Nezu Shrine and Yanaka: Afternoon Downtown Walking Tour





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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
This walking tour takes you to Yanaka, a traditional downtown area where the local people's lives are still alive, and the historic Nezu Shrine with its vermilion torii (shrine gates). As a hometown for many artists, it is also dotted with art museums and art galleries. Let's explore Yanaka, a good old town with small temples and unique shops. This is a tour of shrines and temples this area, one of the best temple towns in Tokyo. The city is home to many artists, as it has one of the best art universities in Japan. We will visit art galleries. We will also visiting a small temple with deep roots in the local community. We will visit a downtown shopping street where you can feel the life of local people. One drink is included. You can enjoy a relaxing break at a café. A certified guide will take you around the area. There are many narrow alleys in the area, but with the professional guide, you will not get lost and will be able to enjoy the hard-to-understand paths.
What's Included
Included
Professional English Guide
Train fare during the tour
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Outside the ticket gate at Nippori Station North Exit. The guide will be waiting with a signboard.
End point
Final stop:Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, a 1-minute walk from Nippori Station
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutes
Stop 1
We will visit the historic Nezu Shrine, founded 1900 years ago, and pass through 250 red Torii gates.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
This is a shopping street where you can feel the history of the old days. Discover quaint shops and vibrant local culture.
Stop 3
10 minutes
Stop 3
A temple with a small statue of the Great Buddha.
Stop 4
10 minutes
Stop 4
A historic yet bright and serene cemetery. Visitors can learn about the customs of the Japanese people.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Snake Path:The small alleys winding like snakes are filled with cafes and shops.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 for bad weather.
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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