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YANESEN JPN Sweets & Sake Pairing Old Tokyo walk w/ a local guide
(1) Reviews
1 Chome
About
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 w...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Nezu Station
Exit Nezu Station and wait in front of the Mizuho Bank ATM Corner
Return
Sendagi Station
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
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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YANESEN JPN Sweets & Sake Pairing Old Tokyo walk w/ a local guide
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About
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 w...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Nezu Station
Exit Nezu Station and wait in front of the Mizuho Bank ATM Corner
Return
Sendagi Station
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
Itinerary
1
Nezu Shrine
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.
35 minutes
2
Otome Inari Shrine
A shrine within a shrine catering to those that were present at the Yuraku District
10 minutes
3
Nezu Church
You will see a church built in the Taisho Era ; a historical heritage of Taito ward
5 minutes
4
Zensho-ji Temple
A unique temple in the Nezu Area
10 minutes
5
Hagiso
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.
10 minutes
6
Yuyake Dandan
The Entrance to the Shopping Alley in the Nippori Sendagi District
25 minutes
7
Daien-ji Temple
Another unique temple in Yanaka known for its structure
10 minutes
8
Hand Puppets Shokichi
We see an Edo type amusement show using puppets/dolls and get a laugh
20 minutes
9
Nezu
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.
40 minutes
10
Sendagi
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.
