Food, Culture and Calligraphy Tour in Sugamo

Highlights

4-hour tour and Cultural experience
Lunch and local food tastings at 5 food stops
Browse the shops at a local shopping arcade for souvenirs
Shodo (Japanese calligraphy class) with an English speaking teacher in a private studio
Take home your own T-shirt with your Kanji character from your personal brush work

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (13-80 years)

¥29,600

Child: (3-12 years)

¥14,800

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Sugamo, 1-chōme−16−8 アトレヴィ巣鴨 1F, Toshima City, Tokyo, 170-0002, JP

Dropoff location

Toshima City, Tokyo, 170-0002

Why take this tour?

On our Sugamo Culture and Food tour, you have the best of all worlds. We will begin the tour with a local sweet treat from a shop that has been in the area for about 100 years! This charming location has a great friendly atmosphere and creates original snacks and classics with a twist found nowhere else in Tokyo. Next, head to Jizo Dori, the famous local shopping arcade, where you will have a chance to visit regional shops celebrating prefectures across Japan and stop at a famous temple. The district’s popular, 800-meter long street is also affectionately known as the “Old Ladies’ Harajuku”, a fun comparison to the Harajuku district’s status as one of Japan’s foremost youthful shopping and fashion destinations. Learn about this haven for older Tokyo residents, who are nevertheless still quite young at heart!

What’s included?

Try local dishes at 5 food stops and lunch in a local restaurant
Dessert and 1 drink included
Traditional calligraphy experience with professionals (all materials are supplied).
Bring back home your own customized t-shirt
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
Gratuity
Transportation costs
Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before the original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Dress code is casual, please wear appropriate shoes for walking
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Please be there 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.

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About operator:

We are Arigato Japan Food Tours and our goal is to help you make delicious memories of Japan during your travels to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima! On our tours you’ll taste local and regional specialties like okonomiyaki, yakitori, sashimi, taiyaki, gyoza, nabe, yakisoba and so much more. We will show you places locals cherish for an off-the-beaten-path, foodie experience of daily life in Japan that you won’t soon forget.