Yanaka Tour: Explore Tokyo's Hidden Gem

Escape the crowds of the popular Tokyo tourist spots and discover the charm of Yanaka district. Explore traditional wooden houses, visit Nezu Shrine, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tennoji Temple - Discover the “Yanaka Buddha,” crafted in 1690, and delve into the temple’s history, which offers fascinating insights into Japanese religion.
  • Yanaka Cemetery - Explore the cemetery to understand the characteristics of a Japanese cemetery and the customs practiced by locals.
  • Ueno Sakuragi Atari - Take a break at Ueno…
What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide services included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover Tokyo’s hidden gem, Yanaka, and experience its old-world charm. This quaint district boasts traditional wooden houses that survived WWII, now transformed into cozy cafes and bars. Visit the stunning Nezu Shrine with its iconic red torii gates, intricate golden sculptures, and serene Japanese garden, where azaleas bloom vibrantly in spring….

Location
Nippori Station
JR Nippori station North Ticket Gate (Outside the ticket gate next to “NewDays” convenience store) Please do not be late. Our guide cannot make other guests to wait long for the late guests.
Cancellation Policy

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

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H3718yfericf
Mar 29, 2025
Peaceful tour of old Tokyo - A peaceful tour of an older section of Tokyo. The old wooden buildings were beautiful. Aya was a great tour guide and provided a lot of interesting information about the area. Her English is good. It was cool learning about how people pray at the temples.
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70bonniej
Mar 27, 2025
Walking tour - Great tour of the back streets, great local knowledge of the area. Got to see Cherry blossoms, and a better understanding of the Japanese culture, nothing traditional and modern interpretation.
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Brodief2025
Mar 25, 2025
10/10 would do again - It was amazing!! Rei was lovely and so knowledgeable, she was friendly and answered all our questions to the best of her ability. My boyfriend and I were the youngest in the group, I recommend it for anyone and everyone intrested in culture, architecture or the old lifestyle of Tokyo. It's a lovely peaceful walk.
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Suzan_m
Mar 24, 2025
The real Tokyo - We had a fantastic experience on the Old Quarter Walking Tour in Tokyo! Our guide was absolutely wonderful — warm, knowledgeable, and attentive from start to finish. She brought the history and daily rhythms of Old Tokyo to life in such an engaging way, giving us a true glimpse into how people live outside the bustling city center. The tour covered everything promised, and more. While it’s a three-hour walk, the route is flat and very manageable, making it enjoyable and accessible for a wide range of fitness levels. Our guide took great care of us throughout, pacing the tour comfortably and answering all our questions with genuine insight. If you’re looking to see a different, more authentic side of Tokyo, I’d highly recommend this tour. It’s a perfect mix of cultural depth, local charm, and relaxed exploration.
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726scotth
Mar 23, 2025
Excellent tour of a beautiful and quiet area of Tokyo - Our guide, Grey, did an outstanding job providing history of the Yanaka area. Grey is also an American student living and studying in Tokyo, and offered interesting insights in that experience as well as providing more nuance about local living in Japan. Grey was patient and friendly and answered numerous questions from our group. Highly recommended.
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Alex_r
Mar 23, 2025
History in the making! - Great walking tour in a beautiful area. Rei was a wonderful guide! She answered all our questions and the whole thing did take about 3 hours.
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Amy
Mar 22, 2025
Peaceful, enchanting, fun tour! - The tour exceeded my expectations!! Mei was an amazing guide - full of knowledge and passionate! We walked through areas of Tokyo I never would have found on my own. I enjoyed learning about the residential areas, cemeteries, temples and customs. Mei was kind and gracious ensuing we had enough time to take photos and spend time experiencing each spot. I highly recommend this tour either by yourself, with someone else or as a family.
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Brian_z
Mar 21, 2025
Amazing hidden gem of Tokyo - Miyu is an outstanding guide! The walking tour with Miyu was fun & educational. She taught me all about Yanaka, the unique and historic architecture of the neighborhood, the shrines and temples in the area, and the history of this part of Tokyo. Yanaka is a hidden gem; so is Miyu!
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Gretchen_k
Mar 20, 2025
Great Tour off-the-beaten path from Tokyo - Great tour in "old town" Tokyo. It was so great to see an area off the beaten path with no other tourists. We were able to view homes and some great old burial sites. Our guide was amazing and patient with us on a rainy/snowing day and took us to a coffee shop to warm up. I'd highly recommend this tour if you want to get out of the hustle of Tokyo seeing older areas while still being in Tokyo.
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Rachel_b
Mar 20, 2025
See a different side of Tokyo - This part of Tokyo is definitely a change from the high-tech, high-paced more touristy parts of the city. The tour takes you to quieter, but beautiful shrines, Buddhist cemeteries and small businesses.
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