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 observed by locals.
  • Ueno Sakuragi Atari - Take a break at Ueno…
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour with an English-speaking local expert
  • Photo opportunities throughout
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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Terrim03
Apr 21, 2026
Great tour - Wakana was a super knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed learning all about the shrines and temples and cemeteries and the history of the old quarter. Would highly recommend.
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Brneuberg
Apr 18, 2026
Quieter Tokyo tour - Nice walking tour with shrines, parks, old neighborhoods, street markets etc. Of. The beaten, crowded streets of Tokyo.
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Egess32
Apr 17, 2026
Kiyo was great! Highly recommend - Kiyo was very knowledgeable and friendly. Sharing her knowledge of the area and sharing very interesting tidbits about living in Tokyo. She took us to the most interesting shrines, galleries, and stops
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494rachaelw
Apr 17, 2026
Fantastic - Kiyo did our tour today and was absolutely fantastic. Great English, friendly with a sense of humour. Very informative and interesting. Thank you
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Neil_p
Apr 14, 2026
Kito’s tour around the Old Quarter - Temples, shrines, shogun memorials, tea houses, 100 years old wooden houses. Lots of information without being bogged down in too much detail.
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Jnapps
Apr 14, 2026
Yanaka with Kiyo - Our guide Kiyo was amazing!! Very knowledgeable, funny and charming. She walked us throughout the Yanaka area through quiet residential streets, temples and shopping areas. She knows her Japanese history and shared several fascinating stories. Highly recommend this tour and loved Kiyo - she’s a great tour guide.
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Rlemd
Apr 14, 2026
Tokyo then and now - It’s Tokyo away from the beaten path. It’ll give you a fresh perspective on what life in Tokyo was, and is. Kiyo, our guide was incredibly warm, engaging and wonderful!
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Dianna_l
Apr 11, 2026
Lovely wander through history - A wonderful informative snap shot of the history of the culture. Guide, Reinwas fantastic and very informative
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Christopherco1469cr
Apr 22, 2026
Wonderful walking tour in Tokyo - We had a wonderful walking tour with our guide Rei - the only constructive criticism was the need from Tripadvisor for more precise information regarding our meeting point (we were told to meet at Nippori Station which had numerous entry/exit points - I needed to reach out for the precise location)
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Patersonc2022
Apr 21, 2026
Kanaka old town - Good to see old Tokyo .Enjoyed the walk and thought kiyo was a great guide
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From $45
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).