Yanaka Tour: Explore Tokyo's Hidden Gem

Escape the crowds of the popular Tokyo tourist spots and discover the charm of Yanaka district. Explore traditional wooden houses, visit Nezu Shrine, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tennoji Temple - Discover the “Yanaka Buddha,” crafted in 1690, and delve into the temple’s history, which offers fascinating insights into Japanese religion.
  • Yanaka Cemetery - Explore the cemetery to understand the characteristics of a Japanese cemetery and the customs practiced by locals.
  • Ueno Sakuragi Atari - Take a break at Ueno…
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour with an English-speaking local expert
  • Photo opportunities throughout
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks, and personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Discover Tokyo’s hidden gem, Yanaka, and experience its old-world charm. This quaint district boasts traditional wooden houses that survived WWII, now transformed into cozy cafes and bars. Visit the stunning Nezu Shrine with its iconic red torii gates, intricate golden sculptures, and serene Japanese garden, where azaleas bloom vibrantly in spring….

Location
Nippori Station
JR Nippori station North Ticket Gate (Outside the ticket gate next to “NewDays” convenience store) Please do not be late. Our guide cannot make other guests to wait long for the late guests.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sebastian_t
Nov 12, 2025
The tour was really good.... - The tour was really good. Our guide not only showed us the historical city, but also explained us a lot about the old living style, the relationship towards religion and more. I can highly recommend the tour.
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Mattgb2129yk
Nov 11, 2025
Great Yanaka Tour - Junko was an excellent guide for our Yanaka walking tour! She was knowledgeable and friendly, answering any additional questions we had.
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Hoseak936
Nov 10, 2025
Loved kiyo! - Great time with Kiyo! She’s very knowledgeable and was very energetic. We toured Tamiko Ginza area. You will have a great time with her!
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Sidney_l
Nov 9, 2025
It was very enjoyable.... - It was very enjoyable. Aya knew alot of the history and brought laminated photos of different things she was talking about which were really helpful. She was very gracious and took time to answer everyone's questions patiently. She also showed us a wonderful bakery that has been built in one of the old houses.
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G301qcnickv
Nov 8, 2025
Great tour - Kiyo was a great and knowledge guide. Definitely a great tour! I will highly recommend this to anyone else traveling in this area.
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Markmw2119wk
Nov 8, 2025
Great tour! - Amazing tour!!! Kiyo is absolutely super sweet and an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend her tour and worth the time!
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Leslanne
Nov 8, 2025
Calmer cultural Yanaka - Great tour with Kei in a very unique area of Tokyo. Kei was very informative and kind throughout. Great to see a calmer place in Tokyo where locals live. I recommend this tour for anyone who wants a fantastic cultural experience outside of the main part of Tokyo.
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Snowmie970
Nov 7, 2025
Yanaka Tour - pleasant experience :) - Great tour experience with Aya! Very personable friendly and knowledgeable. The Yanaka tour was very pleasant and mellow - interesting part of the city.
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653annalauraf
Nov 6, 2025
Wonderful tour! - Such a wonderful tour! Our guide tour Aya was very knowledgeable, she gave us great insights on Japanese culture and religious traditions. Yanaka is a beautiful part of Tokyo! Totally recommended tour!
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Julianocg7074yb
Nov 6, 2025
Great Walking Tour - Junko was knowledgeable about her own neighborhood of Yanaka. She explained the temples, cemetary and local buildings really well. Despite the rain, I had a great time!
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From $70
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).