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The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour
(661) Reviews
Nishinippori
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Tokyo's hidden gem, Yanaka, and experience its old-world charm. This quaint district boasts traditional wooden houses that survived WWII, now transformed into cozy cafes and bars. Visit the stunning Nezu Shrine with its iconic red torii gates, intricate golden sculptures, and serene Japanese garden, where azaleas bloom vibrantly in spring. Stroll through the residential backstreets, explore a vast cemetery, and enjoy local flavors at Yanaka Ginza shopping street, packed with traditional Japanese snacks and sweets. Yanaka offers a unique blend of history, tranquility, and traditional Tokyo life, making it a perfect escape from the bustling city and a chance to see the quieter, more p...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour with an English-speaking local expert.
Photo Opportunities throughout
Food, drinks, and personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nippori Station
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.
Return
Yanaka Ginza
The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour
(661) Reviews
Nishinippori
About
Discover Tokyo's hidden gem, Yanaka, and experience its old-world charm. This quaint district boasts traditional wooden houses that survived WWII, now transformed into cozy cafes and bars. Visit the stunning Nezu Shrine with its iconic red torii gates, intricate golden sculptures, and serene Japanese garden, where azaleas bloom vibrantly in spring. Stroll through the residential backstreets, explore a vast cemetery, and enjoy local flavors at Yanaka Ginza shopping street, packed with traditional Japanese snacks and sweets. Yanaka offers a unique blend of history, tranquility, and traditional Tokyo life, making it a perfect escape from the bustling city and a chance to see the quieter, more p...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour with an English-speaking local expert.
Photo Opportunities throughout
Food, drinks, and personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nippori Station
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.
Return
Yanaka Ginza
Itinerary
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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.
15 minutes
2
Yanaka Cemetery
You will walk into the cemetery and will learn what a Japanese cemetery is like and some customs that locals follow.
15 minutes
3
Ueno Sakuragi Atari
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.
15 minutes
4
The Yanaka's Himalayan Cedar Tree
It is a 100-year-old cyder tree and the symbol in Yanaka.
5
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.
5 minutes
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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.
20 minutes
7
ヘイゴ・ニケ
"Hebimichi" is a back street in the residential area. You will see Japanese daily life up close.
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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)
