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Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
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Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
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Activity Duration (3 hours)
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Hosted in English
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What you'll do
Explore the charming streets of Tokyo's Old Town on this guided historical walking tour. Visit the historic Yanaka district, known for its traditional Japanese architecture, quaint shops, and delicious local cuisine.
Tour Highlight
Join a guided walking tour in Tokyo's Yanaka Ginza area, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the lesser-known parts of Tokyo and discover the daily life and traditions of the quieter districts. Along the way, sample some delicious Japanese street food and learn about Japanese culture. Join a small-group tour to benefit from the expertise of your guide and the personalized attention of the small group.
What is included?
- Food samplings (Various types of local snacks and sweets)
- Tour photos
- 3.5 hours with a local guide
- 1 drink & sweet at a cafe
- Lucky cat craft experience (painting)
- Entry/Admission Yanaka
What is not included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
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No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Nezu Shrine
1
Nezu Shrine
Stop: 30 minutes
You'll see the continuous Torii gates, which reminds you of the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto.
Feel the Shinto vibe as you cross a vibrant red arch in Nezu Shrine, a portal into another world
After meeting at Nezu station, we'll head for Nezu shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. You may recognize it, as it's a place famous for its tunnel of vermilion torii gates, also seen at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari shrine. While your guide shares cultural and historical tidbits about Japan, we'll take great photos in and around the tunnel. You can learn how one can pray at shrines and how to behave at them.Read moreMore about Nezu Shrine
2
Yanaka District
Stop: 60 minutes
See around Yanaka area and have a traditional Japanese lunch.
We'll stroll through a residential area where you can get a sense of real, local lifestyles.
Sample a variety of local foods as you stroll around Yanaka Ginza and find yourself in a cozy house that serves Soba lunch, a food engrained in Japanese cultureRead moreMore about Yanaka District
3
Cafe Neko-e-mon
Stop: 60 minutes
4
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
Stop: 30 minutes
A shopping street which has a nostalgic atmosphere. We will sample some street foods.
We'll stroll through a residential area where you can get a sense of real, local lifestyles. You can pop into small places such as antique stores and sweets shops that line the streets. Read moreMore about Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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