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Izinto ezingavamile ongazenza e-Kanagawa
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Okwenziwayo okusezingeni eliphezulu
Tsukiji (Old) vs Toyosu (New) S.S Tour
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.
Have a Beautiful day! Hiking & Onsen & Eating Japanese Food
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!
However, to tell the truth, the west of Tokyo is full of nature, forested mountain.
Named Mt. Takao is the most popular mountain in the world.
It is located an hour’s train ride from city center.
If you have chance to come to Tokyo, not only city center, we recommend that you will experience "forest bathing" in this very beautiful place in Tokyo.
Anyway, this experience is just same to how Tokyoite spend time, when we are off.
Then through this experience, you can enjoy not only sightseeing, but you may learn Japanese society, custom, culture, history, beauty, life style, etiquette, table manner, background, and way of thinking.
If you are lucky (if the weather is fine), we may see "Mt. Fuji" from "Mr. Takao".
But even if it's cloudy, we may see nice mysterious fog.
This experience is made up of 4 parts of fun.
1. Hiking the most popular mountain in the world, Mt. Takao(599m)
2. Visiting beautiful and historical Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines in the mountain (Over 1300 history).
3. Trying to Take Japanese style beautiful Onsen (hot spring, public bath)
4. Eating lunch at the wonderful Japanese traditional style restaurant
* After this experience, you can get a massage
Shinjuku life after 5-Foods & Drinks
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.
Paddle to Tokyo Skytree
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.
Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making Class at Private Home
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 Nerikiri Wagashi Only (Making 3 kinds of Nerikiri Wagashi with Tea Ceremony) Class or a Mochi Only Class (Making 5 kinds of Mochi Dishes) 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.
Lokho okunikezwa yi-Kanagawa
Ramen making with a chef
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
Eat/Drink like A LOCAL - Taverns & Ramen
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!
Sake tasting in the 300 year-old Brewery
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
Colorful sushi and Tea ceremony
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.
Hit the town with a sake sommelier
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.
Okuthandwa kakhulu e-Kanagawa
Tsukiji market tour with Tsukiji lover
Let's explore the food wonderland of Tsukiji Outer Market and enjoy sampling some delicious food. I will give you a brief introduction to the outer market, which is like a labyrinth. There are about 400 shops, so it's difficult to understand what is happening and to find the good ones by yourself. We will also explore the backstreets of the outer market, and I will make recommendations and introduce you to my friends.
After this experience, you may continue enjoying Tsukiji Outer market by yourself—shopping, eating, and more. Please be advised that many local spots only accept cash.
[REMARKS]
Tsukiji inner market (Wholesale market) was closed on 6th Oct. 2018. But Tsukiji outer market is not moved.
Our tour is exploring Tsukiji outer market so we could continue this tour.
Other things to note
Great for first timer in Japan.
Infants (2 or less) are free. We have no children price.
Acceptable delay is by 5 minutes.
Unacceptable to join from the middle of the tour if you come late
In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended
No refunds will be given for cancellations or late arrivals on the day of the tour.
Must do walking tour in Shibuya
The tour is perfect for FIRST TIMER in Shibuya! We will show you both traditional and modern aspects of Shibuya. You will explore the local streets with local guides. If you have any questions during the tour, feel free to ask us anything! What is the best thing to do in Shibuya? Why are there so many people at Shibuya crossing? What has changed and will in the future? We work at the tourist information center in Shibuya so you will get many information.This 1.5 hour walking tour will show you the BEST of Shibuya!! Let's have fun together!! Shibuya is also known as a night town, so if you want to see how busy the area is at night, we recommend you book the tour for the evening.
Other things to note
Acceptable delay is by 5 minutes.
Unacceptable to join from the middle of the tour if you come late
Great for Solo Travelers.
Great for first timer in Japan.
Showing you a lot of restaurants and bars
Personal Photographer & Guide in Tokyo
★Ongoing Promos★
-Bookings for September 2023 are currently 10% off!
I will show you guys the visuals of Shibuya, the views you can get of the Crossing from above. Off the beaten paths spots and major tourist spots you shouldn't miss. After that we will move to Shinjuku via the JR Yamanote Line (12 minute train ride) and show you the gritty side of Tokyo, showing you the tiniest of alleys and the main night-life spot.
The tour/photoshoot is going to be around 2-3 hours.
I will be providing you with 25-40 high resolution photos, post processed and ready to share to your friends and family.
★Disclaimer: The experience is not a private session unless you book for one!★
Izakaya Food Tour in Shinjuku
We will explore the greater part of Shinjuku, the busiest area in Tokyo to show you popular spots as well as hidden gems. We'll have a couple of bites during the city walk. We'll then head to two izakaya restaurants that are popular among the locals. Places we visit range from modern to traditional, and if you are looking to try just ramen and sushi, this might not be the right one for you. Throughout the evening, we’ll taste different Japanese foods and drinks, learn about our pub food culture and history, and spend time with other foodies. Also, we offer an optional sake tasting session where we will try 5+ different craft & seasonal sake at our own sake bar in Shinjuku before the tour at 3:30pm (optional & price not included).
Other things to note
We will walk a lot! Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry. Let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand. Also, the maximum number of guest is 10, including people from other platforms.
