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 .

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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

June 11100% refund
June 12No 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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A wonderful experience of a slower, quieter old Tokyo

Published on Feb, 2025

As first time visitors to Tokyo (and Japan too), we were not sure quite what to expect on this tour. After having walked around the Ginza area and Shibuya, bright lights, crowds and high-end labels seemed to be permanent fixtures. Yanaka turned out to be the exact opposite, and our guide, Sui, was as good a guide as one could expect. First, you can walk safely on the side streets of Yanaka. There were far more pedestrians than cars. The streets are also narrow and full of turns, so cars travel slowly. What I am saying is, you can comfortably stroll along this lovely little corner of Tokyo that is so completely different from anything you might have seen before. Different? Little bakeries, small coffee shops in pre-war buildings, a real vegetable and fruit stand such as you might see is small town USA but with a Japanese twist, a beer hall- tiny, but serving locally brewed beer that you might find anywhere else) , an antique store with real antiques (bit prices, though), plenty of temples, just a wonderful opportunity to see a more normal small town. The Yanaka Ginza that you come to towards the end is another delight. Exactly the opposite of the 'more famous' Ginza, with not a single brand name, all tiny local stores selling hand-made artifacts and family-owned food stands, an absolute delight - if you like that sort of thing, that is. It can be a long-ish walk, around 3 hours, but its worth every minute. And our tour guide, Sui, took us to so many interesting places that time just zoomed by.

Tokyo, off the beaten track

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide Sui gave great directions to find her to start the tour (a challenge on other tours we have been on). Having a Japanese person conduct the tour (rather than just someone who could speak English) really helped us to understand more about Tokyo and Japan. Sui answered even the most obscure questions, provided a great tour of not just temples and shrines that you would not normally see, but also of Tokyo neighborhoods showing how the locals live. Our 8yo daughter was in a difficult mood the morning of the tour and Sui was very patient with her and by the time it was over, she was sad to see her go. If you have been to Tokyo and seen the "highlights" already, this is a nice relaxing tour that shows you things you would not discover yourself.

Good to experience a quainter area of Tokyo

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour was very enjoyable and informative. Sui was a good tour guide - accommodating and had answers to most of our questions. We saw several old wooden houses that have survived and are now repurposed as restaurants and a bakery. Nezu Shrine is well worth visiting. Recommended.

I got so much out of this walking tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

I booked this Yanaka walking tour in October and it was such a great experience! I was lucky enough to be the only customer that day, so I was given a personalised tour of the Yanaka Ginza area! I love wandering through backstreets and my guide Sui was very accommodating and knowledgeable. I chose to do a tour because I wanted to get the most out of visiting the area. As a non-Japanese speaker, I found it incredibly helpful to have Sui by my side, who helped order food and speak with the shop vendors. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the history, food and culture of the Yanaka Ginza area.

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

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