Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Overview
So there are many tours to the old Tokyo area, with YANESEN being one of them. Yanesen is a combination of the areas known as Yanaka, Sendagi, and Nezu, where there was little destruction during WWII and the Tokyo Earthquake in 1923. We will be providing you with a mix of street views of old Tokyo, temples, and shrines, as Yanesen is home to over 80 shrines after they were relocated here after the Meireki Great Fire of EDO. You will sample the foods and snacks of the days gone by and experience the main entertainment of the Edo people, a form of puppet comedy. The food was also different from what you may see in Tokyo today. You will also be able to flavor some old-style confections paired with Japanese sake, something that gave rise in the Edo period. Religion, construction, history, culture, and cuisine. Not just a stroll in the park, but a real walking tour sampling old Tokyo. Compare with other tours and choose.
What's included
Entrance Fees to Temple and Shrines as needed
Sake and Confectionaries
Certified Guide
Puppet Show
Street Foods related to Old Tokyo and Edo
Gratuities
What to expect
Nezu Shrine
35m · Admission ticket included
An “hot spot” known to house 5 major divinities and had emerged unscathed for 300 years weathering major earthquakes and fires that devastated EDO and also WWII.
Otome Inari Shrine
10m · Admission ticket included
A shrine within a shrine catering to those that were present at the Yuraku District
Nezu Church
5m · Admission ticket included
You will see a church built in the Taisho Era ; a historical heritage of Taito ward
Zensho-ji Temple
10m · Admission ticket included
A unique temple in the Nezu Area
10m · Admission ticket included
A renovated rental and cafe center in the heart of Yanaka. Examine how young university students used to live in older apartments during the 50’s and 60’s.
Yuyake Dandan
25m · Admission ticket included
The Entrance to the Shopping Alley in the Nippori Sendagi District
Daien-ji Temple
10m · Admission ticket included
Another unique temple in Yanaka known for its structure
Hand Puppets Shokichi
20m · Admission ticket included
We see an Edo type amusement show using puppets/dolls and get a laugh
Nezu
40m
We will be visiting a renown Japanese old confectionery store that will pair sake with confectionaries. Learn the roots of Japanese confectioneries and how to pair them with Japanese sake.
Sendagi
30m
We take time to buy and eat Old Tokyo or Edo-style snacks and confectioneries from several locations within the area so as to help you taste and recognize snacks enjoyed by people in Late Edo and Old Tokyo.
Yanaka
45m
Walking between locations of interest
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Exit Nezu Station and wait in front of the Mizuho Bank ATM Corner
End point
We will direct you to three destinations. Nishinippori Station, should you want to use the JR Lines. Sendagi Station or Nezu Station, which are both on the Metro Chiyoda Line
Additional information
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
