Enjoy a 2.5-hour tour of the historic Yanaka area in Tokyo and see true local life and feel nostalgic. Learn a lot about Japanese culture and history, as you walk and talk with a friendly local guide. Savor a traditional Japanese lunch.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Explore the accessible town of Yanaka and live the "old town" experience
- Stroll through a massive locals-only market that dates back to the 1940s
- Visit Nezu Shrine through the vibrant red Torii gates and learn about traditional Japanese views on religion
- Travel with a local guide in small group tour with less than 7 people
- Savor an authentic Japanese lunch and sample the most popular Japanese snacks
- Local English-speaking guide
- Japanese-style lunch
- Food samplings (various types of local snacks and sweets)
- Additional food and drink (available to purchase with cash)
- People with mobility impairments
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
In front of the Doutor Coffee Shop in North/East Side of Nippori Station; the shop is yellow and black. Don't go to Nishi-Nippori Station — that is the wrong station. Go to Nippori Station. Your guide will be holding a red and orange sign with the name of the local partner on it.
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- Cash
Know before you go
- The tour is free for children under 6
- You can cancel the tour with no charge until 24 hours before the tour start time
- Please arrive at the meeting point 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
- Please bring some cash as most old shops don't accept credit cards
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes