Itinerary
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Stop At: Nippori Fabric Town, Arakawa Tokyo Prefecture
-Walk around the fabric town, including some very best shops(specialty & general shop, woven & knitted fabric, buttons, leathers, etc.)
-Some tips to enjoy shopping in a wholesale district
-Get my original glossary, “English-Japanese Sewing Word Lists”, which helps your fabric shopping in Japan
Duration: 2 hours
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Nippori Station, 2 Chome-19 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan
10:30 AM
2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
We are supposed to walk about 2km long.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Peter_F
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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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Kristin_M
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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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : helenkO3345EN
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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Posted On : 2024-02-18
Posted By : ggv1979
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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Posted On : 2024-01-20
Posted By : JESUS B
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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Posted On : 2023-10-04
Posted By : susangE4229IU
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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Posted On : 2023-09-09
Posted By : Mary_M
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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Posted On : 2023-07-10
Posted By : Susan_K
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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Posted On : 2023-05-14
Posted By : sweechingn
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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Posted On : 2023-04-25
Posted By : Connector180240
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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Posted On : 2022-12-03
