Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town

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Enjoy a walking tour of the historic Yanaka area in Tokyo. Sample local snacks and sweets and learn about Japanese culture and history as you explore with a knowledgable local guide.

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Highlights

  • Explore the accessible town of Yanaka and live the 'old town' experience
  • Stroll through a massive locals-only market that dates back to the 1940s
  • Visit Nezu Shrine through the vibrant red Torii gates and learn about traditional Japanese views on religion
  • Travel with a local guide in small group tour with less than 7 people
  • Enjoy painting Japanese beckoning cats called Maneki neko in old house cafe

Description

There are so many different aspects of Tokyo. Populated, modern downtown areas like Shinjuku or Shibuya are becoming major symbols of Tokyo and big destinations for travelers. While those districts have much to offer, there are some historical, culturally-rich districts right in the center of this vibrant city. There is a place where you can become a part of the deep, local lifestyle and soak up Tokyo's old neighborhood: the Yanaka District. Yanaka is one of Tokyo's most charming and traditional districts. The neighborhood survived the attacks of WWⅡ and endured all of the big earthquakes of Tokyo. Because of its resilience, Yanaka remains intact as it was decades ago, bringing an air of nostalgia and rustic charm. Throughout the walking tour, you can see the ongoing daily activities carried out in the market, and enjoy local snacks and street foods in the backstreets. To begin, we'll head to Nezu shrine, the oldest in Tokyo, to take amazing photos of the torii gates and gain some insight into Japan's traditional religion, Shintonism. Afterwards, we'll pass through residential areas where many locals live. There are plenty of charming local shops and stalls to explore along the way! We'll stop by one local cafe for an hour break to craft a lucky cat statue (painting experience). To round out the journey, we'll partake in delicious food sampling in Yanaka Ginza, a shopping street which best represents the flavors of Old Tokyo. There, you'll find shops selling selling delectable food and snacks. We can enjoy trying local deli foods. One charactaristic of this walking tour is that getting to know actually japanese lives by hearing real voices from a local guide! I would recommend this tour to any travelers who are interested in seeing the different side of Tokyo and witness the deep local lifestyle. Let's window into the whole different side of Tokyo with us!

Includes

Walking tour Local guide 1 drink and sweet treat at a cafe Lucky cat craft experience (painting) Local snacks and sweets food samples Tour photos

Important Information

  • The tour is free for children under 6
  • You can cancel the tour with no charge until 24 hours before the tour start time
  • Please arrive at the meeting point on time; you will not be able to join the tour, get a refund, or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group
  • Please bring some cash as most old shops don't accept credit cards
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller. Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour. Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
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