Yanaka and Nezu : Tokyo Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience | 3 hours 30 minutes

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Yanaka and Nezu : Tokyo Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience
2 Adults x $64.91
$129.82
Approx Total
$129.82

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Stop by one of the vending machine for drinks and your local guide will show you all the various drinks available mainly sold only in Japan. We include one drink for one paying customer.
  • Tour guide fee
  • We only provide one bottled drink, other food and drinks are not included

Overview

We are new on this website . But we have conducted many Yanaka tours , with many good reviews received from our customers who had enjoyed themselves .This is a walking tour , at a leisurely pace so you can get a closer look at the real Japanese lifestyle and culture. It is suitable for most people , with moderate fitness . You will stroll through Tokyo old local neighborhoods ~ Yanaka , Nezu , Ueno Sakuragi and Sendagi . Discover old temples and shrines,buildings from the bygone era from the Meiji Period to the Taishō period and Showa period. •Usually this tour takes around 3 hours 30 minutes.But sometimes the tour may end earlier or later . So everyone can enjoy their experience strolling in this charming neighborhood with flexibility .Small group and you can get a close chat with our tour guide who lives at this neighborhood .Good experience for those who want to see a quieter old town in Tokyo Note : Group size may be over 9 people during peak season

Meeting points

Nippori Station
2 Chome-19 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan

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Meet at Nippori Station . Please go to North Gate , West Exit (for Yanaka) , once you go out the exit our tour guide will wait for you at the rest area (with baggage storage coin lockers) (Please refer to the last 2 pictures for the meeting place at Nippori Station)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Nezu Shrine

    This is one of the oldest place of worship in Tokyo with its’ picturesque Torii-lined pathway. Get to know the indigenous religion of Japanese . Learn how to pray in a shrine , write your wish and get your fortune telling here .

    30 minutes

  • Tennoji Temple

    This is one of the oldest of the numerous temples in Yanaka area with its’ large, bronze, seated image of Buddha . Appreciate the calm moment in this spiritual old temple . Enjoy the beautiful garden view surrounding the temple complex .

    5 minutes

  • Ueno Sakuragi Atari

    See the remains of the Showa-period (1926–1989) houses . These houses have been turned into shops now . You may try the local Yanaka beer (at your own expenses) . Please note that Yanaka beer hall and some shops may be closed during your time of visit . Ueno Sakuragi Atari is closed on Monday or sometimes on Tuesday , if the area is closed you can only take photos outside the gate .

    15 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    This is a local residential area known as “Snake Street” in Japanese . Our tour guide who lives nearby this neighborhood will bring you for a stroll where you can see local old and new houses and shops and get to know more about the local Japanese lifestyle .

  • Yanaka Cemetery

    This is one of the largest and most scenic cemetery in Tokyo . Many important figures are buried there .

    20 minutes

  • Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

    This is an old shopping street . You can try the local street foods and Japanese desserts here . Get some Japanese souvenirs here . The shops here have different operating days and hours so some shops may be closed during your time of visit .

    15 minutes

  • Yuyake Dandan

    Known as “sunset staircase” in Japanese. You can see beautiful sunset and Yanaka Ginza street view from this staircase .This is a photo stop spot where you should not miss when you come to Yanaka Ginza

    2 minutes

  • Enju-ji Temple

    This is a rare temple that people come to pray for strong legs or recovery of the legs injury . You can learn how to pray and write your wish on the “ema” . “Ema” are wooden plates used to write wishes and messages to “kami” God

    10 minutes

  • The Yanaka's Himalayan Cedar Tree (Pass By)

    We will passby this 100 years old Himalayan Cedar tree which is grown next to an old shop .

  • SCAI The Bathhouse (Pass By)

    Passby this 200 years old bath house which has turned into an art gallery .

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

May 01100% refund
May 02No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

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A fascinating insight into Tokyo’s history and culture

Published on Nov, 2024

A thoroughly enjoyable your. The guide, Sui, was friendly and engaging. She led the tour at at even pace, which gave sufficient time to stop and enjoy each site. In particular, her explanations of the importance of temples and shrines in Japanese history and present day life, especially the significance on monks was wonderful. It was also pleasing that much of the tour was spent and residential areas, thus giving an insight into modern day Japanese life. Having said that, it was great to conclude the tour in the Yanaka Ginza, and to shop without neon lights from all angles

This tour made my trip!

Published on Nov, 2024

This walking tour was fantastic. I was a little leery of booking it because it only had one review. But I went for it and am so glad I did. Turns out they usually book through another guide service and were new to Tripadvisor/Viator. I went with a friend, about 10 pp on the tour. Our guide was Sui. She was excellent right from the start. Sent very clear directions where to meet and then took us walking for 3.5 hours through neighborhoods with cemeteries, temples, and shrines. I’d been in Japan for about two weeks already and Sui’s tour answered the gazillion questions I had about culture, the differences between temples and shrines, why there are so many wires above the streets rather than buried, why there are so few traditional wood houses left, and many more. We ended the tour on a shopping street where Sui pointed out traditional foods and restaurants I would not have noticed on my own. Just terrific. Highly recommend!

Lovely guide, great tour, and an easygoing pace.

Published on Oct, 2024

Sui was absolutely lovely and suggested plenty of spots to eat. She shared a lot about the customs and explained things clearly at the temples and shrine. We enjoyed the tour and picked up some new insights into Japanese culture. The pace was nice and relaxed, which made it easy for everyone to keep up.

Sweet guide, informative tour, and a relaxed pace.

Published on Sep, 2024

Sui was very sweet and recommended many places to eat. She explained the etiquette and details at the temples and shrine. It was a good tour, and we learned new things about Japanese culture. The pace was relaxed, so we all walked at a comfortable speed.

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