Yanaka Tours and Tickets

Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms, and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A guide accompanies you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.

Stray from the beaten path and explore the backstreets of Tokyo’s Yanaka neighborhood on a 1.5-hour tour, ideal for travelers looking to escape Tokyo’s crowds. In a small group limited to 10 people, you’ll see buildings that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake; stroll through a Japanese cemetery; and experience a matcha tea tasting session. Snacks and refreshments are not included.

Explore the Yanaka Ginza area of Tokyo on a walking tour led by an engaging local guide. See places in this old town part of Tokyo that most visitors miss, and get a feel for daily life in the quieter districts of Tokyo. Sample some Japanese street food, learn about Japanese culture, and discover the district's traditions with the benefit of this small-group tour.

This is a great choice for first-time visitors to Yanaka. Enjoy a comprehensive tour that covers great shopping spots, temples, nature, and food too. Exploring the city with a guide means you don’t have to worry about navigating, and can concentrate on the amazing sights around you. Explore Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, enjoy tasty ramen, see historic temples, and go to lots of local food spots to try gyoza, sweet pancakes, coffee, beer, and much more.

Avoid the stress of getting lost at Japanese subway stations by exploring the city on bike instead. This action-packed tour travels on quiet backstreets and cycle lanes, so you won’t have to worry about busy traffic. Tick off many top Tokyo sights in a day and pedal past Ueno Park, Nezu Shrine, Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, Kappabashi kitchenware district, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree.

Walk Downtown Tokyo like a local!! It's fun to go back streets with a local expert. You can get a good perspective for local food, traditional crafts, temples and Japanese life. Highlight is the great night view of Temple gate and Tokyo Sky tree.

Tired of tourist crowds and busy areas? Discover local food and history at a quaint market area, Yanaka. Relax and enjoy a course of authentic Japanese food with a great atmosphere. - 5+ tastings, bites & sips enough for a full-size lunch at traditional eateries to experience the Japanese food culture. - The great quaint atmosphere at Yanaka neighborhood to learn its rich culture and history, different from other parts of Tokyo. You will also see temples in the area. - Unique shopping opportunities at locally owned vendors to feel Shitamachi (Japanese small downtown) experiences.

Discover Tokyo accompanied by an experienced, private guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese capital. Navigate the city's complex, yet efficient, subway system with your guide as you visit famous sites including the outer Tsukiji fish market, the traditional town of Asakusa, the Meiji Shrine. Stroll down Takeshita Street in Harajuku — home to Japan's youth and pop culture, and indulge in lunch on route (depending on option selected). This private tour can also be customized to suit your interests.

You’ll spend time with one of our hosts, uncovering Tokyo’s marvels as you explore the neon-lit city together. Every neighborhood in Tokyo has its own distinct flavor, so maybe try zoom in on one of these microcosms and absorb its unique sights and sounds. Maybe you’d like to discover the highlights of the neighborhood you’re staying in, or simply stroll through the lantern-lined lanes of Tokyo’s older districts. Action-lovers might be keen to catch a sumo match or alternatively, get sky high and enjoy sushi with a view. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You'll also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Shintoism is an ancient religion that originates in Japan. On this tour, you’ll gain a better understanding of Japanese culture, and religious beliefs by exploring the city with a Shintoism expert. By traveling with a guide, you won’t have to worry about navigating, and you’ll learn things that you wouldn’t find out otherwise. It’s ideal for travelers with limited time as you’ll see three shrines on one tour. As you explore the shrines, you’ll learn how to purify yourself, pray for good fortune, and attract success.

In the YANESEN calligraphy classroom deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. The everyday use of brushes has almost disappeared. We hope you will calm your mind by experiencing this ancient Japanese tradition

Yanesen is considered as the Old Tokyo Neighborhood, or "shitamachi", which translates to low city. A popular activity here includes walking along wooden houses and silent temples while smelling fresh brewed coffee and spotting cats. The tour begins with a visit to the Nezu Shrine, one of the most beautiful shrine in Tokyo due to its slope of red torii gates. We continue the walking tour exploring paved alleys of old houses, temples and precious small traditional gardens. Later on, dive into the life of the locals with visits to small shops for second-hand kimono, traditional crafts, and local products. Lastly we move onto the peace and tranquillity of Yanaka Cemetery; this is the largest cemetery in Tokyo and is also surrounded by greenery that gets filled with beautiful cherry trees in spring. Enrich this tour by adding a traditional experience that is customized according to your preferences: food, drink or souvenir.

If you want to cover more ground than you would on a typical walking tour, a guided cycle tour is ideal. Venture off the main roads of central Tokyo without the risk of getting lost when you go with a guide. Over four hours you’ll cycle to some hidden highlights that many travelers miss. Get some exercise while seeing the sights and learning more about the Japanese capital.

Understanding Tokyo can seem like an impossible wish for foreign travelers. Take the mystery out of your visit on this guided tour with a local. Before your tour, your guide contacts you to get a feel for what interests you. On your customized tour, they take you to see the city's must-see sites, as well as underexplored local neighborhoods and hidden gems. Along the way, they share insights into local life giving you a better sense of Tokyo culture.

