• Yanaka Cemetery - Founded in 1874, Yanaka Cemetery is a historic site featuring the graves of many notable Japanese cultural and historical figures. The cemetery is serene and verdant, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature right in the city’s heart. The presence of numerous cats in the area adds a comforting touch for visitors.
• Cafe Neko-e-mon - Situated in a beautifully renovated 90-year-old traditional Japanese house, this café invites guests to paint their own “Manekineko” (beckoning cat). Enjoy crafting your unique beckoning cat while sipping tea. The choice of design is entirely yours! If you’re unsure, you can easily get inspired by the many beckoning cats displayed in the store, with guidance available from our helpful staff.
• Hand Puppets Shokichi - This is a rare finger puppet theater in Tokyo. It features 30-minute short comedies that rely on the expressive “movements” of the finger puppets to convey humor and emotions, with minimal dialogue.
• Kikumi Senbei - Lastly, visit a shop renowned for its popular Japanese snack, sembei. Each rice cracker is meticulously baked using traditional methods from carefully selected rice. The store offers a variety of flavors, including soy sauce and sweet rice crackers dusted with white sugar. Additionally, they provide a range of gift crackers and seasonal products, which are popular as souvenirs and gifts.

• Finger Puppet Show
• English-speaking guide
• Manekineko painting experience

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

This exclusive tour provides a cultural journey through Yanaka, a favored walking area for locals in Japan. Known as “Cat Town,” Yanaka is filled with charming alleys, slopes, and temples, where cats can often be seen lounging in the picturesque streets.

Participants will have the opportunity to paint “Manekineko” (beckoning cats), delightful ornaments that have been used as merchant items since the Edo period. Additionally, a finger puppet show will be part of the experience.

Guests can create their own beckoning cat to take home as a lucky charm that continues to bring good fortune long after the tour concludes. The finger puppet performances will take place in a theater dedicated to this art form, offering a wordless, humorous short play.

Ideal for those seeking a unique Japanese cultural experience!

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