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    Private Home Visit Style Tour in Yanaka with Local Experience

    5.0(2 reviews)
    By YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center.Product code 176900P10
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    Duration

    6 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 2 reviews6 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    On this one-day tour, you will explore and immerse yourself in the Yanaka neighborhood with a friendly local guide and Team Yanesen staff for the whole day. The guide will take you to the Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza for foodie tours, where you can try local sweets, drinks, and snacks. As for lunch, we will offer Onigiri riceball making and bento boxes filled with local favorites. Enjoy making shaped kawaii onigiri! In the afternoon, you will try Shodo, Japanese calligraphy, enjoy Matcha or Tokyo Roasted coffee, and take another walk for temple visits and souvenir shopping! It will be an unforgettable experience that will keep you coming back! Shall we cook together? Shall we talk about our town lifestyles? Let us know your lifestyle, too!!

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Japanese Cultural Workshop(origami, Calligraphy)

    Other

    Yanaka Local Tour Guide!

    Food and drink

    Coffee and/or Tea

    Food and drink

    Bento Box with Onigiri Rice balls and local dishes

    Not included

    Other

    gratuity

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes on foot Metro Chiyoda line, Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes on foot Upon your arrival at our coffee shop, "ko_hi_ko_jo," our friendly staff will guide you to your studio. Contact the cafe staff, who will take you to the studio.

    End point

    JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes on foot Metro Chiyoda line, Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes on foot Upon your arrival at our coffee shop, "ko_hi_ko_jo," our friendly staff will guide you to your studio. Contact the cafe staff, who will take you to the studio.

    Pickup details

    Stop by the coffee shop Ko-Hi Ko-Jo/YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center 5 minutes before the start!

    Itinerary

    Standard6 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    45 minutes

    Nezu Shrine, Nezu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward near Ueno Park is one of Japan's oldest shrines, and certainly one of its most attractive. Nezu Shrine is set in lush greenery, with ponds of carp, pathways that are tunnels of small shrine arches, and elegant, beautifully colored, wooden structures that reflect Japanese culture in all its age and beauty.

    2

    Stop 2

    3 hours

    The Yanaka area of Tokyo is a popular spot for foreigners to visit. In this area, you will experience various Japanese cultural experiences programs, such as washoku cooking, origami, and calligraphy, as well as a stroll and visits to shops, temples, shrines, and more! At our studio, you can select what you want to try, such as calligraphy, origami, kimono wearing—and bento lunch making. A local guide takes you to the neighborhood and mingles with locals!

    3

    Stop 3

    45 minutes

    Yanaka remains a residential district where many locals live, and through Yanaka Ginza visitors can observe the ongoing daily activities and trades carried out in the district market. Indeed, the unique Shitamachi character that the area exudes attracts many domestic tourists as well. Stray cats used to live here is now the Yanaka's iconic motif.

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutes

    To the north of the Yanaka Ginza Street, the Yuyake Dandan (literally, ‘sunset staircase’ in Japanese) is a famous spot of the area. If you stand at the top of the steps, you will view a magnificent sunset. You’ll get a glimpse of an older, slower-paced Tokyo through the illuminated arch announcing the entrance to Yanaka Ginza, with the scattering of shops full of locals aglow in the light from the setting sun. Head over an hour or so before sunset to explore the area and make the most of the casual street eats.

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hour

    Spend your day with and like Yanakla locals do. We offer workshops and tours. You can be one of Yanaka locals, mingle with them, and be a part of the friendly neighborhood! Eat, shop, and enjoy yourself like locals! We look forward to having you here!

    Additional Info

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Transportation Wheelchair Accessible

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Health Other

    We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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