Kappabashi, a Culinary Wonderland Tour
Duration
3 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Enjoy exploring a wide variety of Japanese tableware and cooking utensils
Discover authentic Japanese kitchen knives cherished by chefs around the world
Explore Kappabashi’s unique shops blending culinary tradition with modern artistry
Experience Japanese craftsmanship and food culture in an immersive and interactive way
€ 75.09
€ 69.08
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Experience the vibrant culinary culture of Japan in Kappabashi, a unique district renowned for its exceptional kitchenware and food-related craftsmanship. Here, chefs, restaurant owners, and food enthusiasts can explore a wide array of Japanese tableware, chopsticks, and world-famous kitchen knives, celebrated for their quality and precision. Each shop and workshop offers a glimpse into the artistry and tradition behind Japanese culinary tools, making this area a must-visit for anyone passionate about cooking and gastronomy.
Discover the hands-on charm of Kappabashi as you try your hand at crafting realistic replica food, a distinctive art form that showcases meticulous Japanese attention to detail. This immersive experience blends culture, craftsmanship, and culinary fascination, allowing travelers to engage with both traditional and contemporary Japanese food culture. From exploring high-quality kitchen tools to creating your own edible art replicas, this tour offers a memorable journey into the heart of Japan’s culinary world.
Experience of making replica food
One drink per person at the cafe
Aprons during making samples and bags
Extra drinks at the cafe
Price of the products at each store
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Camera
Wheelchair not accessible
Minimum age of participants 7
Public transportation nearby
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Activity Provider: Wise Guides / Wise-Infinity inc.
Customer Reviews
YKC
Come here to buy kitchen wares. Tourist area too surprising..guess many housewife, Top chefs from around the world like to come here for quality kitchen wares or its just cheaper. Iconic building with a large giant CHEF with top hat cannot miss it. By the time we finished walking this street, it was sunset...beautiful. and local street food was already there open for business.
Jin
One of my favourite places in the city & probably on Earth. Amateur cooks & commercial restauranteurs will find every kitchen item possible. Ceramic dishware and other souvenirs even for those who hate cooking along the entire stretch. Niche kitchen equipment like strawberry leaf pluckers to explore. Non perishable food items. Etc etc etc. Each shop is stunningly well organized as well so you won’t waste time looking for specific items, just exploring the vast range of it. This place is rare in that every time you go back, there is something new. Within walking distance of Senso-ji so it’s well located for the tourist travelling as well.
Anna
Kappabashi Dōgugai is a long (800 m), specialised street between devoted almost entirely to kitchenware and restaurant supplies. For more than a century it has served as the city’s professional culinary district, with shops selling everything from Japanese knives and ceramics to baking tools, bar equipment and the well-known plastic food replicas displayed in restaurant windows. Although its primary clientele are chefs and restaurateurs, many shops welcome individual visitors and offer items that are difficult to find elsewhere in Tokyo. The street has its own rhythm: each shop is highly specialised, often run by long-established families, and the atmosphere feels more like a working district than a tourist area. During my visit I was especially pleased to find a shop dedicated entirely to noren, the traditional fabric curtains hung above doorways. I was able to buy exactly the pattern I had imagined, which made the walk through Kappabashi one of the most satisfying moments of the day.
Ethan
Many many kitchen and restaurants related shops here, spend a good few hours here slowly waking along and going into multiple shops to have a look around. If you're looking for Japanese restaurants related items, here is the best place to come. It feels like all the Japanese restaurants come to this street to buy their signs, knives, dinnerware, bill book, ticket vending machine, uniforms, aprons and ect.
Nichapa
Totally obsessed with Kappabashi Street. Every corner has something fun to look at. All shelves full of ceramics, endless kitchen tools, baking moulds, chopstick holders, food displays, everything you didn’t know you needed. I kept thinking I’d only browse for a bit, but I ended up wandering from shop to shop because there’s just so much variety and every store feels different. It’s the kind of place where you lose track of time without even realizing it. Honestly one of my favourite stops this trip, and I’d come back again in a heartbeat