Entrance into tearoom（5min） Entrance “Nijiri-guchi”The reason for the small entrance is to make all guests seem equal in status, thus creating a self-awareness of one’s own humility. Explanation of Zen words and Sado instruments (10min) With the help of our volunteer interpreters, foreign guests will be able to understand what Japanese people regard as beautiful and important in everyday life as well certain aesthetic values through the wonderful world of tea ceremony. Tasting tea-Macha (15min) Tasting tea the Sado Teacher(teishu) serves. Before drinking, lift the plate up like this. This shows appreciation. Making tea by yourselves (30min) After you have finished drinking, you can try making tea by yourselves with the help of teacher.

Skip the tourist traps and run-of-the-mill group tours. This private tour of Yanesen lets you live like a local by meeting residents and trying street food, such as croquets, rice balls, and "kakigori," shaved ice with fruity syrup. Have a drink in an "izakaya," a Japanese pub, and browse traditional shops and visit a shrine with a tunnel of vibrant red torii gates.

Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour inside Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji, as well as other local areas, on this food and cultural shopping themed trip accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start the day, then take you to visit famous sites such as Toyosu and the outer Tsukiji fish market; Asakusa shopping street, filled with authentic Tokyo street food; and Ueno's Ameyoko and Kappabashi, Japan's kitchenware wonderland. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Indulge your inner foodie on this half-day guided excursion in Tokyo’s historic Yanaka district. Escape Tokyo’s big city bustle and explore this charming old section that’s survived fires, earthquakes, and the bombings of World War II. Sample delicious street food—it’s included in the tour price—and enjoy a Teishoku lunch featuring specialties from Kyushu Island.

Enjoy a comprehensive completely private chauffeur driven, guided tour around Tokyo tailored around your schedule, picked up from the comfort of your hotel. You can choose from one of our set itineraries or follow your own customised itinerary. You can pack as many amazing sights into your day as possible such as Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street to the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Take a walk through the beautiful Imperial gardens, enjoy the magnificent views from Tokyo Tower or Skytree and Shibuya crossing areas. Please note, sights such as the Towers would not be guided. We also offer other day packages to the Fuji area, Lake Kawaguchi, Hakone and Lake Ashi.

Welcome to bring a baby STROLLER. This is a private walking tour. You can make your own itinerary including meeting points and time as you wish. There are several highlights in Tokyo. You can pick 3 or 4 sites to visit in the tour. During the tour, you can learn about Japanese culture, lifestyle and history. We can visit a local Japanese restaurant for lunch together upon your request and enjoy Japanese local food! This is a walking tour and we use metro(subway) for the transportation. You buy Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket (600 yen/ person). Using this ticket, we can visit anywhere in Tokyo as much as possible. If you would like to visit the place where Tokyo metro does not reach, you may need to purchase other tickets. If you would like to use taxi, it is possible but it will be on your account.

Welcome to bring a baby STROLLER. This is a private walking tour. You can make your own itinerary including meeting points and time as you wish. There are several highlights in Tokyo. You can pick 3 or 4 sites to visit in the tour. During the tour, you can learn about Japanese culture, lifestyle and history. We can visit a local Japanese restaurant for lunch together upon your request and enjoy Japanese local food! This is a walking tour and we use metro(subway) for the transportation. You buy Tokyo Metro 24-hour Ticket (600 yen/ person). Using this ticket, we can visit anywhere in Tokyo as much as possible. If you would like to visit the place where Tokyo metro does not reach, you may need to purchase other tickets. If you would like to use taxi, it is possible but it will be on your account.

Learn from qualified teachers how to make beautiful arrangements for every season, and enjoy the sense of harmony among the materials, the container and the space around them. You will be taken to YANAKA local flower shop and you can choice your wants and seasonal flowers. Your Ikebana arrangement is assisted by our Ikebana specialist stepby steps, also give you advice. You can take a photo shooting during your Ikebana, finally please take photo of your Ikebana with your wonderful smile !

Shall we start preparation with madam Yajima, She instruct you with easy way in her experience and knowledge. also, we teach you fish dishes(fillet-it-yourself), how to grilled Teriyaki, how to arrange Okonomi-yaki !! Basic preparation of homely style cooking. We are using Japanese original foodstuff. you can find your new cooking idea and method. Also,You can try Japanese lunch box "BENTO"= lunch box, which is very balanced lunch style, each items are so nice colored, when it will be opened, healthy and so yummy. At Yanaka small home, you will be able to cooking with Tokyo local style.also, you can eat yours cooking items. Our house has tea ceremony room. You can feel Japanese hospitality method. please try to sit in the tea ceremony room. if you want try tea ceremony. please tell us your request.(additional fee required) *Special menu request is available, please fill up when you make the reservation. some requests are needed additional fee.

Explore Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s few remaining traditional neighborhoods with its unique charm Stop in for some old-fashioned entertainment and watch a hand puppet show. Visit a traditional candy craftsman where they make candies in the shapes of different animals and characters Wander in Yanaka Ginza, a charming shopping street in the area.