Taking a break at a folk house cafe(UenoSakuragiAtari )

The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour

Small Group
Digital
180 minutes
English

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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The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour

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What's included in The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour

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Itinerary

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.

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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Local Tour Guide Fee
  • Food, drinks, transportation expenses, and hotel pickup and drop-off is not included.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • 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.

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Meeting point is; JR Nippori station North Ticket Gate (Outside the ticket gate next to “NewDays” convenience store)

Operator

Localized Walking & Food Tours