Overview
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!
- ✓Coffee and/or Tea
- ✓Bento Box with Onigiri Rice balls and local dishes
- ✕gratuity
What you'll do
- 1
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.
⏱ 45 min - 2
The Yanaka area of Tokyo is a popular spot for foreigners to visit. In this area, you will experience various Japanese cultural experiences programs, such as washoku cooking, origami, and calligraphy, as well as a stroll and visits to shops, temples, shrines, and more! At our studio, you can select what you want to try, such as calligraphy, origami, kimono wearing—and bento lunch making. A local guide takes you to the neighborhood and mingles with locals!
⏱ 3 hours - 3
Yanaka remains a residential district where many locals live, and through Yanaka Ginza visitors can observe the ongoing daily activities and trades carried out in the district market. Indeed, the unique Shitamachi character that the area exudes attracts many domestic tourists as well. Stray cats used to live here is now the Yanaka's iconic motif.
⏱ 45 min - 4
To the north of the Yanaka Ginza Street, the Yuyake Dandan (literally, ‘sunset staircase’ in Japanese) is a famous spot of the area. If you stand at the top of the steps, you will view a magnificent sunset. You’ll get a glimpse of an older, slower-paced Tokyo through the illuminated arch announcing the entrance to Yanaka Ginza, with the scattering of shops full of locals aglow in the light from the setting sun. Head over an hour or so before sunset to explore the area and make the most of the casual street eats.
⏱ 30 min
Availability & pricing
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Good to know
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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