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    Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience

    5.0(26 reviews)
    By Undiscovered Tokyo ToursProduct code 488254P1
    We are new on this website . But we have conducted many Yanaka tours with many good reviews from our customers who enjoyed their tours with our local tour guide who lives nearby this neighbourhood .
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    Join this Yanaka tour to get to know Japanese indigenous religion in the old traditional town in TokyoJoin this Yanaka tour and learn about the religions practice in Japan since the ancient timeJoin this Yanaka tour to the local residential area . You will see old houses .Traditional shopping street with local street food and Japanese souvenirsTokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 10Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 11Join this Yanaka tour during springtime to witness the beauty of the Cherry Blossom “sakura” .Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 13Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 14Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 15Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 16Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 17Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 18Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 19Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 20Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 21Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 22Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 23Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 24Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 25Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 26Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 27Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 28Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 29Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 30Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 31Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 32Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 33Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 34Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 35Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 36Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 37Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 38Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 39Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 40Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 41Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience gallery 42Meeting point . When you reach Nippori Station , go to North Gate , then go out to West Exit (for Yanaka)Meeting point

    Duration

    3 hours 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 26 reviews3 hours 30 minutesMobile tickets

    Overview

    We are new on this website.But we have conducted many Yanaka tours, with many good reviews received from our customers who had enjoyed themselves.This walking tour is based on a relaxing pace so you can get a closer look at the real Japanese lifestyle and culture.It is suitable for most people with moderate fitness.You will stroll through Tokyo old local neighborhoods~Yanaka,Nezu and Sendagi.Discover old temples and shrines,buildings from the bygone era from the Meiji Period to the Taishō period and Showa period. •Usually this tour takes around 3 hours 30 minutes.But sometimes the tour may end earlier or later.So everyone can enjoy their experience strolling in this charming neighborhood with flexibility .Small group , you can get a close chat with our experienced tour guide .Experience the quieter part of old town in Tokyo Note : We are a small team of only experienced tour guides. We do not use inexperienced or irregular tour guide even during peak season .

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Experienced tour guide who know well about this neighborhoods-main tour guide for this tour is Sui

    Food and drink

    Spring season only (25 March to 25 April 2026) ~ Free Sakura mochi for everyone ***If Sakura mochi is not available , we may replace it with other surprised seasonal sweets or food stuffs

    Food and drink

    Summer season only (1 June to 11 September 2026) ~ One drink of your choice in an old traditional cafe

    Not included

    No exclusions listed.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Meet at Nippori Station . Please go to North Gate , West Exit (for Yanaka) , once you go out the exit our tour guide will wait for you at the rest area (with baggage storage coin lockers) (Please refer to the last 2 pictures for the meeting place at Nippori Station)

    End point

    Meet at Nippori Station . Please go to North Gate , West Exit (for Yanaka) , once you go out the exit our tour guide will wait for you at the rest area (with baggage storage coin lockers) (Please refer to the last 2 pictures for the meeting place at Nippori Station)

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours 30 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    30 minutes

    Visit this historical shrine with its’ picturesque Torii-lined pathway. Get to know the religions in Japan . Learn how to pray , write your wish and get your fortune telling here .

    2

    Stop 2

    5 minutes

    This is one of the oldest of the numerous temples in Yanaka area with its’ large, bronze, seated image of Buddha . Appreciate the calm moment in this spiritual old temple . Enjoy the beautiful garden view surrounding the temple complex .

    3

    Stop 3

    50 minutes

    See the remains of the buildings from the Meiji Period , Taisho Period to Showa-period . Discover traditional old small shops that are passed down through generations . Chat with your tour guide in this small tour group while you stroll through this old neighborhood . Note : We are a small tour operator that specialize in this neighborhood . We are small but we only use experienced and knowledgeable tour guide even during this tourism boom period in Japan .

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutes

    Take a slow walk in the local residential area with our experienced tour guide who know well about this old neighborhood . You can see local old and new houses and shops and get to know more about the local Japanese lifestyle . See the old folks live their daily lives . You often can spot nursery kids come out for their walk in this neighborhood . Note : We are a small tour operator that specialize in this neighborhood . We are small but we only use experienced and knowledgeable tour guide even during this tourism boom period in Japan .

    5

    Stop 5

    20 minutes

    This is one of the largest and most scenic cemetery in Tokyo . Many important figures are buried there .

    6

    Pass by stop 6

    Pass by this 100 year old Himalayan cedar tree

    7

    Stop 7

    2 minutes

    Known as “sunset staircase” in Japanese. You can see beautiful sunset and Yanaka Ginza street view from this staircase .This is a photo stop spot where you should not miss when you come to Yanaka Ginza

    8

    Pass by stop 8

    Passby this 200 years old bath house which has turned into an art gallery .

    9

    Stop 9

    15 minutesAdmission included

    Explore some wooden houses that are turned into shops .

    10

    Stop 10

    10 minutes

    Your tour will end at Yanaka Ginza , an old shopping street . Your tour guide will introduce you the popular local street foods , Japanese desserts , Japanese souvenirs etc . You will choose what you want to eat or shop by yourself . If you are not interested in shopping or eating here , you can choose to end your tour at Nippori Station . Note : The shops here have different operating days and hours so some shops may be closed during your time of visit . Many shops are closed on Monday .

    Additional Info

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Health Other

    Summer season (1 June to 11 September 2026)~To avoid the danger of heat stroke due to the hot and very humid summer in Tokyo , this tour for summer season will include a stop in a cafe that is transformed from an old traditional building (one drink included) . All the places of visit will be the same (except summer season do not go to Yanaka Ginza) . The summer season tour will end at Nezu Station.

    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

    26 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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