🛍️ Ganso Food Model Shop Kappabashi Store
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📝 Introduction
You can experience making models and buy ultra-realistic food models at a specialty store.
📖 Details
Located in the Asakusa area, Kappabashi Dougu Street is famous for its wide range of kitchen supplies, from professional to home use. At its center is "Ganso Shokuhin Mokei-ya," where you can purchase exclusive products made by the long-established food model shop "Kabushikigaisha Iwasaki."
Inside the store, there is a dazzling array of products modeled after dishes, desserts, and ingredients that look almost lifelike. In addition to keychains and charms that can be easily carried, there are also magnets, pen holders, small boxes, and many other practical items that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The various fun products make great souvenirs.
On the second floor, there is a food model-making experience guided by skilled staff. If you participate in the general course using traditional wax, you can join from the first grade of elementary school (first and second graders must be accompanied by an adult). With the help of instructional videos, you can complete models of tempura and lettuce in about 40 minutes. Please note that the experience is conducted in Japanese.
⭐ Highlights
A specialty store selling food models that are identical to the real products. They offer a variety of items suitable as souvenirs, such as keychains and stationery. On the second floor, there are food model making experiences available. The popular "Tempura & Lettuce" course can be experienced starting from the first grade of elementary school.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a foreign language introduction signboard or manual? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)
A: Some are equipped with English versions of brochures and printed materials.
Q: Is there free Wi-Fi available in the store?
A: No.
Q: Can I experience it without a reservation?
A: If there are available spots on the day, you can participate in the experience.
Q: Can the experience be conducted in English?
A: If there are English-speaking staff on duty, communication can be conducted in English. Generally, communication is done in Japanese, supplemented with simple English words.
📍 Contact & Information
📍 Address
3-7-6 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
📞 Phone
0120-171-839
🌐 Website
Visit Official Website🚇 Transport
It takes about a 5-minute walk from the Tsukuba Express "Asakusa" station.
🏷️ Shopping Tags
Tokyo