English Stand up Comedy by Japanese Comedian
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.
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★Tuesday, , 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
Konke okwenziwayo eduze ne-Kanagawa
Tsukiji (Old) vs Toyosu (New) S.S Tour
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.
Have a Beautiful day! Hiking & Onsen & Eating Japanese Food
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!
However, to tell the truth, the west of Tokyo is full of nature, forested mountain.
Named Mt. Takao is the most popular mountain in the world.
It is located an hour’s train ride from city center.
If you have chance to come to Tokyo, not only city center, we recommend that you will experience "forest bathing" in this very beautiful place in Tokyo.
Anyway, this experience is just same to how Tokyoite spend time, when we are off.
Then through this experience, you can enjoy not only sightseeing, but you may learn Japanese society, custom, culture, history, beauty, life style, etiquette, table manner, background, and way of thinking.
If you are lucky (if the weather is fine), we may see "Mt. Fuji" from "Mr. Takao".
But even if it's cloudy, we may see nice mysterious fog.
This experience is made up of 4 parts of fun.
1. Hiking the most popular mountain in the world, Mt. Takao(599m)
2. Visiting beautiful and historical Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines in the mountain (Over 1300 history).
3. Trying to Take Japanese style beautiful Onsen (hot spring, public bath)
4. Eating lunch at the wonderful Japanese traditional style restaurant
* After this experience, you can get a massage
Food & Drinks Bar Tour- Discover Unique Tokyo Nightlife
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 food & drinks barhopping tour, we will visit four restaurants, bars and clubs in total. Each of these places is a local spot that we truly love! 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 bar! 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!
*If you have a date in mind and don't see any availability, don't hesitate to reach out and let me know! Let me see what we can do :)
Shinjuku life after 5-Foods & Drinks
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.
Paddle to Tokyo Skytree
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.
Complete Tokyo Tour in One Day, See All Fifteen Top Sights
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 may 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!
We hope you will join this tour on your 1st day in Tokyo. You may understand overview of Tokyo, Japanese etiquettes, how to take trains.
*If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us "before" you make the reservation
【Where to visit】
(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
Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making Class at Private Home
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 Nerikiri Wagashi Only (Making 3 kinds of Nerikiri Wagashi with Tea Ceremony) Class or a Mochi Only Class (Making 5 kinds of Mochi Dishes) 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.
Tokyo waterway night paddling
Let’s explore Tokyo from different angles by kayak with the specialist!
You can enjoy magnificent scenery which suits a surface of the water with sunset and night view with Skytree.
I will explain about myself and share experience of travel many places by kayak.
After telling the basics, it’s time to start paddling kayak by yourself.
The course is mainly quiet and local residential area, so you will feel the real atmosphere of Tokyo.
The attraction of kayak is paddling with only your power and feeling great sense of accomplishment after you arrived at destination.
I’ve been fascinated with that and continued kayaking about for 20 years.
I want you feel that super feeling as the same as I feel and the view of Tokyo from Kayak will be unforgettable memory for you!
Other things to note
Please contact me if your group is more than 7 people.
If you would like a day not on schedule, please contact me.
Ramen making with a chef
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
Eat/Drink like A LOCAL - Taverns & Ramen
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!
Sake tasting in the 300 year-old Brewery
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
Colorful sushi and Tea ceremony
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.
E-Bike Tour of Mount Fuji's Countryside and Lake
This is a small-group private e-bike tour in the highlands at the foot of Mt. Fuji, designed to avoid crowds and take you to places off the beaten path. Experience nature at the foot of the mountain and get a glimpse into the local lifestyle.
The tour starts from Mt.Fuji Station, Fujikyuko Line and heads to Oshino Village, passing by "Oshino Hakkai," a pond fed by underground water from Mt. Fuji, houses with thatched roofs, and spacious countryside with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. Afterward, we'll head to Lake Yamanakako and have lunch at a charming restaurant that serves Japanese home-style cuisine. Weather permitting, you'll enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji from Fujimi Panorama-dai. The tour is about 35 km long and requires a certain level of physical fitness, but TREK's high-performance e-bikes will assist you well. Your guide will adjust the e-bike speed to accommodate your needs.
*Note
・If there is a definite forecast for rain or snow on the day of the tour, we will contact you to cancel before the event.
・ We can accommodate allergies, vegetarian preferences, or specific food preferences for the lunch meal if we are informed in advance. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
・If you have small or large luggage such, we can store it in our van during the tour.
Hit the town with a sake sommelier
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.
Izakaya Food Tour in Shinjuku
We will explore the greater part of Shinjuku, the busiest area in Tokyo to show you popular spots as well as hidden gems. We'll have a couple of bites during the city walk. We'll then head to two izakaya restaurants that are popular among the locals. Places we visit range from modern to traditional, and if you are looking to try just ramen and sushi, this might not be the right one for you. Throughout the evening, we’ll taste different Japanese foods and drinks, learn about our pub food culture and history, and spend time with other foodies. Also, we offer an optional sake tasting session where we will try 5+ different craft & seasonal sake at our own sake bar in Shinjuku before the tour at 3:30pm (optional & price not included).
Other things to note
We will walk a lot! Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry. Let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand. Also, the maximum number of guest is 10, including people from other platforms.