Nostalgic and Old Tokyo Tour
The Secrets of YaNeSen
Explore Old Tokyo’s Neighborhood with a local guide
With this Yanaka Old Tokyo Tour discover a shitamachi (下町) which was originally an area of the Edo period where the common people lived.
Affectionately known as YaNeSen (Yanaka-Nezu-Sendagi), the area was miraculously spared the destruction of the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and the carnage of the bombings in WW2, which explain why it has managed to retain the tranquillity and charm of an old town.
With a Tea Master, you will be able to enjoy a modernized Japanese ceremonial tea service of matcha green tea and Japanese confectionery – and choose antique cup to drink with.
You will definitely encounter retro scenes of Tokyo where visitors can experience the atmosphere of an unspoiled, traditional urban quarter.
This is Japan, away from buildings and shopping malls. Dive in the heart of the Edo era…
Tour Highlights
- Ueno Park, one of Japan’s five oldest public parks
- Private Tea Ceremony (option)
- Yanaka Cemetery, the resting places of many notable Japanese figures
- Tennoji Temple and Bishamonten, the deity of fortune
- Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
- Nezu Shrine, set in lush greenery
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Custom Tour
Depending on what you want to visit (temples, shops, museums, monuments, etc.) or participate in a cultural experience, we will build a personal tour plan just for you, in line with your interests, travel styles, schedule and other requirements, to ensure that your visit will be an unforgettable experience.
Contact us for a tailor-made visit.
Rates (group of up to six (6) guests)
- 1/2 day 4 hours Private Tour: JPY35,000
- + 6 guests, contact us for an estimate
- Inclusions: Local English-speaking tour guide, station pick-up, guide’s transportation & entrance fee.
- Exclusions: Personal costs, transportation, entrance fee.
Please be sure to read our FAQ to see other details and seasonal pricing.
¥32,000
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