Private Home Visit Style Tour in Yanaka with Local Experience

Duration6h

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LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this one-day tour, you will explore and immerse yourself in the Yanaka neighborhood with a friendly local guide and Team Yanesen staff for the whole day.
The guide will take you to the Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza for foodie tours, where you can try local sweets, drinks, and snacks.
As for lunch, we will offer Onigiri riceball making and bento boxes filled with local favorites. Enjoy making shaped kawaii onigiri!
In the afternoon, you will try Shodo, Japanese calligraphy, enjoy Matcha or Tokyo Roasted coffee, and take another walk for temple visits and souvenir shopping!

It will be an unforgettable experience that will keep you coming back!
Shall we cook together? Shall we talk about our town lifestyles?
Let us know your lifestyle, too!!

What's included

Japanese Cultural Workshop(origami, Calligraphy)
Yanaka Local Tour Guide!
Coffee and/or Tea
Bento Box with Onigiri Rice balls and local dishes

gratuity

What to expect

Nezu Shrine
45m

Nezu Shrine, Nezu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward near Ueno Park is one of Japan's oldest shrines, and certainly one of its most attractive. Nezu Shrine is set in lush greenery, with ponds of carp, pathways that are tunnels of small shrine arches, and elegant, beautifully colored, wooden structures that reflect Japanese culture in all its age and beauty.
Yanaka District
3h

The Yanaka area of Tokyo is a popular spot for foreigners to visit.
In this area, you will experience various Japanese cultural experiences programs, such as washoku cooking, origami, and calligraphy, as well as a stroll and visits to shops, temples, shrines, and more!
At our studio, you can select what you want to try, such as calligraphy, origami, kimono wearing—and bento lunch making.
A local guide takes you to the neighborhood and mingles with locals!
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
45m

Yanaka remains a residential district where many locals live, and through Yanaka Ginza visitors can observe the ongoing daily activities and trades carried out in the district market. Indeed, the unique Shitamachi character that the area exudes attracts many domestic tourists as well. Stray cats used to live here is now the Yanaka's iconic motif.
Yuyake Dandan
30m

To the north of the Yanaka Ginza Street, the Yuyake Dandan (literally, ‘sunset staircase’ in Japanese) is a famous spot of the area. If you stand at the top of the steps, you will view a magnificent sunset. You’ll get a glimpse of an older, slower-paced Tokyo through the illuminated arch announcing the entrance to Yanaka Ginza, with the scattering of shops full of locals aglow in the light from the setting sun. Head over an hour or so before sunset to explore the area and make the most of the casual street eats.
Yanaka
1h

Spend your day with and like Yanakla locals do. We offer workshops and tours. You can be one of Yanaka locals, mingle with them, and be a part of the friendly neighborhood!
Eat, shop, and enjoy yourself like locals!
We look forward to having you here!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes on foot
Metro Chiyoda line, Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes on foot
Upon your arrival at our coffee shop, "ko_hi_ko_jo," our friendly staff will guide you to your studio. Contact the cafe staff, who will take you to the studio.

End point

JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes on foot
Metro Chiyoda line, Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes on foot
Upon your arrival at our coffee shop, "ko_hi_ko_jo," our friendly staff will guide you to your studio. Contact the cafe staff, who will take you to the studio.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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