Private Home Visit Style Tour in Yanaka with Local Experience





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Duration
6 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
On this one-day tour, you will explore and immerse yourself in the Yanaka neighborhood with a friendly local guide and Team Yanesen staff for the whole day. The guide will take you to the Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza for foodie tours, where you can try local sweets, drinks, and snacks. As for lunch, we will offer Onigiri riceball making and bento boxes filled with local favorites. Enjoy making shaped kawaii onigiri! In the afternoon, you will try Shodo, Japanese calligraphy, enjoy Matcha or Tokyo Roasted coffee, and take another walk for temple visits and souvenir shopping! It will be an unforgettable experience that will keep you coming back! Shall we cook together? Shall we talk about our town lifestyles? Let us know your lifestyle, too!!
What's Included
Included
Japanese Cultural Workshop(origami, Calligraphy)
Yanaka Local Tour Guide!
Coffee and/or Tea
Bento Box with Onigiri Rice balls and local dishes
Not included
gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes on foot Metro Chiyoda line, Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes on foot Upon your arrival at our coffee shop, "ko_hi_ko_jo," our friendly staff will guide you to your studio. Contact the cafe staff, who will take you to the studio.
End point
JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes on foot Metro Chiyoda line, Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes on foot Upon your arrival at our coffee shop, "ko_hi_ko_jo," our friendly staff will guide you to your studio. Contact the cafe staff, who will take you to the studio.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
45 minutes
Stop 1
Nezu Shrine, Nezu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward near Ueno Park is one of Japan's oldest shrines, and certainly one of its most attractive. Nezu Shrine is set in lush greenery, with ponds of carp, pathways that are tunnels of small shrine arches, and elegant, beautifully colored, wooden structures that reflect Japanese culture in all its age and beauty.
Stop 2
3 hours
Stop 2
The Yanaka area of Tokyo is a popular spot for foreigners to visit. In this area, you will experience various Japanese cultural experiences programs, such as washoku cooking, origami, and calligraphy, as well as a stroll and visits to shops, temples, shrines, and more! At our studio, you can select what you want to try, such as calligraphy, origami, kimono wearing—and bento lunch making. A local guide takes you to the neighborhood and mingles with locals!
Stop 3
45 minutes
Stop 3
Yanaka remains a residential district where many locals live, and through Yanaka Ginza visitors can observe the ongoing daily activities and trades carried out in the district market. Indeed, the unique Shitamachi character that the area exudes attracts many domestic tourists as well. Stray cats used to live here is now the Yanaka's iconic motif.
Stop 4
30 minutes
Stop 4
To the north of the Yanaka Ginza Street, the Yuyake Dandan (literally, ‘sunset staircase’ in Japanese) is a famous spot of the area. If you stand at the top of the steps, you will view a magnificent sunset. You’ll get a glimpse of an older, slower-paced Tokyo through the illuminated arch announcing the entrance to Yanaka Ginza, with the scattering of shops full of locals aglow in the light from the setting sun. Head over an hour or so before sunset to explore the area and make the most of the casual street eats.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
Spend your day with and like Yanakla locals do. We offer workshops and tours. You can be one of Yanaka locals, mingle with them, and be a part of the friendly neighborhood! Eat, shop, and enjoy yourself like locals! We look forward to having you here!
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Health Other
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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