Day 2 – Tokyo

Day 2 – Tokyo

After the lesson, you will be taken to a Sushi Cooking Class in Ueno district. During the class, you will make your own Sushi and rolled sushi! The lunch comes with Tempura and Miso soup as well!

After the lunch, we will travel to the nearby Asakusa area. Here we will tour the Nakamise-dori, Senso-ji Buddhist Temple and the Asakusa Shrine where you will learn about Buddhist and Shinto Japanese religious practices. Visit Asakusa Kannon Temple, an active place of worship where you can see the largest paper lantern in Japan. Here, discover the difference between a Shinto Shrine and a Buddhist Temple, and then explore Nakamise Market, which resembles a traditional style shopping street of a bygone era.
Accommodations: Keio Plaza Hotel