Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer & Kappabashi Shopping — Guide Shigeru

What's a Private Shopping Tour of Tokyo Like? Tsukiji, Ginza, Asakusa and Kappabashi — A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. From the outset, they expressed a wish to focus the tour mainly on shopping, so we visited a variety of shops. We first went to the Tsukiji Outer Market, where they purchased tea, and then they bought high-quality items at a department store food hall in Ginza and at a specialty shop in Kyobashi. Moving on to Asakusa, I explained Senso-ji Temple and the surrounding buildings at the culture and tourism center, and after walking through Nakamise Street from Kaminarimon Gate, we moved to a sushi restaurant a little away from the approach for lunch. There, after enjoying sashimi, we talked about green tea, Japanese sweets, Japanese cuisine, and more. After returning to the approach, the guests paid their respects at the main hall and then moved to Kappabashi. At Kappabashi, they visited several specialty shops and enjoyed shopping, purchasing kitchenware among other things. We traveled by subway and JR, and I saw them back to the Hotel to conclude the tour. The guests enjoyed shopping in each area, and although Kappabashi in particular was crowded with many tourists and took some time, it was good that they were able to purchase most of the items they had planned. A notable stop on the tour was Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. Senso-ji is the oldest temple in Tokyo, founded in the 7th century, and is one of the city's most famous and most visited religious sites. Visitors enter through the iconic Kaminarimon Gate with its large red lantern and walk along Nakamise Street, a shopping street lined with stalls selling traditional snacks and souvenirs, before reaching the temple's main hall.

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Tour Report by Shigeru

I am a certified guide-interpreter based in Tokyo.
I was born and raised in Tokyo, so I am familiar with Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Please leave anything related to the Tokyo area to me.
Tokyo is not only full of Japanese charm but also has many unique aspects.
The always-bustling Tsukiji Outer Market conveys Japan’s food culture.
Asakusa conveys Japanese traditions and culture through old temples, shrines and long-established stores.
Shibuya spreads Japanese pop culture.
You can immerse yourself in history and culture in the quiet natural surroundings such as the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine.
Tokyo is a treasure trove of attractions for travelers. Please come and experience the wonderful Tokyo with me.