Trip Designer All Rights Reserved. She shared so much knowledge of history and culture -- it gave us a great appreciation for the neighbourhood and history of Tokyo. Yanaka is part of Taito Ward and forms a traditional area called Yanesen with Nezu and Sendagi. Il était aussi très disponible pour répondre aux questions. Michelle Levitt（Australia）★★★★â˜. AU$124.98 (Price varies by group size) Date. I would have never knew about these places without taking the tour. We chose to spend time having tea where other guests may chose to visit an owl cafe or investigate puppet making. Quick View. Oliver de Wilde（Germany）★★★★â˜, Exploring the Yanaka bit of Tokyo we didn't know was there. I met Naho at the train station and we began our 3.5 hour walking tour. We spent an afternoon with Rie, who was an excellent guide. Communication was no issue as Rei had been a journalist and had lived and worked in the UK for a number of years. We were so into the tour and taking pictures of the scenery that we would have forgotten to take any photos with ourselves in them, but Hisako thought of it and took pictures of us! She explained about the beautiful shrines, temples and cemeteries we toured, and about practices involving fortunes and wishes. One of the best guides I have had. We spent 3.5 hours walking around the Yanaka area with Yuki. More info. Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Half-Day Yanaka Walking Tour 4.8 / 5 24 Reviews. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made the whole experience all-around excellent. Quick View. I tasted Saki. Thanks so much! About this activity. Discover the historical Yanaka district of Tokyo on a small-group half-day tour that highlights landmarks from the Edo period. There are so many different aspects of Tokyo. Really did have a wonderful afternoon and can highly recommend this tour especially with Hizuru as the guide. My friend and I throughly enjoyed our tour with Rle. This was an excellent tour that took us away from the hustle and bustle to a beautiful, serene and spiritual area. The area of Yanaka in contrast to central Tokyo is a quiet and reflective place with many historic Shinto and Buddhist shrines. The tour was informative and Sachiko was excellent in explaining the culture and sights. These guys were so helpful! I shall definitively return to Japan soon as there’s still a lot of amazing things to experience, Matthew Webb（Australia）★★★★â˜. Yumi is fantastic, and she showed me temples and local haunts in this overlooked district in a 4 hour stroll. Ich war angetan und hoffte, dass es nicht zur Erstattung kommen würde. Fumiko patiently answered all questions. Cemetery, temples, shrines are viewed, as well as quaint shopping areas. Her enthusiasm for teaching shines brighter at each site as she engages her audience, and she goes above and beyond to address our questions. This was - in our perception - an introduction to Japanese handling of a trespassing situation - an unforgettable experience. Quick View. Ses explications étaient claires et complètes et son français excellent. Margaret Key（Australia）★★★★â˜, “Great way to experience historical Tokyo ”. Her English was excellent as was her ear for jokes and social understanding. My wife and I found the Tour most enjoyable and it gave us an excellent overview of old Japan. Never been to japan before and only had 3 days in Tokyo. Thank you Trip designer. We would definitely recommend this tour as it was informative as well as fun and we had a great time, especially at the tea ceremony. Her knowledge, pace and highlights made this a highlight of our visit. We went on this tour the last day we had in Tokyo and it was a great way to end our holiday. Food&Drinks（100-500 yen depending on what you want to try）Hotel pick up and drop off※ Please add Â¥3,000 yen per group to the tour price for hotel pick up. A really nice way to spend an afternoon! We highly recommend! Arika went above and beyond and we can’t thank her enough for assisting us. You will explore in a huge cemetery, some unique temples and, a beautiful shrine. In these 3,5 hours we were introduced to quite some shrines, where we learned the differences and commonalites between the two religions. I will surely be back and hope to share the experience with your expertise. Hisako explained the religions of Shinto and Buddhism. Rie is very knowledgeable of the historical sites she took us to in the Nippori area. Product ID: 67611. My entire family, including 7 year old son, loved our experience on this tour of Yanaka. We would highly recommend this tour to get to know the area. Knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. Very informative and helpful. Junko allowed plenty of time for stops for coffee and shopping. Subramanyam Putrevu （India）★★★★â˜. Also, Hizuru saw that our kids were getting tired at the end and magically provided some chocolate to keep them going! We