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Try local food and explore the nostalgic streets of Yanesen.
Yanesen stretches out over two wards; Bunkyoku and Taitoku, and is the generic name of the three old shopping streets; Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi, of this area.
In this tour, we will taste the usual Japanese meals such as croquettes, which are very popular among the locals. You will also be able to enjoy Japanese food culture in one area.
Other than the cuisine, you will also be introduced to traditional shops that sells Japanese accessories, a hand puppet show with elaborate and expressive puppets, and a shrine with a tunnel of vibrant red torii gates. Live like the locals for a day in Yanesen!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
JR Nippori Station, North ticket gate
Tokyo Metro ChiyodaLine Sendagi Station
Itinerary
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1
Yuuyake Dandan: It is the stairs between Gotenzaka and Yanaka Ginza. In the evening, you can see a beautiful sunset in the direction of Yanaka Ginza from this staircase.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Evil Stamp Shop Shinimonogurui: This is a shop where you can make name stamps with cute illustrations, featuring a large cat sign. Why not make an original stamp to commemorate your visit to Yanaka, the city of cats?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Yanaka Shippoya: Try a donut stick, resembling the shape and pattern of a cat's tail. Our favourites are the creamy ones!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Kanekichien: You can shop for equipment used in Japanese tea ceremonies in this lovely shop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Niku no Suzuki: Their freshly fried menchi-katsu is beyond delicious!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Waguriya: It is the only store in Japan that specializes in Japanese chestnuts and owns its own farm, and is popular for its sweets that make the most of the natural flavor and taste of Japanese chestnuts.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Echigoya Saketen: Taste Japanese beer and sake, and enjoy drinking the Japanese way; kadouchi.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Hand Puppets Shokichi: Enjoy this fantastically expressive puppet show by professional puppeteers!
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
Snake Road: Behind Yanaka Ginza, there is an alley that curves like a snake. Take a walk along the alleys that used to be small rivers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Nezu Shrine: Visit this shrine, also known as a "power spot", right in the center of Nezu, and walk through its magnificent tower gate and tunnel of red torii gates.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Shitamachi Museum Annex (Old Yoshidaya Sakayaten): Old Yoshidaya Sakayaten, an exhibition hall attached to the Shitamachi Folk Museum, was built in 1910 (Meiji 43) and was an actual liquor shop that operated until 1986 (1986). Visitors can feel as if they have stepped back in time to the Meiji era.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Yanaka Cemetery： Numerous famous people are laid to rest in these graves. There are graves of generals who once ruled Japan, literary giants and others, as well as the graves of ordinary people. Visitors will get a glimpse of Japanese culture.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
- Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
- Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot
- Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
- This includes spots where alcoholic beverages are served. Children are allowed to enter, but must be at least 20 years old to drink alcohol.
- On Thursdays and Fridays, "Evil Stamp Shop Shinimonogurui" is closed, so we will show you an alternative spot.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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