Tokyo : Yanaka and Nezu-Old Traditional Town Cultural Experience
Description
We are new on this website.But we have conducted many Yanaka tours, with many good reviews received from our customers who had enjoyed themselves.This walking tour is based on a relaxing pace so you can get a closer look at the real Japanese lifestyle and culture.It is suitable for most people with moderate fitness.You will stroll through Tokyo old local neighborhoods~Yanaka,Nezu and Sendagi.Discover old temples and shrines,buildings from the bygone era from the Meiji Period to the Taishō period and Showa period. •Usually this tour takes around 3 hours 30 minutes.But sometimes the tour may end earlier or later.So everyone can enjoy their experience strolling in this charming neighborhood with flexibility .Small group , you can get a close chat with our experienced tour guide .Experience the quieter part of old town in Tokyo Note : We are a small team of only experienced tour guides. We do not use inexperienced or irregular tour guide even during peak season .
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Itinerary
Visit this historical shrine with its’ picturesque Torii-lined pathway. Get to know the religions in Japan . Learn how to pray , write your wish and get your fortune telling here .
This is one of the oldest of the numerous temples in Yanaka area with its’ large, bronze, seated image of Buddha . Appreciate the calm moment in this spiritual old temple . Enjoy the beautiful garden view surrounding the temple complex .
See the remains of the buildings from the Meiji Period , Taisho Period to Showa-period . Discover traditional old small shops that are passed down through generations . Chat with your tour guide in this small tour group while you stroll through this old neighborhood . Note : We are a small tour operator that specialize in this neighborhood . We are small but we only use experienced and knowledgeable tour guide even during this tourism boom period in Japan .
Take a slow walk in the local residential area with our experienced tour guide who know well about this old neighborhood . You can see local old and new houses and shops and get to know more about the local Japanese lifestyle . See the old folks live their daily lives . You often can spot nursery kids come out for their walk in this neighborhood . Note : We are a small tour operator that specialize in this neighborhood . We are small but we only use experienced and knowledgeable tour guide even during this tourism boom period in Japan .
This is one of the largest and most scenic cemetery in Tokyo . Many important figures are buried there .
Pass by this 100 year old Himalayan cedar tree
Known as “sunset staircase” in Japanese. You can see beautiful sunset and Yanaka Ginza street view from this staircase .This is a photo stop spot where you should not miss when you come to Yanaka Ginza
Passby this 200 years old bath house which has turned into an art gallery .
Explore some wooden houses that are turned into shops .
Your tour will end at Yanaka Ginza , an old shopping street . Your tour guide will introduce you the popular local street foods , Japanese desserts , Japanese souvenirs etc . You will choose what you want to eat or shop by yourself . If you are not interested in shopping or eating here , you can choose to end your tour at Nippori Station . Note : The shops here have different operating days and hours so some shops may be closed during your time of visit . Many shops are closed on Monday .
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Summer season (1 June to 11 September 2026)~To avoid the danger of heat stroke due to the hot and very humid summer in Tokyo , this tour for summer season will include a stop in a cafe that is transformed from an old traditional building (one drink included) . All the places of visit will be the same (except summer season do not go to Yanaka Ginza) . The summer season tour will end at Nezu Station.
Reviews(26)
Very personable and knowledgeable. Loved the adventure.
This was an outstanding tour. Our guide was wonderful - so interesting and informative. This is definitely a tour worth taking!
It was the morning after we had landed in Tokyo. My wife and I are on our first visit to Japan and were so glad that we’d signed up for this walking tour! This early experience introduced us to Japan in the best way possible! Sui was a wonderful guide, ever cheerful and helpful. Such a nice person! It was very evident that she loves what she does! She guided us through old established neighborhoods, explained historical facts, gladly clarified questions that our group had, provided some glimpses of local community and the Japanese way of life. We loved all of it! Thank you Sui! We wish you the very best. We’re glad that we met you 🙏
My husband, 12 and 15 year old sons, and I took this tour on our first day in Japan, and all loved it. We saw everything from medieval Edo temples and shrines and centuries old wooden houses to modern mansions and everyday people’s homes; watched craftsmen at their work making and selling rice crackers (delicious!) and candies in 3rd and 4th generation businesses and also hip new bakeries and boutiques springing up in the quaint old alleyways. We learned the proper way to enter and pray in a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple. Sui is so kind and attentive and full of information about everything. This is the only tour we booked in Tokyo, and it was well worth it.
Good day spent with our guide Sui, exploring the local area away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Nice to see a different side of Tokyo and how the old has integrated with the new.
Tour guide was lively and her engkish was amazing. She brought enough enough for everyone herself and even added extras to the tour. 10/10 would do again Paul and Chris thank you.
Very glad we booked the tour. Sui was a great guide with good English and a fun sense of humour. It was interesting to learn about life in Japan from a local’s perspective and to go to less touristy places for a wonderful experience.
Sui was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the tour. I loved that it was away from the crowds — relaxed, authentic, and truly memorable! She shared a lot of inside knowledge, which I really liked. A really great recommendation.
You will see a lot and learn a lot about the Shrines and temples... the guide told very enthusiastically and spoke good English!
The tour took way longer than expected which is a positive note. The tour guide was very helpful and polite. The quiz with the biscuits as a reward was a nice touch.