had a lovely dinner there thanks to our guide. After the Tour was complete we asked Arika some questions regarding our JR Rail pass, Arika assisted greatly with not only her advice but by accompanying us to the JR Rail office to translate our questions. Here are some traditional wooden temples and houses which survived WW2. I was very impressed with their customer service. I am so happy my brother and I signed up for this tour. But the most valuable part was she was able to set the sites in historical and societal context. The Yanaka area of Tokyo (in Taito Ward) is a wonderful place for a day's outing. $149.73 per adult. We visited the cemetery, several temples and shrines, a local artist, a bakery, a steamed bun outlet, and enjoyed walking through the back-streets and main street visiting the market and many local shops. Cemetery was a very beautiful place. Fabulous. She also had excellent English - a great advantage for us with very little Japanese!! To begin, we'll visit Yanaka Cemetery surrounded by the beautiful nature to get some insights about Japanese cemetery. She was also able to show us the final resting places of important historical figures. I did it after a few days of inner-Tokyo hustle and bustle and it was both relaxing and informative :), Anne Hoddinott（Australia）★★★★â˜, Marvellous experience visiting charming Yanaka. The time flew buy and the effort in walking around for 3+ hours wasn't felt (till the next day :)). Gladys Tallud（Philippines）★★★★â˜, Yoshimi is an excellent guide. And weather was perfect! Tokyo Hidden Wonder Tour. We walked through a cemetery, visited both Shinto and Buddhist shrines, and wandered through a beautiful neighborhood filled with unique cafes and boutiques. Gut, es gab keine Eingabemaske, bei der explizit nach der Uhrzeit gefragt wurde, auch hat man von unterschiedlichen Buchungen abgesehen. We were able to view many temples and shrines, as well as the large cemetery that dates back centuries. She described the relationship between the religious and historical events that were key to the sites visited. I went back and walked the tour again with my husband and was able to tell him so much that Hasiko had imparted to our group. Thank you Hizuru. As promised, we were on our feet for 3 and a half hours, with brief breaks for water and to cool off, so you need to enjoy walking and looking at a historical Tokyo neighborhood that many Japanese never visit. She was very passionate about Japanese history and this tour. I can recommend this tour with Yoshimi. All the sites were fascinating and the history and background of each one immersed me more into Japanese culture compared to the popular Tokyo tourist spots I’ve visited. Start at the south exit of Nippori Station (take the JR Yamanote line to get to Nippori). $77.07 per adult. Let's window into the whole different side of Tokyo with us! Yanaka Walking Tour featured in Lonely Planet; Aug 15, 2018 Trip Designer Inc. featured in Nikkan Sports. Terrific guide. We very much enjoyed our tour with Yoshimi, logistics were easy and she met us in an easy to find spot at the train station. It is a contrast to other parts in Tokyo i.e. There are plenty of charming local shops and stalls to explore along the way! Well worth the experience - a long 3.5 hour walking tour around some of the most interesting parts of Tokyo, taking in the largest cemetery, temples, coffee shop, local delicacies, local street markets and a host of interesting facts. Gregory Paul Reger（Mexico）★★★★â˜. We think this walking tour was an ideal commence touring through tghe Tokyo megacity. Yanaka is beautiful ancient town in Tokyo. $192.67 per adult. Jessica van der Molen（Australia）★★★★â˜. // --> Yuki was friendly and spoke almost perfect english. The local coffee shop we visited made the best cup of cappuccino we had in Tokyo and some beautiful muffins and other treats...totally unexpected in the suburban backstreets. An absolutely great tour with Ms. Yoshimi. I would recommend this tour for its beautiful Yanaka historical places with warm and friendly guide. It's on 2nd floor of the building of Gallery Okubo. Rie was an awesome guide; very informative, kind, and willing to help me interact with the locals which made shopping very easy. It was easy to ask her questions and she was gracious enough to answer them. We've booked the tour on the second day of our stay in Japan and that was a good choise! More info. Ich habe meine Tour viel zu spät (einen Tag vorher) online gebucht und versäumt anzugeben, an welcher der beiden Touren ich teilnehmen möchte (9 oder 14 Uhr). Yumi tailored the tour to what we wanted to do. Our favorite part was walking down the small alleys like locals and hearing the purpose and function within of all of the small details. Free date/time change up to 24 hours till the tour starting time (depending on availability). Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour provided by OMAKASE. Can highly recommend this tour as a way to explore a quiet part of Tokyo, away from the skyscrapers and crowds. This part of Tokyo developed as a temple town in the Edo period, and prominent temples are found throughout the district. She was able to adjust a few things so I could see some of the sites I was very interested in and I would definitely recommend this tour off the beaten path to any tourist or maybe even locals! Overall a great experience! Die Tour begann auf dem Friedhof hinter dem Nippori-Bahnhof. Sonja Gaydies （Germany）★★★★â˜. Beautifully conducted tour by the very elegant and knowledgeable Yoshimi san. We could not ask for more. A neighborhood that survived a war, fire and earthquake, and manages to be awe-inspiring and beautiful. She took us to out of the way places that regular tourists such as us would never see. We'll stroll through a residential area where you can get a sense of real, local lifestyles. Her knowledge of the history was incredible. More info. The beginning walk included a huge cemetery of family plots. Home > Tours > Traditional Culture > Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo : Yanaka Walking Tour. There are many interesting tidbits of information, and famous burials in the cemetery and we then visited the Tenno-Ji Temple that has the bronze Buddha. I recommend this tour and I think Shizue（Sue）is a great guide. You can’t go wrong spending your day with Mikkio! Tokyo bike tour: Ueno, Nezu, Yanaka and Asakusa (20km, 6 hours, English-guided) 3 reviews. Definitely recommend this one, I truly enjoy the one on one tour of yanaka and old historical sites here much better then a tour bus to asakusa, this tour had a better way to connect with the culture, i felt that I truly experience japan. One of Japan’s oldest shrine and perhaps most striking, set amidst huge trees and flowering azalea shrubs with ponds, pathways and iconic colored charming wooden structures reflecting age old culture and beauty including several small vermillon colored toriis. I would recommend this tour to any travelers who are interested in seeing the different side of Tokyo and witness the deep local lifestyle. She was also fantastic at answering all my questions. She anticipated needs and answered all the never ending questions. A really nice way to spend an afternoon! This walking tour of Yanaka is the first thing we did in Tokyo, and it was a wonderful start to our trip. See gallery Enjoy a guided walk through historic Yanaka. Merci encore, la famille a vraiment passé un moment fantastique. She speaks excellent English and is very educated on this area and Japanese culture and history. We met our lovely guide Hizuru, at Nippori station, and started our tour in the adjacent Yanaka cemetery, which is huge. Thank you Shizue!! Very beautiful (we happened to time our visit with Coming Of Age Day, so it was busy but great to see so many young people dressed up for their special day). Our host, Yoshimi, was the best xxe Rie, our tour leader, was very knowledgeable and personable. Populated, modern downtown areas like Shinjuku or Shibuya are becoming major symbols of Tokyo and big destinations for travelers. The weather was grey and chilly but the tour was fantastic from start to finish. Son français était vraiment compréhensible. Naoko was my guide and she was excellent and very knowledgeable. See temples built during the 16th-19th centuries, visit a historical ‘reien’ (cemetery) where visitors rarely go, and view cherry blossoms in the spring. This recently being our second time in Tokyo as a family, we were keen to learn more about the city and really dig into the city by exploring areas at a time. I have find the tour so relaxing time. Rie was very friendly and took the time to answer questions. It was Johnny's first trip to Japan - so he was super excited to experience everything about old Tokyo and walk around to see houses among temples and shrines. We had a wonderful tour today in Tokyo. Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this 3.5-hour exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. You are using an outdated browser. This tour had them all! We went to Yanaka to introduce authentic Japanese food culture to foreign countries. Thank you Naho. Rie, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and had great stories and anecdotes about each site. You will enjoy this peaceful tour in the otherwise bustling city of Tokyo. Tanks for all answer. We started with a tour through the graveyard...which may sound unusual...but was filled with insights into both Buddhist and Shinto religious practices. Begeben Sie sich zurück ins antike Tokio während dieser 3,5-stündigen Entdeckungsreise durch das historische Yanaka-Viertel. We finished up in a market stall street (lots and lots of little shops) and then finished off at the sunset steps before reaching Nippori station