Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo
Overview
Leave Tokyo's skyscrapers behind for a taste of daily life in historic Japan on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the Yanaka district. Developed as a temple town during the Edo period, people have long visited Yanaka for worship and sightseeing. Together with a small group of no more than 8 people, follow in their footsteps and admire the area's charming temples and cherry blossom trees.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes
- Photos of Tour Participants
- English Speaking Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for an additional fee)
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
2 Chome-19 Nishinippori
Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Yanaka District
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tennoji Temple
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Yanaka Cemetery
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gallery Okubo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
SCAI The Bathhouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shitamachi Customs Museum & Exhibit Hall
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edokoro Alan West
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nezu Shrine (pass by)
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Tour duration can be extended at a rate of 6,000 yen per group, per hour. During the peak months of March, April, and October, the rate is 8,000 yen per hour. Please be aware that the tour extension depends on the guide's availability and may not always be possible. Any additional charges for extended time will be invoiced online after the tour based on the actual duration of the extension.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-22178P4
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