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Experience old and nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour

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Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese
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1 to 6 people

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Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this 3.5-hour exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 17th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). Your guide will accompany you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture. Why not get away the bustle of a big city and feel the atmosphere of Tokyo from the old days?

Experience old and nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour Highlights

Discover the historic side of Tokyo's Edo Period.
Wander the charming streets of this well-preserved historic district.
Escape the skyscrapers for a taste for daily life in historic Japan.
Visit ancient temples, springtime displays of cherry blossoms and the local 'reien' (cemetery).
Learn about Japan's Edo era, spanning the 16th through 19th centuries.
Great way for a 'mini-retreat' during a visit to Tokyo.
Eat around Yanaka-Ginza- Shoutengai (a shopping street).

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① Tennoji Temple This Buddhist Temple sits on the edge of the Yanaka Cemetery and dates back to 1274 It is located in a pleasant garden behind an old wooden gate. It the grounds is a bronze Buddhist statue that that dates back to 1690 and was referred to by locals as Tennoji Daibutsu. Well worth a stop by.

② Yanaka Cemetery This is an impressive cemetary and worth a look even though cemetaries are not normally for tourists. It covers 100,000 square meters and has over 7,000 graves. It also has history as after the Meji Restoration the government wanted to separate Buddhism and Shinto graves but most places were Buddhist owned so they established a public buriel ground in Yanaka in 1871.

③ Yuka-An (optional) There's a place to experience Japanese Tea ceremony on Tatami mats! It's on 2nd floor of the building of Gallery Okubo. The price of the tea (¥1,000) is not included into our tour cost, but you can actually try the authentic Japanese tea with the help of professional. Closed: Mondays,Tuesdays.

④ Nezu Shrine One of Japan’s oldest shrine and perhaps most striking, set amidst huge trees and flowering azalea shrubs with ponds, pathways and iconic colored charming wooden structures reflecting age old culture and beauty including several small vermillon colored toriis.

⑤ Yanaka Ginza Street One of best shopping streets in Tokyo, with the well-remained old town “Shitamachi” atmosphere. Explore the nostalgic side of Tokyo through Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street!

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Professional guide (English, French, Italian, Chinese).

Local tax.

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Food & drinks (100-500 yen depending on what you want to try)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (please add ¥3,000 yen per group to the tour price for hotel pick up.)



・We will customize the tour plan to best fit our customer’s desires.

・SCAI THE BATHHOUSE is closed on Mondays, Sundays, and national holidays. So, on the closed day, you watch only the exterior appearance.

・Please comply with the tour guide when you want to take some photos around Yanaka-Ginza- Shoutengai because some shops prohibit you from doing it.

・Tour duration can be extended at a rate of ¥3,000 per group, per hour, payable in cash.

・Hotel pickup will incur an additional fee of ¥4,000 per group (for hotels in Tokyo area).

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