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Tsukiji Knife Buying Tour with Professional Chef

Organized by Ginza Saisho
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1.5 hours
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2 - 8 guests
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Family-friendly
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Japanese, English
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By shopping with a professional chef at an English-speaking knife shop in Tsukiji Market, take the mystery out of buying premium Japanese knives.

Highlights

  • Shop for Japanese knives with Chef Saisho, a professional sushi chef

  • Eliminate the knife-shopping language barrier at a store with English-speaking staff in Tsukiji

  • Buy the perfect knives for your kitchen under expert guidance

  • Enjoy Tsukiji Market after your shopping experience

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Modern Japanese knives are the legacy of a long and proud history, hailing from the traditional craft of sword-making. Chefs around the world choose to use Japanese knives in their kitchens. However, understanding the difference between types of Japanese knives can be overwhelming–where to begin?


Take the stress out of finding the perfect Japanese knife for your kitchen on this Tsukiji Knife Buying Tour! With the assistance of Chef Saisho, a professional chef in Tokyo, you'll be in expert company for your shopping trip. The Tsukiji knife shop also has English-speaking staff who can give you further information about each type of knife.


With expert assistance, you can shop confidently and take the stress out of finding premium knives for your kitchen. And since you're already in Tsukiji, why not tour Tokyo's most famous fish market? Chef Saisho will be with you for the duration (1.5 hours) of the tour, ready and willing to help you track down the finest food items to take home for yourself, friends, and family.

What You Get

Information and assistance from Chef Saisho
Visit to the knife shop
The price of any knives purchased

Good To Know

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at the Lawson convenience store near the Tsukiji Market and go to the Tsukiji Market together. More details will be shared upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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