Private Home Visit Style Tour in Yanaka with Local Experience
Tokyo, Japan
6 hours
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What You Will Do
On this one-day tour, you will explore and immerse yourself in the Yanaka neighborhood with a friendly local guide and Team Yanesen staff for the whole day.
The guide will take you to the Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza for foodie tours, where you can try local sweets, drinks, and snacks.
As for lunch, we will offer Onigiri riceball making and bento boxes filled with local favorites. Enjoy making shaped kawaii onigiri!
In the afternoon, you will try Shodo, Japanese calligraphy, enjoy Matcha or Tokyo Roasted coffee, and take another walk for temple visits and souvenir shopping!
It will be an unforgettable experience that will keep you coming back!
Shall we cook together? Shall we talk about our town lifestyles?
Let us know your lifestyle, too!!
What's Included?
- Japanese Cultural Workshop(origami, Calligraphy)
- Yanaka Local Tour Guide!
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
What's Not Included?
- gratuity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes on foot Metro Chiyoda line, Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes on foot Upon your arrival at our coffee shop, "ko_hi_ko_jo," our friendly staff will guide you to your studio. Contact the cafe staff, who will take you to the studio.
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Nezu Shrine
45 minutes
Nezu Shrine, Nezu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward near Ueno Park is one of Japan's oldest shrines, and certainly one of its most attractive. Nezu Shrine is set in lush greenery, with ponds of carp, pathways that are tunnels of small shrine arches, and elegant, beautifully colored, wooden structures that reflect Japanese culture in all its age and beauty.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Wonderful day in Yanaka with Yanesen Family
2025-02-03
Best Tour in Japan!!
2025-01-20
Best walking tour in Japan!
Wow!! Ate in their home- learned how to make Bento boxes. Learned and practiced Calligraphy.
Got 11000 Steps in walking tour!!
The whole deal - a Must Do!!
Wow!! Ate in their home- learned how to make Bento boxes. Learned and practiced Calligraphy.
Got 11000 Steps in walking tour!!
The whole deal - a Must Do!!
We were greeted warmly at the cafe with some of the best coffee we've had in Tokyo. The tour through the Yanaka neighborhood was interesting and insightful and filled with treats along the way. We saw the historic Yanaka Ginza, Nezu Shrine, historical landmarks, ancient cemeteries, and even had fun hidden shops and restaurants pointed out to us that we never would have seen walking around on our own.
The cooking lesson for lunch was delicious and fun and we learned many new things. Since we were all fairly experienced at cooking, the lesson was tailored to our skills. We had a fun time doing calligraphy for the first time and left with a meaningful souvenir to remember the day.
I loved that it was a day that was planned for us without having to figure out what to do next or how to travel to our next destination. It was the next best thing to having family or friends in Tokyo to show us around. By the end of the tour we really did feel like part of the Team Yanesen family, and I know that if we are ever in Tokyo again we would be welcomed warmly again.