where we started. Inoltre è una persona molto simpatica e gentile ed è stato bello trascorrere del tempo in sua compagnia. At each temple she showed us something that made that temple unique, such as hundreds of vermilion torii gates that you pass through for good luck. We had a wonderful experience on the Yanaka walking tour. The sreeets are small and are roads less traveled. Service and response time of company was just perfect! The tour of Yanaka is highly recommended and so is Yoshimi! Know More about this tour. From there, we visited the beautiful Nezu Shrine and walked through back alleys where 100 year old shops were still open for business. Great guide, great tour. Visiting cemetary, temples and shrines, interesting quirky streets and shops. She was perfectly on time having name plate with her. 2 adults. And as it was just my partner and I on the tour it was completely personal. You made this tour a great introduction to the amazing history of your beautiful country. Very very enjoyable!! Rie was very informative, insightful and fun. After visiting the famous Himalayan Cedar tree, we'll visit Yanaka Ginza, a long local shopping street which represents the flavors of Tokyo's old neighborhoods. The traditional tea ceremony was amazing. Yanaka and Kagurazaka Half Day Private Walking Tour (4 Hours)” will take you to 2 towns within Tokyo that have different atmospheres, but are both very traditional “Shitamachi” (oldtown) areas. This was a welcome change from the busy streets of Tokyo! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Mikko. You will walk in back streets, visit the grave of the last Shogun, very nice and quiet temples and at the end the local shopping street. What a delightful tour of Yanaka, a quiet neighborhood in Taito ward, east Tokyo. Wolfgang Ludwig Bachl（Germany）★★★★â˜, A very interesting insight in history and present age of Tokyo and Japan. Mike A.,san diego california. I very highly recommend this tour! The Yanaka cemetery fascinating. Thanks for everything :). I felt like I got to see a little bit of the "insider's view" of Yanaka. She totally understood when I needed a moment to stop and rest, and we even had coffee together and had a nice chat! We enjoyed all the sites, plus a traditional Japanese lunch !!! We booked the tour as our first to do after arriving in Tokyo to experience old Tokyo, the tour didn’t disappoint. My guide, Rei, was knowledgeable in not only the history of Japan, but also Shinto and Buddhist customs. Thanks Yumi, I will remember your kindness always. Thank you Yuki who was very friendly and helpful. Do NOT go to Nishi-Nippori Station. Tour is free for children under 6. Walking Tour in YANAKA - Relaxing and Culture Experience (From $149.38) Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town (From $73.48) Yanaka Shitamachi Backstreets Cultural Walking Tour (From $31.60) Daytime Walking Tour in Yanaka (From $132.00) Retro Food Tour in Yanaka (From $101.76) See all Yanaka District experiences on Tripadvisor Rei was outstanding. We are really grateful to Mrs. Takabatake for all the competent introductory explanations and the kind of careful guidance through old Tokyo. Mikko showed us, beside the must seen places also some hidden spots, we would never had found ourselves. While your guide shares Japanese cultural and historical tidbits, we'll take great photos in and around the tunnel. So many nice scents! Thanks Hizuru. Nothing was too much trouble. I really can't explain how much my brother and I truly enjoyed this tour. It was lovely! An interesting morning with my knowledgeable guide in the old Yanaka district of Tokyo. She explained everything around us. We will customized the tour plan to best fit our customer's desires. Es war ein rundum Nachmittag, der zwar etwas strubbelig begann, aber nach hinten raus ein Highlight meines Aufenthalts in Tokio bleibt. It was a fantastic tour and I would definitely recommend it to anyone! She is such a kind hearted lady who care so much about her customers. She was punctual, cheerful and very knowledgeable. Our tour guide Junko was excellent her local knowledge was really detailed. Nakano put information in clear historical and present day context so that it all made sense. Great value for your money. What a fantastic experience this tour is .And if you are lucky enough to have the charming and clever Naho as your guide, you will enjoy a fascinating glimpse into a culturally rich and lovely part of Tokyo. Great walking tour thru Yanaka quarter in Tokyo. Turns out we were the only one on the tour which made it extra excellent and personal. Marina Romagholi（Australia）★★★★â˜. Very clear and interesting original tour of old Tokyo. TYnow = new Date();document.write(TYnow.getFullYear()); Our guide, Yoshimi, was every nice and knowledgable. This part of Tokyo developed as a temple town in the Edo period, and prominent temples are found throughout