The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Tokyo, Kanto

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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. Stroll through the residential backstreets, explore a vast cemetery, and enjoy local flavors at Yanaka Ginza shopping street, packed with traditional Japanese snacks and sweets. Yanaka offers a unique blend of history, tranquility, and traditional Tokyo life, making it a perfect escape from the bustling city and a chance to see the quieter, more picturesque side of Japanese culture.

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1. 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.
2. 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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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.
4. The Yanaka's Himalayan Cedar Tree
It is a 100-year-old cyder tree and the symbol in Yanaka.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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"Hebimichi" is a back street in the residential area. You will see Japanese daily life up close.
8. 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)

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Posted By : Jessica_G
The tour guide filled the tour with lessons of typical Japanese life. Her favorite narrow street and stories about camp and being scared by spirits in graveyards. The tour was exceptional and the the walking was great exercise to work off some of the food. I would definitely recommend this tour. It was really fun and exciting.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 13:21:00

Posted By : Andrew_D
Mei did a great job of bringing out the history of Yanaka. We hit a lot of spots that would have been easy to overlook, and her knowledge of both past and present culture added a lot to the experience. In addition to the sightseeing, we visited some historic shops that would have been easy to miss. Even though it rained heavily, we covered a lot of ground, and I had no trouble following along with what Mei had to tell us.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 19:27:15

Posted By : Betsi_K
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to get off the beaten path in the city of Tokyo. Touring with a local is always special, and this tour was exceptional! Our tour guide knew people in local shops, and everyone greeted her with a smile and warmth which extended to us since we were with her.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 03:24:34

Posted By : A3384APashleyb
I had a great time! Junko was such a great guide and gave us all the history as well as sharing Japanese culture with us! I highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 07:11:23

Posted By : Thomas K
Met gids Junko T een leuke wandeling gehad door een meer traditioneel deel van de stad. Enkele tempels en een shrine bezocht, daarnaast traditionele huizen, een klein museum en een begraafplaats. De gids vertelde veel interessante achtergond informatie en was zichtbaar trots op haar buurt.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 02:06:07

Posted By : 660mengt
Despite the humidity, we had a very enjoyable time strolling around the historical sights. Many thanks to Wakana our guide, who provided a wealth of commentary and answered all our questions with aplomb.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 00:48:04

Posted By : Clark H
Wakana was great and this was an amazing time! The tour was very informative and fun! Definitely recommend this tour as it gets you outside of the big city and into the cut of Tokyo! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 00:26:26

Posted By : M3577GRbrianp
Miyu was a very nice guide and did have good information however the tour content was disappointing. We were expecting a whole area of old style Japanese houses, instead we saw about 5 scattered among modern Japanese homes. We did like the stops at the Buddhist and Shinto temples but a 30 minute stop at a modern cafe is not what we wanted. I would not recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 23:25:05

Posted By : cathrynv2023
Mei was delightful, friendly, relaxed and informative as our guide. A very good walk around this historical and more local area, with interesting insights into history, the people and culture. Handy tips, too, on where to eat and drink in the area.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 23:42:16

Posted By : 164margies
A great introduction to the Old Quarter of Tokyo. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area. She shared hidden gems in the area that I would never have discovered without the tour. A really enjoyable and engaging morning. Thank you.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 06:26:55