Yanaka Historical City Exploration Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town
- Immerse yourself in the Shinto ambiance as you pass through a vibrant red arch at Nezu Shrine, a gateway to another world
- Craft a lucky cat to commemorate your travel memories at a café housed within an old folk house
- Take a leisurely stroll along Yanaka Ginza, a nostalgic shopping street that boasts about 60 shops, creating a total stretch of 170 m in length
What to expect
During this tour, you will head to Nezu Shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. While your guide shares Japanese cultural and historical tidbits, you can capture great photos in and around the tunnel of vermilion torii gates. After a leisurely walk, relax in a cafe with a refreshing drink and a sweet treat. It is the first cafe in Japan that offers workshops to craft lucky cat statues that are believed to bring luck and happiness. You'll have the opportunity to paint your statue with your favorite colors and patterns, creating a lasting memory of Japan. Following your visit to the famous Himalayan Cedar tree, your next destination is Yanaka Ginza, a local shopping street that embodies the essence of Tokyo's historic neighborhoods
Reviews
Although I wasn't completely satisfied with the itinerary, the guide was informative.
very good tour and an excellent guide. He was able to explain many things and took us to some unique and hidden gems.
This was such a wonderful and unique walking tour to a part of Tokyo that I don't know I would have known about otherwisse. Hana, our guide, was so knowledgeable, kind, full of energy, and generous with her time and tips. Getting a local's perspective on the culture, city, spiritual traditions, and that the old town of Yanaka was priceless. I also loved the lucky cat painting piece of the tour - a great way to flex the creative muscles and take home a unique souvenir.
Our guide Ryo-san is this sweet guy and we learned so much from him. It is a laidback tour. We were not able to do the cat painting thing because the store was closed during our tour which was unfortunate but we went instead to a very cool coffee place. Make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.
was a wonderful day and very insightful into the Yanaka Town and its surroundings. highly recommend for all ages.
we had a wonderful afternoon with our guide Kanako, only too pleased to answer questions and assist us in any way. Lots of fun
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