Tokyo’s best known spots are worth a visit but getting away from the touristy areas is the best way to really experience local culture. On our Sugamo Culture and Food tour, you have the best of all worlds. First explore a truly hidden gem neighborhood with a 100 year history of food and flavors. Meet some of Tokyo’s friendliest shop owners. Taste special snacks, and enjoy a delicious local lunch. Those with a sweet tooth can also have fun trying a few things only available here!
11:15 AM
Meeting Time Frame
11:30 AM
Let's start the food, culture and calligraphy tour in Sugamo
03:00 PM
End of tour
Tour 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
Dietary Restriction flexibility:
Dietary Restriction flexibility: No Shellfish, No pork (with advanced notice at the time of booking) . Please keep in mind, however, that we cannot make an allergy free or dietary restriction food guarantee since food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to Arigato Japan. Also some stops may not have a viable substitution but we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Meet up point:
The front of Aoyama Flower Market shop inside the Sugamo Station entrance area.
Directions:
The front of Aoyama Flower Market shop inside Sugamo Station entrance area this address: 〒170-0002 Tōkyō-to, Toshima City, Sugamo, 1-chōme−16−8 アトレヴィ巣鴨 1F. You can copy and paste this to Google Maps: 〒170-0002 東京都豊島区巣鴨1丁目16−8 アトレヴィ巣鴨 1F. There are two train lines you can take to get to the meeting place – JR Yamanote Line and Mita Subway Line. Our guide will be in front of the flower shop holding an “Arigato Japan” sign.
Address:
〒170-0002 Tōkyō-to, Toshima City, Sugamo, 1-chōme−16−8 アトレヴィ巣鴨 1F
〒170-0002 東京都豊島区巣鴨1丁目16−8 アトレヴィ巣鴨 1F
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/nci3aaa1HoT7Y8w26
Access:
JR Yamanote Line
Mita Subway Line
End point:
Jizo Dori Area
Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays,
weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in
this case.
On rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella. They can be easily purchased at any convenience store.
Aoyama Flower Market, 1 Chome-16-8 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0002, Japan
How to get thereThe front of Aoyama Flower Market shop inside Sugamo Station entrance area this address: 〒170-0002 Tōkyō-to, Toshima City, Sugamo, 1-chōme−16−8 アトレヴィ巣鴨 1F. You can copy and paste this to Google Maps: 〒170-0002 東京都豊島区巣鴨1丁目16−8 アトレヴィ巣鴨 1F. There are two train lines you can take to get to the meeting place – JR Yamanote Line and Mita Subway Line. Our guide will be in front of the flower shop holding an “Arigato Japan” sign.