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NEW Unique & Traditional Experiences in Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo, a treasure trove of both unique and traditional experiences. A chance for visitors to taste the rich history and tapestry of Japanese culture. Join me, in this blog, as I share some of the NEW Must-See, plus Unique & Traditional Experiences in Tokyo.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Japan or a seasoned traveler on your 10th visit, Tokyo’s traditional experiences are sure to leave a lasting impression and memories to last a lifetime (or at least until your next trip)… lol!

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Unique & Traditional Experiences in Tokyo:

Make a Kimono Experience in Tokyo

What better way to experience a unique and traditional experience in Tokyo than to make your very own Kimono. You can book into to make your very own Kimono to take home and choose from 340 types. Once done, you will be able to wear it by yourself!

Closest Train Station is: Kiba Station (3 minute walk)

Booking: Make a Kimono to keep as a Souvenir use our code TRAVELLIVNKLOOK to get up to 10% off your booking.

Visit a Rooftop ‘Infinity Onsen’ overlooking the Tokyo Skyline

Senkyaku Banrai Toyosu Manyo Club is a NEW 24 hour hot spring facility in Toyosu. It is centrally located in Toyosu Tokyo and is one of Tokyo’s HOTTEST new attractions. Offering a hot spring infinity onsen, and rooftop footbath garden ALL with sweeping panoramic views. This is definitely a Must-See in Japan. It is also located in a new touristy area, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai (see details below).

Location: Open in Google Maps

Closest Stations: Shijล-mae Station (3 minute walk) Yurikamome Line

Book: Senkyaku Banrai Toyosu Manyo Club use our discount code to get up to 10% off code TRAVELLIVNKLOOK

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Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

A new area in Tokyo which has been built to resemble a traditional Edo period district. Here you can eat, drink and shop, eating some delicious traditional food and fresh seafoods from the Toyosu Seafood Markets.

Sumo Lunch or Dinner

This is one of the newest Sumo Experiences, and the perfect solution for those who want to experience Sumo Wrestling but were not lucky enough to have a Tournament on while they were staying.

This lunch includes a traditional lunch served by ex Sumo Wrestlers, a Sumo Wrestling Show and a chance to even experience Sum Wrestling firsthand!

For this type of activity, it is essential to book in advance as there is limited seating and it books out. Book your Sumo Experience (up to 10% off code TRAVELLIVNKLOOK)

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Robot Cafe – Robot waiters controlled remotely by disabled workers

Dawn Avatar Robot Cafe is a fairly NEW cafe located in Tokyo that is run by a team of Robot waiters who are all remotely controlled by disabled or workers that would otherwise not be able to physically go to work.

Location: Open in Google Maps

Closest Stations:

  • Kodenmacho Station (4 minute walk) Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line; or
  • Miksukoshimae Station (7 minute walk) Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

To Book: Robot Cafe

Dawn Avatar Cafe Tokyo
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Dawn Avatar Cafe Tokyo
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A Traditional (+ Interactive) Samurai Experience

There are a number of options to choose from in Tokyo if you are wanting to experience the world of the Samurai Ninja. From the Samurai Museum to a Ninja Samurai lesson or photoshoot, you can be fully immersed in an experience and be either a spectator or an active participant.

You can check out some of the ‘Samurai Experience’ options below:

MUST SEE Japan Unique & Traditional Experiences in Tokyo
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Art Aquarium Museum

Located conveniently in Ginza at Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store in Ginzayou will find the new Art Aquarium installation with illuminated displays of thousands of gold fish.

Location: Open in Google Maps

Closest Train Station: Ginza-Yonchลme (1 minute walk) Tokyo Metro Line

Get Tickets: Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Tokyo

Art Aquarium Museum - Must See Japan
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Art Aquarium Museum - Must see Japan
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Tea Ceremony

Tokyo Asakusa Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience is located just a 3-minute walk to the Senso Ji Temple. Here you will get to experience a 1-hour traditional Tea Ceremony ASWELL as dress in a traditional high-quality Kimono or Yukatas. There is a selection of over 500 to choose from as well as accessories, probs for all your photographs.

Location: Open in Maps

Closest Train Station: Asakusa Station (5 minute walk)

Book: Tokyo Asakusa Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience

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Get Your Fortune from Sensล-ji Temple – A traditional experience in Tokyo for over 1000 years.

Known as ‘Omikuji’ Omikuji is almost a 1000 year old Japanese tradition. It is a fun activity for visitors and locals to predict their fortunes, including their health, work, love, business, study and travel.

Location: Almost all Temples and Shrine will have a version of this. This video was taken from Sensล-ji Temple (A must-see in Japan), Tokyoโ€™s oldest-established temple in Asakusa, Tokyo.

It is said that when you get:

๐Ÿ€ Good Luck: Take it with you ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป

๐Ÿ›‘ Bad luck: Leave it in the temple grounds, to release it. There will usually be somewhere to tie it off, a structure or trees.

๐ŸšจMake sure you read your Omikuji for instructions on how to improve your fortune.

Location: Open in Maps

Closest Train Station: Asakusa Station (5 minute walk)

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Kawagoe (Known as Mini Kyoto)

Kawagoe is located approximately 1 hour by train from Tokyo. It is an Edo District, resembling Kyoto, hence its nick name, Mini Kyoto.

Fun things to see at Kawagoe are:

  • Wish for love at Hikawa Shrine
  • Candy Alley
  • Ichban Gai Street Shopping
  • Tokinokane Bell Tower
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Traditional Japanese Cooking Lessons

Option 1: Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo

This is a class led by a local, where you will learn how to make 3-4 traditional Japanese dishes. Along the way you will also learn about Japanese culture and the traditions and customs of food and food culture in Japan.

Location: Open Map

Closest Train Station: Shinjuku JR Station (5 minute walk)

To Book: Traditional Japanese Cooking Lessons

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Option 2: Sushi Making Experience & Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo

Join a local English speaking traditional Japanese cook and learn how to make the traditional Sushi dishes, Maki-Sushi, Temari-Sushi or Nigiri Sushi. You will also get to try a traditional Japanese Sake Set.

This experience is located in central Asakusa.

Location: Open Map

Closest Train Station: Asakusa Station (2 minute walk)

To Book: Sushi Making Experience Tokyo

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