Feel the ordinary day of locals in Tokyo's old town Small group tour operated by Magical Trip.
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Yanaka Historical Walking Tour
The Highlight
- Close to Shinjuku, explore Yanaka, an accessible town that will give you the old-town experience, neglected by most tours
- Visit Nezu Shrine through the vibrant red torii gates and learn from a local about traditional Japanese views on religion
- Enjoy painting Japanese beckoning cats called "Maneki neko" in an old-house cafe
- Explore a vast locals-only market that dates back to the 40's and sample the most popular Japanese snacks and dishes, chosen by the locals
The Experience
Feel the Shinto vibe as you cross a vibrant red arch in Nezu Shrine, a portal into another world
After meeting at Nezu station, we'll head for Nezu shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. You may recognize it, as it's a place famous for its tunnel of vermilion torii gates, also seen at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari shrine. While your guide shares cultural and historical tidbits about Japan, we'll take great photos in and around the tunnel. You can learn how to pray at shrines and how to behave at them.
Craft a lucky cat for your travel memory in a cafe of an old folk house
After a nice long walk, we will rest in a cafe with a drink and sweets. This is the first cafe in Japan that provides workshops to craft lucky cat statues that bring luck and happiness. Paint a cat statue with your favorite color and patterns, and make your cat keep your memories from Japan for good.
Sample a variety of local foods as you stroll around Yanaka Ginza and find yourself in a cozy house that serves Soba lunch, a food ingrained in Japanese culture
We'll stroll through a residential area where you can get a sense of real, local lifestyles. You can pop into small places such as antique stores and sweets shops that line the streets. A great meal awaits you at a local restaurant that serves authentic Japanese food. Soak up the authentic lifestyle that contributes to the nostalgic atmosphere!
This tour included:
- Food samplings: Various types of local snacks and sweets
- Lucky cat craft experience: painting experience
- 1 drink at a cafe: You can choose from the menu
- Tour photos: You'll get photos taken during the tour by your guide, which will be sent to you after the tour via email.
- 3.5 hours with an English-speaking local guide
- Dessert: Japanese sweet at a cafe
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Meet with local guide at Nezu Station
- Nezu Shrine
- Hebimichi / Snake Road
- Local Gallery (if open)
- Painting a beckoning cat experience at a Local Cafe
- Yanaka Ginza
- Finish at Yanaka station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- While you'll enjoy some tasty food samples on this tour, a full lunch or dinner isn't included. We suggest having a meal beforehand to make the most of your experience.
- Note: Dietary requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated. Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies to mention.
- Any age is accepted. The tour is free for children under 3.
- Please note that there may be other participants.
- You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drink.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund, or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues. If you have walking problems, we recommend booking a private tour.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.