• Tokyo Metropolitan Yanaka Cemetery Management Office - Yanaka Cemetery in Tokyo is renowned as a historic site with a serene ambiance, where notable individuals, including Yoshinobu Tokugawa, the last shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, are interred.

The Tokugawa family governed Japan for over 250 years, significantly influencing the country’s history during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Yoshinobu’s abdication signaled the conclusion of the samurai era and the onset of Japan’s modernization during the Meiji Restoration.

In spring, the stunning cherry blossoms attract both history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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• Ōkubo Art - Experience the art of making Japanese wagashi.
  Japanese wagashi are so exquisite and delicate that they are gaining international attention.
  They draw inspiration from Japan’s four seasons and picturesque landscapes, offering insights into Japanese culture and history.
  Even beginners can easily create wagashi, as detailed instructions are provided.
• 2-chōme-18-9 Yanaka - Visit a long-standing Japanese paper craft store that has been operating since the Edo period. The store specializes in traditional Japanese crafts made from Edo chiyogami paper. Edo chiyogami is a vibrant and beautiful traditional Japanese paper that embodies Japanese culture from the Edo period.
  A wide range of handmade products is available, including origami paper, boxes, folding screens, and more.
  Consider purchasing some as souvenirs.
• 3-chōme-37-16 Sendagi - Visit a store that offers a popular Japanese snack known as sembei.
  Crafted from carefully selected rice, each rice cracker is meticulously baked using traditional techniques. Popular items include soy sauce-flavored rice crackers and sweet rice crackers coated with white sugar, providing a diverse array of flavors and ingredients. The store also features a selection of gift crackers and seasonal products, which are favored as souvenirs and gifts.

• Wagashi Making Fee
• Tour guide
• Matcha and sweets fee

• Shopping cost at each stores (it depends on the guest and store)
• Gratuities

This private tour provides an authentic Japanese handmade experience. First, participants will engage in crafting traditional Japanese sweets. They will create exquisite and intricate wagashi. The designs and hues of the wagashi are inspired by Japan’s four seasons and landscapes, offering a cultural learning opportunity.

Next, the tour includes a visit to a shop where these sweets are crafted by skilled Japanese artisans. This traditional store, cherished by the local community for generations, showcases time-honored techniques. Visitors can purchase these sweets as souvenirs, creating lasting memories.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.