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Ningyocho Tour: Discover Traditional Japanese Souvenirs
4.8
130 Ratings
Chuo City
Join us for a day of discovery in Ningyocho, a quaint locality famous for its unique, locally made Japanese souvenirs and commodities. Gain an understanding of the daily diets and typical everyday objects used by the residents of Japan.
Join us for a day of discovery in Ningyocho, a quaint locality famous for its unique, locally made Japanese souvenirs and commodities. Gain an understanding of the daily diets and typical everyday objects used by the residents of Japan.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ningyocho Mechanical Clock Tower - Rakugo Performer - The tour starts at one of the tower clocks which shows the story of Edo lifestyle at 12:45 pm. We will learn how Ningyocho was created .
- Ningyocho Mechanical Clock Tower - Rakugo Performer - The tour starts at one of the tower clocks which shows the story of Edo lifestyle at 12:45 pm. We will learn how Ningyocho was created .
What's Included
- Shop for the perfect handmade souvenirs to take back home
- Time travel back to old-world Tokyo
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Join Local English-speaking guide
- Taste Amazake, a sweet non-alcoholic drink
- Snack traditional treats (expect Ningyoyaki cakes, rice crackers, Wagyu beef sukiyaki croquettes)
- Shop for the perfect handmade souvenirs to take back home
- Time travel back to old-world Tokyo
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Join Local English-speaking guide
- Taste Amazake, a sweet non-alcoholic drink
- Snack traditional treats (expect Ningyoyaki cakes, rice crackers, Wagyu beef sukiyaki croquettes)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Children 5 and younger are free of charge
- Vegetarian, and Vegan options are available on this tour.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children 5 and younger are free of charge
- Vegetarian, and Vegan options are available on this tour.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; please wear comfortable walking shoes
Location
McDonald's Ningyōchō
Mechanical clock tower near McDonald's in Ningyocho (note there are 2 clocks — meet by the one on the same side as McDonald's). In Japanese: Ningyocho Karakuri Yagura Edo Rakugo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(130 Ratings)
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Maryann_w
Dec 19, 2024
Our guide Kaori was... - Our guide Kaori was lovely and she was very informative, telling us many things about local food, customs and crafts. We greatly enjoyed the tour.
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Xxbp
Dec 17, 2024
Ideal side street shopping experience! - I absolutely recommend this shopping tour. A customized local tour near Tokyo City Air Terminal, which was perfect, as I was staying at the Royal Park Hotel. The shops were off the beaten path and I definitely would not find these on my own. Unique and wonderful gifts, toiletries, paper, cards, senbei rice crackers, food, shops etc. Tokyo can be overwhelming, but this was a cute local neighborhood experience and not the hustle and bustle of the busier areas.
We also took the Tokyo subway to get to another location, and it was the perfect opportunity for me to learn how to buy tickets and learn how to navigate and read the map. This was incredibly useful for me to be able to navigate the city for the rest of my time in Tokyo. This was the cherry on top of the cake! 10/10
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333nikkie
Dec 17, 2024
Great tour for souvenirs and foodies! - Kaori was a brilliant guide! She went above and beyond in every respect from catering to allergies within our group, to running an impromptu origami making workshop. We tasted numerous treats from family owned businesses and explored some traditional craft stores. I would highly recommend this tour!!
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Emilyed2538np
Dec 17, 2024
Great Tour guide! - Kaori was a wonderful guide. She showed us many great food places and souvenir stores. We would highly recommend her as a tour guide.
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Pepasensi
Dec 3, 2024
Real Tokyo - A 3-hour tour of the most authentic Tokyo outside the bustling areas of Shinjuku or Shibuya. Our guide took us to traditional goods stores and eat delicious sweets. Of particular note are the Japanese croquettes. Highly recommended if you want to visit not so touristic and more authentic areas. Our guide was fantastic and told us all the places we visited.
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884meaghanm
Nov 1, 2024
Afternoon tour - We had a great tour with Kaori! She had lots of knowledge and answered all our questions. Tour was lengthy, making stops at 4 food vendors and 4 different master craftsman shops. Thank you!
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Chrisrc2143id
Oct 18, 2024
Field trip with Kiyo-san - The tour with Kiyo-san was great. At the beginning we had some difficulty with our reservation, but his tour company was able to work it out.
Kiyo-san described the history of the different places and landmarks we explored throughout the tour. We tried ningyoyaki cakes, rice crackers and drank sake. We visited multiple generation shops with hundreds of years of history. We thoroughly enjoyed learning from Kito-san. If you want a laid back but informative tour, this is the one for you.
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Fearless12352579756
Oct 18, 2024
A Great Way to Experience Japan’s Culture & History - My friends and I toured Tokyo with Kiyo, and we had an amazing time that I’ll never forget. I recommend this experience to anyone who wants to experience Japan’s culture and history through food, architecture and shopping. I found some amazing gifts to bring back for my family.
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Deauxboitravel
Oct 18, 2024
Walked and ate 👌🏾 - Kiyo was great. Kind, patient, and knowledgeable. It was cool being able to see businesses open for centuries. Would definitely do again!!
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Elisa_c
Oct 11, 2024
Worth your time - Well worth your time going on this excursion. We enjoyed walking through the streets and visiting traditional shops.
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