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
  • English Speaking Local Tour Guide
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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Carol_h
Aug 19, 2025
Great tour! - Aya our guide was great and helped customise our tour so we got to experience some extra cool things!
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Nick402016
Aug 19, 2025
Old Town Tokyo-Well worth visiting - Had a great tour of Old Town Tokyo with Masaharu N of Tours by Locals-Tokyo's old town areas show history and traditional culture in the neighborhoods of Yanaka and Asakusa,
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Butlerly
Aug 19, 2025
Informative and Scenic - Yoshie was a really great guide. The tour didn't seem like it was 3hrs long, which is saying something because we did a lot of walking. She allowed for breaks, but kept the group moving. If you do this trip in the summer, bring water and a fan. It's hot and humid.
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Climber45698490572
Aug 19, 2025
Very interesting and relaxed tour of another part of Tokyo . - Friendly and very helpful guide, she has shared many interesting details with us. Great cafes, temples and shrines seen.
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Passenger06949896385
Aug 16, 2025
Great walking tour through Yanaka - We had an amazing walking tour with Junko! She was super friendly and we learned a lot about the culture. She told us a lot of nice stories. Recommend!
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Queenedithmccredie
Aug 14, 2025
Outstanding tour from Aya! ❤️ - Wow ! Absolutely blown away with our superb tour today! Thanks again to Aya! She is a great English speaker and very knowledgeable about the area of Tokyo and Japan! Helpful and friendly she lead a fun and interesting tour! It was me and another nice lady on our tour so we were lucky to have a small group.. so today we had beautiful macha tea by a professional brewer and locally made beer in a traditional Japanese bar ! The whole tour was outstanding! Seeing all the old parts of Tokyo! Down the older streets we saw lovely old Japanese buildings and the guide explained everything and answered all our questions! Absolutely loved my tour today! Thank you! I will remember this forever! ♥️
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Dream744253
Aug 10, 2025
Great tour, highly recommend! - Junko was a fabulous guide! She brought our small group to temples, shrines and neighborhoods in parts of Tokyo I wouldn’t have seen on my own. It was the perfect amount of walking and I learned so much, thank you!
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Harlowa764
Aug 10, 2025
Very friendly and educational - Our tour guide Junko was so friendly and informative! We were lost on our way to the initial meeting point and the operators were very responsive and helpful towards us finding the group.
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Richardwg1459uf
Aug 10, 2025
A rainy day in Tokyo - Junko who led the tour was very kind and knowledgeable host. The best part of the tour for me on a short break was it exposed to a very charming part of town away from the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku and Shibuya.
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Yelaine
Aug 9, 2025
Great tour! - Junko was amazing! We had a great time and learned so much about the Japanese culture. We definitely recommend this tour
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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).