Hakone Private Customized Day Tour

Private Home Visit Style Tour in Yanaka with Local Experience

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!!

5.0 / 5 (2 reviews)

Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Experience a quieter side of Tokyo on this cultural walking tour. Begin at Nezu Shrine, one of the city’s oldest shrines, and pass through its striking red torii gates while your guide shares insights into Shinto beliefs and local history. Capture beautiful photos in and around the shrine’s tunnel-like paths. After a relaxing walk, take a break at a café in a traditional old folk house. Enjoy a drink and sweet while joining a unique workshop to paint your own lucky cat statue, a symbol of happiness and good fortune, as a special travel keepsake. The tour continues through peaceful backstreets, stopping by the famous Himalayan cedar tree before strolling Yanaka Ginza, a nostalgic shopping street that reflects the charm of Tokyo’s old neighborhoods.

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Yanaka Old Town Japanese Sweets Food Walk Private Tour

Sick of typical Tokyo spots? Join us in Yanaka for an old Tokyo vibe—traditional houses turned into cafes, Nezu Shrine's iconic red gates, and a local charm escape. Explore with us!! Historical Significance: Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi (collectively known as Yanaka-Ginza or Yanesen) preserve Tokyo's historical essence, with buildings and traditions that have withstood the test of time. Quaint Atmosphere: The area's narrow alleys, traditional houses, and family-run shops provide a glimpse into old Tokyo, evoking a sense of nostalgia and charm. Culinary Delights: Local eateries and street vendors offer a wide array of traditional Japanese cuisine and innovative culinary experiences, making it a paradise for food enthusiasts. Tranquil Environment: Yanesen's serene ambiance and peaceful surroundings create a calm oasis amid the bustling city, providing a relaxing escape for visitors seeking a break from urban hustle and bustle.

Yanaka Japanese Sweets Making and Tea time Homely and Local Style

— A Homestyle Cultural Workshop in Historic Yanaka — Create delicate wagashi (Japanese sweets), learn to brew artisan teas, and feel the warm heart of Tokyo’s Yanaka neighborhood. You will make Wagashi for 45 mins(one wagashi, two for 60 minutes), set the table, and enjoy them with tea tasting, home-style! It is considered a high-class Japanese sweet called Jo-Nama-Gashi(Jo means Upper or high class, and Name means freshly made) and served at tea ceremonies and ceremonial occasions. Nerikiri is most well-known for its beautiful presentation, which might include scenery, flowers, and lucky motifs with a delicate taste. We teach you the basics, and try making your Nerikiri with your imagination! We will serve three essential and popular everyday teas(Sencha, Genmaicha, and Hojicha) for you based on how we serve them at home! Knowing how we enjoy teas at home is a casual but insightful experience. We will show you how to serve the tea, the difference, and the suitable TPO for each tea.

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Yanaka Tokyo Walking Tour, Practice Japanese, Sip and Savor

⚫︎Practice Japanese while walking through Yanaka with a bilingual Japanese guide who is well-versed in Japanese history and culture ⚫︎ Enjoy delicious local food as you discover one of Tokyo's nostalgic neighborhoods.

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Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo

Leave Tokyo's skyscrapers behind for a taste of daily life in historic Japan on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the Yanaka district. Developed as a temple town during the Edo period, people have long visited Yanaka for worship and sightseeing. Together with a small group of no more than 8 people, follow in their footsteps and admire the area's charming temples and cherry blossom trees.

4.9 / 5 (564 reviews)