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The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$45
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Overview

Yanaka captivates with its harmonious blend of history and tranquility, showcasing traditional wooden houses alongside the breathtaking Nezu Shrine. This charming district invites you to step back in time and experience the essence of old-world Tokyo.

  • 🏯 Guided Walking Tour: Enjoy a fascinating 3-hour journey led by an English-speaking local expert, immersing you in the rich history of Yanaka.
  • 🕰️ Visit the iconic Nezu Shrine, renowned for its striking red torii gates and serene gardens, perfect for capturing stunning photographs.
  • 🌳 Wander through the peaceful Yanaka Cemetery, where you’ll gain insight into Japanese customs and the area’s historical significance.
  • 🍡 Savor local delicacies at Yanaka Ginza shopping street, where traditional snacks and sweets await your taste buds.
  • 🏯 Marvel at the Tennoji Temple, home to the "Yanaka Buddha," and learn about its intriguing history dating back to 1690.
  • 🏡 Take a break at Ueno Sakuragi Atari, a renovated community space featuring a café, bakery, and beer hall nestled within 80-year-old wooden houses.
  • 🌳 Stroll along the charming "Hebimichi" back street, where you can observe the daily lives of locals in this vibrant neighborhood.
  • 🌲 Discover Enju-ji Temple, dedicated to the unique deity of strong legs, where visitors' wishes are inscribed on wooden boards.
  • 📸 Enjoy numerous photo opportunities throughout the tour, ensuring you capture the beauty of Yanaka.

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The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Photo Opportunities throughout
  • Guided walking tour with an English-speaking local expert.
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food, drinks, and personal expenses

Meeting point
JR Nippori station North Ticket Gate (Outside the ticket gate next to “NewDays” convenience store) Please do not be late. Our guide cannot make other guests to wait long for the late guests.

  • Tennoji Temple
    You will see "Yanaka Budda", which is created in 1690 and listen to the history of the temple. The history tells you interesting aspects of Japanese religion.
  • Yanaka Cemetery
    You will walk into the cemetery and will learn what a Japanese cemetery is like and some customs that locals follow.
  • Have a break at Ueno Sakuragi Atari. About 80-year-old wooden houses were renovated into a cafe, a bakery, and a beer hall and became a community space for locals. You will see the site where the traditional lifestyle has adapted to the modern lifestyle.
  • It is a 100-year-old cyder tree and the symbol in Yanaka. (pass by)
  • Enju-ji Temple
    Not a typical Buddhist god but a god of strong legs is enshrined in this temple. Wishes of people with a foot problem are written on a lot of wooden boards.
  • Nezu Shrine
    You can see a lot of red Torii gates like Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto and can take a lot of photos at this most beautiful Shinto shrine in Tokyo. Also, you will learn some etiquettes in a shrine.
  • "Hebimichi" is a back street in the residential area. You will see Japanese daily life up close. (pass by)
  • Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
    The local guide will explain about the shopping street and shops to see the normal Japan lifestyle. You can try some local foods and sweets (Food fee is not included in the price)

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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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    The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $45
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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