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'Nippori Fabric Town' Walking Tour Do you love sewing? Then, join this tour!
4.9
11 Ratings
Arakawa City
Discover the vibrant world of Nippori Fabric Town, Tokyo's wholesale textile district. Join this walking tour to explore over 90 shops, get insider tips, and find your favorite sewing items at great prices!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Nippori Fabric Town - -Stroll through the fabric town, featuring top-notch shops (specialty and general stores, woven and knitted fabrics, buttons, leathers, etc.) -Tips for enjoying shopping in a wholesale district -Receive my exclusive glossary, “English-Japanese Sewing Word Lists,” to assist with your fabric shopping in Japan
What's Included
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Are you passionate about sewing? If yes, take part in our expedition!
Nippori Fabric Town situated in Tokyo, is a celebrated district known for textile wholesale.
The main stretch over 1km teems with more than 90 stores.
Dubbed as ‘The Sacred Land for Sewing Devotees’, Nippori is known for its extensive variety and economical rates.
However, the sheer number of shops can be daunting and leave you indecisive about your purchases.
Moreover, being a wholesale hub, there are certain protocols to follow while shopping.
During this expedition, I will guide you to the crème de la crème of stores including quaint ones nestled in nearby lanes.
I will also share useful strategies for a pleasurable shopping experience in Nippori.
This includes my exclusive ‘English-Japanese Sewing Word Lists’ glossary.
So why wait? Come take part in our expedition and grab your preferred items at an unbeatable price!
- We are supposed to walk about 2km long.
Location
Nippori Station
Outside the South Ticket Gate of JR Nippori Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(11 Ratings)
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Peter_f
May 4, 2024
An enjoyable tour with lovely MOMO guide - If this is your first trip to Tokyo and love fabric designs. MOMO is your perfect guide. Knowledgeable about the area her tour itinerary is guided by your specific fabric interests. Pick up point easy and speed of your tour is at your pace. Our tour was a perfect end to our visit.
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Kristin_m
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour guide! - Momo was a very knowledgeable and thoughtful tour guide. We truly enjoyed spending time with her and learned a lot about fabrics and the different options in shops in Nippori. She even followed up with more information after. I highly recommend!
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Helenko3345en
Feb 18, 2024
Patient, kind and lovely host. - I spent a couple of hours with the patient, sweet and delightful Momo, who guided me along the street, pointing out the characteristics of each of the shops, relating their history and explaining the Japanese labels, before ending in a place where she knew there were bathroom facilities and a couple of good cafes to rest my weary self. This then enabled me to double back to the shops I most admired, to carefully select the items I knew I couldn't find at home. It was lovely to have someone to chat and share the fabric appreciation and vibe of this busy street. It may take some patience, though, to find the treasures that really catch your eye.
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Ggv1979
Jan 20, 2024
A different kind of shopping! - We had so much fun with MOMO! Granda, my son and me took the tour because grandma was looking for quilting fabric. MOMO was so patient with us and extremely knowledgeable of the area and where we could find specific items. We had a blast and found some good stuff!
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Jesus
Oct 4, 2023
Great tour for fashion craft enthusiasts! - Great tour if you like any type of fashion related craft. Momo knows every corner of Nippori and can find the type of material you’re looking for if you tell her in advance. She’s very friendly and her English is flawless. Remember to wear your comfortable shoes as she says, as walking around all the Nippori stores takes a lot of walking, but it’s worthwhile.
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Susange4229iu
Sep 9, 2023
Momo is great!! - Momo is an amazing guide! She is very knowable about the area and sewing all together. She was able to teach us about the culture and where the fabrics and designs came from.
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Mary_m
Jul 10, 2023
Fabulous tour of Nippori fabric district - This tour was fabulous and a must for anyone who sews or just wants to appreciate a different part of Tokyo culture. Momo is a wonderful and patient tour guide who explains the history of the fabric district, the character of each store, and helps out with every transaction. (And I made a lot of transactions!). We visited stores specializing in dress fabrics and notions, but there are shops dedicated to leather, home fabrics and anything you could imagine related to sewing. Definitely walking involved as the district is about 1 km long with shops on both sides. It’s an easy train ride from anywhere in Tokyo on the Yamanote line. There are cafes nearby for much needed refreshment after your tour. I’m already wishing for another visit!
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Susan_k
May 14, 2023
Fantastic tour - Fantastic tour! Would highly recommend to anyone with an interest in textiles, craft and sewing. Momo, the delightful guide, has an extensive knowledge of the Nippori district, its history and the amazing range of materials available at each store. She was extremely helpful providing useful and informative advice for shopping in the district. Thank you Momo for a wonderful day finding lots of bargins in Nippori.
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Connector180240
Dec 3, 2022
Great tour if you sew - If you are an experienced seamstress or just sew for fun, this is the tour for you. We had a great time visiting Nippori with Momo our tour guide. Momo was very knowledgeable about fabrics and where to find them. Her love for the art of sewing was infectious. Could have spent a few days here.
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Sweechingn
Apr 25, 2023
Enjoyable and Fruitful Trip - Momo-san had contacted me before the tour to find out my areas of interest and my favourite sewing projects, and then she brought me to the right shops to find the fabrics and sewing tools that I was looking for. Especially the "last stop" at Satoh Bin, which offers fabric pieces in affordable prices for my quilting projects. It has been an enjoyable and fruitful trip for me, thanks to Momo-san's recommendations.
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