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Experience Old local Tokyo & traditional food in Yanaka Ginza
(25) Reviews
Nishinippori
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
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Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
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Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot
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Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
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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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!
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
Estimated Costs of the Tour: 5050 JPY per Person
Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 700 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
Optional Experience Costs: 4350 JPY per Person
Estimated Costs of the Tour, Yuyake Dandan
Hand Puppets Shokichi
Meeting Points
Departure
Nippori Station
JR Nippori Station, North ticket gate
Return
Sendagi Station
Tokyo Metro ChiyodaLine Sendagi Station
Experience Old local Tokyo & traditional food in Yanaka Ginza
(25) Reviews
Nishinippori
About
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!
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
Estimated Costs of the Tour: 5050 JPY per Person
Breakdown: Transportation: 0 JPY, Admission Fees: 700 JPY, Meal costs: 0 JPY per Person
Optional Experience Costs: 4350 JPY per Person
Estimated Costs of the Tour, Yuyake Dandan
Hand Puppets Shokichi
Meeting Points
Departure
Nippori Station
JR Nippori Station, North ticket gate
Return
Sendagi Station
Tokyo Metro ChiyodaLine Sendagi Station
Itinerary
1
Yuyake Dandan
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
2
Shinimonogurui
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
3
Yanaka Shippoya
Yanaka Shippoya: Try a donut stick, resembling the shape and pattern of a cat's tail. Our favourites are the creamy ones!
5 minutes
4
Kanekichien
Kanekichien: You can shop for equipment used in Japanese tea ceremonies in this lovely shop.
10 minutes
5
Niku no Suzuki
Niku no Suzuki: Their freshly fried menchi-katsu is beyond delicious!
10 minutes
6
Waguriya
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
7
Echigoya Honten
Echigoya Saketen: Taste Japanese beer and sake, and enjoy drinking the Japanese way; kadouchi.
25 minutes
8
Hand Puppets Shokichi
Hand Puppets Shokichi: Enjoy this fantastically expressive puppet show by professional puppeteers!
40 minutes
9
ヘイゴ・ニケ
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
10
Nezu Shrine
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
11
Kayaba Coffee
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
12
Yanaka Cemetery
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.
