- 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.
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Ueno Sakuragi Atari - Have a break at Ueno Sakuragi Atari. About 80-year-old wooden houses were renovated into a cafe, a bakery, and a beer hall and became a community space for locals.
You will see the site where the traditional lifestyle has adapted to the modern lifestyle. - The Yanaka’s Himalayan Cedar Tree - It is a 100-year-old cyder tree and the symbol in Yanaka.
- Enju-ji Temple - Not a typical Buddhist god but a god of strong legs is enshrined in this temple. Wishes of people with a foot problem are written on a lot of wooden boards.
- Nezu Shrine - You can see a lot of red Torii gates like Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto and can take a lot of photos at this most beautiful Shinto shrine in Tokyo. Also, you will learn some etiquettes in a shrine.
- Hebimichi - “Hebimichi” is a back street in the residential area. You will see Japanese daily life up close.
- Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street - The local guide will explain about the shopping street and shops to see the normal Japan lifestyle. You can try some local foods and sweets (Food fee is not included in the price)
- Local Tour Guide services included
- Lunch
Are you sick and tired of visiting popular tourist spots in Tokyo?
If it is Yes, why don’t you go and visit Yanaka district with us?
You will experience the good old days of Tokyo. In Yanaka, there are some traditional wooden houses which survived the air laid during WW2. Some of these old houses are renovated into a nice cafe, restaurant, bar and so on. These houses always welcome visitors with their peaceful atmosphere. You will also visit the most beautiful shrine called “Nezu shrine” which has many red Trii gates lined up, gorgeous golden sculptures and a wonderful Japanese garden with a pond. In spring, brilliant azalea flowers are in full bloom. On the way, you will walk on backstreets in the residential area and explore in a huge cemetery and a local shopping street with full of Japanese snacks and sweets l called “Yanaka Ginza shopping street”. You will also glance at Japanese everyday lives.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.