS OF JAPAN'S MOST UNIQUE DISTRICT! A trip to Tokyo would not be complete without a visit to Shinjuku, home to Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and the Golden Gai. Some of Japan's most unique places. The tour starts in Shinjuku's famous retro Izakaya area Omoide Yokocho, the nostalgic alleyway lined with great places to eat, where the pleasant smell of barbeque, local dishes, and cheers from the locals inspires. It's a short walk to Kabukicho, Japan's most famous big bright neon-lit adult-oriented entertainment district, where interesting shops and characters will surely make an impression on you. Next, we enter the Golden Gai district, a delightful eclectic maze of pubs and restaurants unlike anywhere else in the world. Along the way, we stop for a bite to eat, drink and sing a song if we are in the mood. Let's enjoy a tour of these immensely photographic and distinctive areas for what will surely be one of the most memorable and informative nights of your stay in Japan.