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    Tokyo: Yanaka & Nezu Old Town Heritage Walk

    5.0(2 reviews)
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    Duration

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 2 reviews2 hours 30 minutesMobile tickets

    Overview

    This tour is perfect for people who want to enjoy Japanese old town and shrine. You can enjoy the downtown atmosphere of a town that retains traces of old Japan, which you cannot experience in the heart of the city. This walking tour is a quick and easy way to enjoy the recommended sights in a short time. The shopping streets, which were created after the end of the Second World War, still remain today, and will make you feel as if you are going back in time. It is filled with a lot of history and you can see how Japan's history has changed over the years. This tour is also a great way to find your favorite souvenirs. The "Loumon" gate, visible from the main approach to Nezu Shrine, is a designated National Important Cultural Property and will overwhelm you with its colorful decorations and beauty. Have a wonderful time with us!!

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Entrance fee for Asakura museum

    Other

    Tour guide

    Other

    Cost of Omikuji

    Not included

    Other

    Shopping cost at each stores (it depends on the guest and store)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Meet up in front of 7-Eleven. Your guide will be waiting with signboard shows "gotcha" on it.

    End point

    Meet up in front of 7-Eleven. Your guide will be waiting with signboard shows "gotcha" on it.

    Itinerary

    Standard2 hours 30 minutes
    1

    Stop 1

    30 minutes

    The main shrine, built in the early Edo period, is designated as a national important cultural property. The shrine pavilions are dignified, stately, and magnificent. The precincts of the shrine are spacious, and include Otome Inari Shrine with its bright red torii gate and various historical sites related to Mori Ogai. The shrine is also famous for its azalea blossoms and colorful flowers and trees.

    2

    Stop 2

    10 minutes

    The Tsukiji moat is a nationally designated tangible cultural property. Tsukiji-bori is a clay wall. Generally, it is found in temples and residences of high rank. It is a very tasteful scenery, and both the Tsukiji-bori wall and the buildings behind it have a lot of history. Why don't you feel the flow of time in Japan in Tokyo?

    3

    Stop 3

    40 minutes

    The museum is the renovated studio and residence of Fumio Asakura, the first sculptor to be awarded the Order of Cultural Merit. The building is a combination of the atelier portion of a reinforced concrete Western-style building and the residence portion of a wooden sukiya-style building. In the Japanese-style courtyard surrounded by the building, there is a pond in which many carp, including Nishikigoi, swim and seasonal flowers can be enjoyed.

    4

    Stop 4

    10 minutes

    The staircase is popular for its sunset view from the top of the lively shopping street. From here, you can see all the way down the street of Yanaka Ginza, and in the evening, it is known as a place where the sunset can be seen over the shopping street. The view of the shopping street with the setting sun is very picturesque. We will take a commemorative photo here.

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hour

    This shopping district is very well known as a place where one can enjoy old-fashioned streetscapes. This is a shopping district where the new and the old are blended together, and can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages. Visitors can enjoy eating and walking around, sampling fried foods from famous butcher shops and other popular sweets. There are also fashionable general stores. It is not to be missed on a strolling course in this area.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    The museum is a facility where visitors are required to remove their footwear. Please wear socks. Slippers and room shoes are not allowed to prevent falls even if you bring them.

    Other

    No items with casters, large bags, long luggage, food, fresh flowers, pets, etc. are allowed. There are no lockers available, so please leave all luggage except valuables at the reception desk.

    Other

    The rooftop garden may not be accessible due to inclement weather or strong winds.

    Other

    Photography in the museum is limited to certain areas and times.

    Other

    Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not allowed. Please do not walk around with a cell phone, as it is very dangerous.

    Other

    The wooden part of the building is not air-conditioned. Please take your own precautions against the heat in the summer and the cold in the winter.

    Other

    There is a lacquered floor. Please be careful if you are sensitive to it.

    Other

    This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

    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.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

    2 reviews

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