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 - You will see “Yanaka Budda”, which is created in 1690 and listen to the history of the temple. The history tells you interesting aspects of Japanese religion.
  • Yanaka Cemetery - You will walk into the cemetery and will learn what a Japanese cemetery is like and some customs that locals follow.
  • Ueno Sakuragi Atari -…
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.

Customer Ratings
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At4201
Nov 8, 2024
Yanaka tour with Kei - Kei was a wonderful guide and provided a lot of information about the old town but also about regular life in Japan. It takes about 3 hours.
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Rosa_n
Nov 8, 2024
Great walking tour of Yanaka district - Great walking tour of this old and interesting area of Tokyo. The guide was informative with good English and interesting stories. Overall, highly recommend.
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Nicitrivett
Nov 7, 2024
Brilliant and informative - Kiyo was an amazing guide. She was so kind, patient and informative. Answered all our questions and more. Great 3 hrs learning all about life and culture of the Japanese people from a local.
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Jennybr9732ij
Nov 6, 2024
Enjoyable and informative - This was a lovely introduction and quieter side to Tokyo. Enjoyed the lovely neighbourhood of Yanaka. Our guide was well informed and showed a passion for the history of the area.
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Patricia
Nov 5, 2024
Excellent walking tour! - Fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable! The tea house visit was an awesome addition! Would highly recommend. Be sure to bring good walking shoes.
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Tstraveler1
Nov 4, 2024
An immersive old world charm experience - Miyu was a wonderful host and guide! Loved seeing the highlights of old Tokyo with some time to explore. She ensured we had great information about all the sites we were seeing. There were some built in breaks for a little exploration and taking pics. There were also bathroom breaks if needed. Recommend adding meet at North Gate to the meeting point instructions. Thank you for a great experience!
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Maanst
Nov 1, 2024
Great - You can get to know a different side of Tokyo. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We've learned more about japanese culture
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Karen
Oct 30, 2024
Great tour- a definite break from the hustle and bustle of the city! - Miyu was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and thorough , sharing many aspects of Japanese history, culture and spirituality. She was very friendly and open with all in our group, answering all questions and not making us feel rushed, but rather valued. It was a wonderful tour, showing the ancient side of Tokyo as compared to the surrounding metropolis. Miyu is an asset to Viator and I’m so glad I got to meet her and learn so much. Thank you.
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Shirley_r
Nov 2, 2024
It was a pleasant... - It was a pleasant experience - the tour guide was very knowledgable and courteous and we saw a lot of interesting areas.
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Betty
Oct 31, 2024
Don’t risk it! - I read the reviews and was excited to book this tour. We arrived early to the designated meeting place and our guide never showed! (I’ve since read that this has happened to others.). When I contacted them for a refund I was DENIED!!! Don’t take the risk with this company.
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