YANESEN JPN Sweets & Sake Pairing Old Tokyo walk w/ a local guide
Description
So there are many tours to the old Tokyo area, with YANESEN being one of them. Yanesen is a combination of the areas known as Yanaka, Sendagi, and Nezu, where there was little destruction during WWII and the Tokyo Earthquake in 1923. We will be providing you with a mix of street views of old Tokyo, temples, and shrines, as Yanesen is home to over 80 shrines after they were relocated here after the Meireki Great Fire of EDO. You will sample the foods and snacks of the days gone by and experience the main entertainment of the Edo people, a form of puppet comedy. The food was also different from what you may see in Tokyo today. You will also be able to flavor some old-style confections paired with Japanese sake, something that gave rise in the Edo period. Religion, construction, history, culture, and cuisine. Not just a stroll in the park, but a real walking tour sampling old Tokyo. Compare with other tours and choose.
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Itinerary
An “hot spot” known to house 5 major divinities and had emerged unscathed for 300 years weathering major earthquakes and fires that devastated EDO and also WWII.
A shrine within a shrine catering to those that were present at the Yuraku District
You will see a church built in the Taisho Era ; a historical heritage of Taito ward
A unique temple in the Nezu Area
A renovated rental and cafe center in the heart of Yanaka. Examine how young university students used to live in older apartments during the 50’s and 60’s.
The Entrance to the Shopping Alley in the Nippori Sendagi District
Another unique temple in Yanaka known for its structure
We see an Edo type amusement show using puppets/dolls and get a laugh
We will be visiting a renown Japanese old confectionery store that will pair sake with confectionaries. Learn the roots of Japanese confectioneries and how to pair them with Japanese sake.
We take time to buy and eat Old Tokyo or Edo-style snacks and confectioneries from several locations within the area so as to help you taste and recognize snacks enjoyed by people in Late Edo and Old Tokyo.
Walking between locations of interest
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
Amazing tour with Ramesh and Yuko ( I’m sure I misspelled your names, I truly apologize for that). It was our second time in Tokyo, so we decided to see some old districts. Both guides were very informative, attentive and created warm atmosphere while strolling through small nostalgic Tokyo streets…Our final destination was tiny confectionery shop run by very gifted lady Sachiko. We could say “ forget all you knew about traditional sweet bean sweets and try her delights”. She is experimenting with uncommon ingredients to create one of kind desserts and pair them with different types of sake. We really enjoy how she described the philosophy behind all pairings. Thank you again to all of you to help us to make magical discoveries in Tokyo this time
