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Izinto ezingavamile ongazenza e-Tokyo Bay
Bhukha izinto ezenziwayo ezingenakulibaleka ezibungazwa abantu bendawo ku-Airbnb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lokho okunikezwa yi-Tokyo Bay
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
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
Sushi-making Experience
There are various kinds of sushi, but we will make 5 kinds thi time (Nigiri sushi, Tamagyaki-sushi, winding winding, manual winding, fine winding). Generally there are two kinds of hand grips (kotegaeshi/tategaeshi). I will make sushi by this method. Becuase my shop is a shop that last 100 years, I have inherited the technology you will experienced it. Let's grab it in a sushi craftmanship. And let's make goals that sushi can be made even if yo return home!
Let me eat lunch together because I also hold a sushi for you. And if there is something you want to know abot sushi, I will gladly answer.
Other things to note
There's nothing special to prepare. Please come with casual clothes.
Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour - 6 Mini Bowls
At three award-winning ramen shops you'll sample 6 completely different, MINI BOWLS of delicious ramen. These tour-exclusive mini bowls are about 1/4 the size of full ramen bowls. In other words, you'll be able to eat a great variety of ramen!
This tour has won multiple awards - in 2020 being named one of Trip Advisor's top 20 tours (in all of Japan) and the "top food tour in Tokyo" by the Japanese government (Eat! Meet! Japan 2020 initiative).
You'll get to choose your 6 ramen (from 12 choices). You'll also learn all about ramen throughout the tour - from its history to its preparation. We'll cover a different ramen topic at each of the shops, via colorful handouts and visuals.
SHOP 1: Classic Hokkaido Ramen / Topic: Ramen Origins
SHOP 2: Fusion Pork Ramen / Topic: Ramen Trends
SHOP 3: Savory Curry Ramen / Topic: Definition of Ramen
Things to note:
* The tour starts in Shibuya and ends in Ebisu (or Shinjuku, depending on the day).
* All ramen broths contain chicken, pork, and fish. For vegans or vegetarians, please book our Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tasting Tour.
* The tour involves a good amount of walking (approximately 3 kilometers, or 1.86 miles) and isn't recommended for people with a low level of fitness.
- We have multiple ramen tour guides.
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-Tokyo Bay
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.
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!
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.
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!★
Konke okwenziwayo eduze ne-Tokyo Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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 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
【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
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
Tokyo Kimono Guide Tour / Photo Session
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.
3) 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.
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.
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.
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
Sushi-making Experience
There are various kinds of sushi, but we will make 5 kinds thi time (Nigiri sushi, Tamagyaki-sushi, winding winding, manual winding, fine winding). Generally there are two kinds of hand grips (kotegaeshi/tategaeshi). I will make sushi by this method. Becuase my shop is a shop that last 100 years, I have inherited the technology you will experienced it. Let's grab it in a sushi craftmanship. And let's make goals that sushi can be made even if yo return home!
Let me eat lunch together because I also hold a sushi for you. And if there is something you want to know abot sushi, I will gladly answer.
Other things to note
There's nothing special to prepare. Please come with casual clothes.
Prepare traditional dishes with a chef in Tokyo's restaurant
Experience healthy and traditional Japanese food culture, which brings out the original flavor of ingredients, provides excellent nutritional balance, and also helps you enjoy a long life and keep you in shape.
In this experience you will learn the basics of Japanese cuisine, using seasonal natural ingredients. For example, you'll make dashi (soup stock), cook rice, and learn how to use cooking utensils. So, even beginners will have fun! The 2.5 hour cooking class includes a 1 hour 45 minutes cooking experience & 45 minutes tasting time. This course costs 9000 yen/person(weekday) or 9500 yen/person(Sunday&national holiday)
•2:30 pm: Meet at our restaurant! (wash your hands, put on your apron, and get ready for your lesson!)
•2:45pm: Introduction of Instructor, and lecture on the basics of Japanese Cuisine
•3:00 pm: Brief Explanation of Recipes, Demonstration & Hands-On Cooking
•4:15 pm : Plating & Decoration
Enjoy your dinner with Japanese Sake!
•5:00: End of the class
Other things to note
(This time schedule is forweekday, weekend is start from 15:00-)
1. The date of your experience cannot be changed less than 72 hours before the experience start time.
2. The class may be canceled if the minimum number (2) of participants is not achieved.
Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour - 6 Mini Bowls
At three award-winning ramen shops you'll sample 6 completely different, MINI BOWLS of delicious ramen. These tour-exclusive mini bowls are about 1/4 the size of full ramen bowls. In other words, you'll be able to eat a great variety of ramen!
This tour has won multiple awards - in 2020 being named one of Trip Advisor's top 20 tours (in all of Japan) and the "top food tour in Tokyo" by the Japanese government (Eat! Meet! Japan 2020 initiative).
You'll get to choose your 6 ramen (from 12 choices). You'll also learn all about ramen throughout the tour - from its history to its preparation. We'll cover a different ramen topic at each of the shops, via colorful handouts and visuals.
SHOP 1: Classic Hokkaido Ramen / Topic: Ramen Origins
SHOP 2: Fusion Pork Ramen / Topic: Ramen Trends
SHOP 3: Savory Curry Ramen / Topic: Definition of Ramen
Things to note:
* The tour starts in Shibuya and ends in Ebisu (or Shinjuku, depending on the day).
* All ramen broths contain chicken, pork, and fish. For vegans or vegetarians, please book our Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tasting Tour.
* The tour involves a good amount of walking (approximately 3 kilometers, or 1.86 miles) and isn't recommended for people with a low level of fitness.
- We have multiple ramen tour guides.
Try Drawing MANGA w/ pro
*You can see the work of our previous guests on Instagram @trydrawingmanga *
------Lesson Flow ------
-Meet me at my co-studio.
-I will give you very short guidance.
-Select an example from the guidebook.
-You set up the original situation you want to draw. I will help you with the production.
-If you are familiar with drawing, create your own character or story.
-If you are a beginner, try drawing by copying the example.
------How to draw ------
1. Draw a rough sketch with a pencil with guidelines and a rough sketch.
2. Trace with ink and pen.
3. Finalize with specific tools.
Demonstrations and tips will be provided for all steps.
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Usually, we will follow the guidebook I have created, but if you have a situation or character you would like to draw, I will arrange it.
<Basic Information>
Manga we will cover in this class are comics and graphic novels produced in Japan. Traditionally, Manga was drawn on paper with ink and gray screen tones. These days, artists sometimes use digital tools.
In my class, you will experience the traditional way of drawing.
Other notes
-If you have a preferred date and time, please feel free to let me know.
-Please let me get an idea of your favorite characters and genres from the huge selection of Japanese manga.
E.g.) Damon Slayer, Ghibli, etc.