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Private Tour - Meet Japanese Grandmas at Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street
3 h
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Sugamojizodorishotengai Information Center, 3-chōme-32-32 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Sugamon no Oshiri: There is a part of the body of the mascot of this shopping street: Sugamon at the entrance of this shopping street. Guess what. It is its pure-white hip that is exhibited! It is said that it will bring you luck especially in terms of love if you touch that hip!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: （株）河村屋 巣鴨店, 3-chōme-21-15 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
A shop specializing in the good old Japanese taste: “Tsukemono”, traditional Japanese pickles using several kinds of vegetables. There are also unique pickles here which are perfect for souvenirs!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Raijindo, 3-chōme-33-9 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Let’s walk-and-eat “Senbei”, traditional Japanese rice cracker! There are more than 110 of different kinds of it here so you can find one for your souvenir!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mizuno, 3-chōme-33-3 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Ganso Shio-daifuku Mizuno: This spot explains one of the reasons why there are so many grandmas in Sugamo. It is a guardian deity of children that is said that will cure your disease and make you live longer if you pray for it. You can have very rare experiences such as worshiping by pouring water and drinking amulets!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kōganji Temple, 3-chōme-35-2 Sugamo, 豊島区 Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
This spot explains one of the reasons why there are so many grandmas in Sugamo. It is a guardian deity of children that is said that will cure your disease and make you live longer if you pray for it. You can have very rare experiences such as worshiping by pouring water and drinking amulets!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maruji Red Pants Pavilion, 4-chōme-22-7 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Let’s get energy and luck from the red color! This shop is filled with red kinds of stuff! The red underwear are especially famous! There are a bunch of people from all over Japan seeking red merchandise!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tokiwa Shokudo, 3-chōme-14-20 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
A diner which is famous for its really delicious seafood. Grandmas know the best stuff since they live long and there are many grandmas making a line for this diner! Once you have a bite, you will understand why this spot is so famous!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rikugien Garden, 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo 113-0021 Tokyo Prefecture
A superb view of the Japanese garden which you can see from a slightly high bamboo forest! The pond, the beautifully arranged trees, and flowers of the season make it more than just beautiful! You better visit there in late March since the huge weeping cherry will be fully blooming then!
Duration: 40 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sugamojizodorishotengai Information Center, 3-chōme-32-32 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Sugamon no Oshiri: There is a part of the body of the mascot of this shopping street: Sugamon at the entrance of this shopping street. Guess what. It is its pure-white hip that is exhibited! It is said that it will bring you luck especially in terms of love if you touch that hip!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: （株）河村屋 巣鴨店, 3-chōme-21-15 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
A shop specializing in the good old Japanese taste: “Tsukemono”, traditional Japanese pickles using several kinds of vegetables. There are also unique pickles here which are perfect for souvenirs!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Raijindo, 3-chōme-33-9 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Let’s walk-and-eat “Senbei”, traditional Japanese rice cracker! There are more than 110 of different kinds of it here so you can find one for your souvenir!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mizuno, 3-chōme-33-3 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Ganso Shio-daifuku Mizuno: This spot explains one of the reasons why there are so many grandmas in Sugamo. It is a guardian deity of children that is said that will cure your disease and make you live longer if you pray for it. You can have very rare experiences such as worshiping by pouring water and drinking amulets!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kōganji Temple, 3-chōme-35-2 Sugamo, 豊島区 Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
This spot explains one of the reasons why there are so many grandmas in Sugamo. It is a guardian deity of children that is said that will cure your disease and make you live longer if you pray for it. You can have very rare experiences such as worshiping by pouring water and drinking amulets!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maruji Red Pants Pavilion, 4-chōme-22-7 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
Let’s get energy and luck from the red color! This shop is filled with red kinds of stuff! The red underwear are especially famous! There are a bunch of people from all over Japan seeking red merchandise!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tokiwa Shokudo, 3-chōme-14-20 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tōkyō-to 170-0002, Japan
A diner which is famous for its really delicious seafood. Grandmas know the best stuff since they live long and there are many grandmas making a line for this diner! Once you have a bite, you will understand why this spot is so famous!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rikugien Garden, 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo 113-0021 Tokyo Prefecture
A superb view of the Japanese garden which you can see from a slightly high bamboo forest! The pond, the beautifully arranged trees, and flowers of the season make it more than just beautiful! You better visit there in late March since the huge weeping cherry will be fully blooming then!
Duration: 40 minutes
Included
- Local Guide ( English or Chinese speaking)
- Any expense for a guide You do not need to pay for guide on the tour day.
- Private tour
- Visiting lunch or dinner spots Note: You need to pay for food and drink in cash on the tour day.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance fees for your own
- Expense for Food and drinks
- Entry/Admission - Tokiwa Shokudo
- Entry/Admission - Rikugien Garden
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- We have not included any particular lunch/dinner places in this tour, but you are welcome to stop for a break and eat whenever and wherever you like.
- One of the locations scheduled to visit, "Maruji" is closed on weekends and public holidays, and "Ganso Tokyo Shiodaifuku Mizuno" has irregular holidays. If any of the scheduled places are closed on the day you visit, your tour guide will take you to an alternative location.
- The following expenses are not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest. - Money for food, souvenirs and extra activities not mentioned in the explanation of the tour above.
- If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
65%
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