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    YANESEN JPN Sweets & Sake Pairing Old Tokyo walk w/ a local guide

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    Duration

    4 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 1 reviews4 hoursMobile tickets

    Overview

    So there are many tours to the old Tokyo area, with YANESEN being one of them. Yanesen is a combination of the areas known as Yanaka, Sendagi, and Nezu, where there was little destruction during WWII and the Tokyo Earthquake in 1923. We will be providing you with a mix of street views of old Tokyo, temples, and shrines, as Yanesen is home to over 80 shrines after they were relocated here after the Meireki Great Fire of EDO. You will sample the foods and snacks of the days gone by and experience the main entertainment of the Edo people, a form of puppet comedy. The food was also different from what you may see in Tokyo today. You will also be able to flavor some old-style confections paired with Japanese sake, something that gave rise in the Edo period. Religion, construction, history, culture, and cuisine. Not just a stroll in the park, but a real walking tour sampling old Tokyo. Compare with other tours and choose.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Entrance Fees to Temple and Shrines as needed

    Food and drink

    Sake and Confectionaries

    Other

    Certified Guide

    Other

    Puppet Show

    Food and drink

    Street Foods related to Old Tokyo and Edo

    Not included

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Exit Nezu Station and wait in front of the Mizuho Bank ATM Corner

    End point

    We will direct you to three destinations. Nishinippori Station, should you want to use the JR Lines. Sendagi Station or Nezu Station, which are both on the Metro Chiyoda Line

    Itinerary

    Standard4 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    35 minutesAdmission included

    An “hot spot” known to house 5 major divinities and had emerged unscathed for 300 years weathering major earthquakes and fires that devastated EDO and also WWII.

    2

    Stop 2

    10 minutesAdmission included

    A shrine within a shrine catering to those that were present at the Yuraku District

    3

    Stop 3

    5 minutesAdmission included

    You will see a church built in the Taisho Era ; a historical heritage of Taito ward

    4

    Stop 4

    10 minutesAdmission included

    A unique temple in the Nezu Area

    5

    Stop 5

    10 minutesAdmission included

    A renovated rental and cafe center in the heart of Yanaka. Examine how young university students used to live in older apartments during the 50’s and 60’s.

    6

    Stop 6

    25 minutesAdmission included

    The Entrance to the Shopping Alley in the Nippori Sendagi District

    7

    Stop 7

    10 minutesAdmission included

    Another unique temple in Yanaka known for its structure

    8

    Stop 8

    20 minutesAdmission included

    We see an Edo type amusement show using puppets/dolls and get a laugh

    9

    Stop 9

    40 minutes

    We will be visiting a renown Japanese old confectionery store that will pair sake with confectionaries. Learn the roots of Japanese confectioneries and how to pair them with Japanese sake.

    10

    Stop 10

    30 minutes

    We take time to buy and eat Old Tokyo or Edo-style snacks and confectioneries from several locations within the area so as to help you taste and recognize snacks enjoyed by people in Late Edo and Old Tokyo.

    11

    Stop 11

    45 minutes

    Walking between locations of interest

    Additional Info

    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

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Physical Medium

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    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.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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