What You Will Do
Our tour will take you through the charming area of Yanaka, filled with nostalgia and rustic charm. Our tour will offer you a sightseeing opportunity different from the “big city” feel of other parts of Tokyo.
Yanaka was one of the few areas that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and Fire of 1923 and was spared the Allied fire bombings during WWII. An afternoon stroll down the tiny side streets that dissect the area south of Nippori Station will highlight the diversity of craft still being produced in the area: textiles, ink prints, wood carvings, traditional cuisines, stationery, pottery, jewelry, and much more.
You will have the chance to try local street snacks, stop by shops that are over 100 years old, see local shrines and temples and enjoy a regional and seasonal lunch, before ending with a traditional tea ceremony with Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). By the end of this lovely tour, you will have tried a lot of different Japanese dishes and drinks that locals LOVE!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet up point:
The front of Coffee Room Renoir Nippori (next to 7/11)
喫茶室ルノアール 日暮里谷中店
Address:
Tokyo Taito-ku Yanaka 7-20-6
〒110-0001 東京都台東区谷中7丁目20−6 谷中ホームズ
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Coffee Room Renoir Nippori Yanaka
5 minutes
Meet your guide here! And then start a 3-hour food tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka (Yanesen) District.
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Yūyake Dandan
Yūyake Dandan
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Yanaka Ginza
15 minutes
Visit small shops with history and try local specialties.
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Yanaka Cemetery
Yanaka Cemetery Park
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Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park
Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park
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Yanaka
3 hours
A 3-hour food tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka (Yanesen) District: Get insights into local life and Japanese culture from a local English speaking guide, enjoy a regional lunch using the best seasonal ingredients and finish up with a traditional tea ceremony & Wagashi.
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