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Tokyo: Yanaka & Nezu Old Town Heritage Walk
Product code 442381P112
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From JPY 8,800
Dates
Aug 2, 2026 to Jul 28, 2027
Start times
1:00 PM
Travelers
Adult ages 6-100
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Tokyo: Yanaka & Nezu Old Town Heritage Walk
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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
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Tokyo: Yanaka & Nezu Old Town Heritage Walk





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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
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!!
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
Entrance fee for Asakura museum
Tour guide
Cost of Omikuji
Not included
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
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
10 minutes
Stop 2
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?
Stop 3
40 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
10 minutes
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
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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