the district. No high rise buildings but small local houses wit tiny gardens. It was a great experience to join this walking tour. I learned a lot about history and culture of Japan. Yoshimi is great! My guide, Nobuko, was knowledgeable about the area, flexible in her approach, and nice to spend the afternoon with. After the tour, she was also very helpful in providing directions in the cemetery to the family tomb of a Japanese friend. The only thing that sometimes confused us was the stops at shops where we had the impression that they would love to see it to go in and to buy something - could also be that this is just a misunderstanding and wasn’t intended. A great experience around the old heart of Tokyo. Florida Zerrudo（Philippines）★★★★â˜, A peaceful and thoughtful walk through Tokyo’s backstreets. This was a wonderful tour and an opportunity to see areas of Tokyo that many visiting Tokyo don’t get an opportunity to see. Lots of detailed history and facts - highly recommended. Burns, Katrina（Australia）★★★★â˜, Very interesting tour with extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide Yoshimi. Outstanding walking tour in historical area of Tokyo. Knowledge was great You may recognize it, as it's a place famous for its tunnel of vermilion torii gates, also seen at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari shrine. This 3.5 hour walking tour is perfect for stepping back in time to explore Japanese history as it relates to religion and beliefs that evolved thru time. We sampled some delicious food along the way too. Learned something, had fun and a healthy walk. Walking tour of Yanaka - YouTube The main shopping street in the Yanaka area of Tokyo. You will learn Chi Wing Ng （Hong Kong）★★★★â˜. I would really recommend this tour to young and all, couples and families. Interessantissimo tour attraverso il quartiere di Yanaka a Tokyo. OMAKASE: Yanaka Walking Tour - See 480 traveler reviews, 137 candid photos, and great deals for Arakawa, Japan, at Tripadvisor. She did a great job in explaining the culture and history of the area and I can advise you to consider this tour. Perfect escape from busy Tokyo. She brought us deep into the heart of Yanaka and showed us quite a lot of insights into the time of the Shoguns. Our guide, Rie, was extremely knowledgeable and delightful. Molko was our tour guide and she far exceeded our expectations with her enthusiasm and delightful energy. Angela Richards （Australia）★★★★â˜. This is a must do when in Tokyo. Yanaka is a very special area in Tokyo that you cannot miss during your visit. A highlight was Snake St and the many street food stalls leading back to Nippori Station. She was happy for me to stop in a few shops to see some of the amazing things available. Rie, our guide, was very knowledgeable and professional, yet friendly. That is the wrong station. I hope you will come back to Tokyo and explore hidden gems again. So kind, so informative, so generous with everything she can help with. I enjoyed this tour with guide Yoshimi. We were right in the centre of Tokyo but these were really quiet areas with a lot of character. We saw a number of sites up close, and we're able to ask many specific questions to learn more about Tokyo. Enjoy the taste of a number of different local foods and sweets. Hizuru went out of her way to help me get me to my next destination following the tour. A few days before the tour the company sent us a photo of our meeting spot, what we were going to go see and even a photo of our tour guide. She was very good at judging our small group's pace as it was very hot and she even took us to a local coffee shop to cool down and have some drinks. Naho was a very gracious and knowledgeable host, and I would recommend her tour to travelers who want to learn more about old Japan in a relatively short period of time. It was very informative, interesting and went to places we would not have found ourselves. Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour. It was great to visit places I would not have otherwise seen on my own. Last but not least, we had a recommendation for lunch after the tour, which happened to be another highlight. There are plenty of charming local shops and stalls to explore along the way! Days before my tour, they sent me a picture of our meeting place, my tour guide, and a detailed itenerary. John & Barbara Bloniarz（USA）★★★★â˜. Surprisingly so much to see and a very different side of Tokyo. Learned so much about Japanese religious beliefs, way of life and culture. Although packed with informations, there was always enough time to make pictures as memorable value. - not only offered but actually assisted after the tour when had a bit of a hitch on our holiday. Mikko gave us the history of places we stopped along with some background on the culture of Japan. Thank you for the interesting tour and conversation Rie. Le rythme de marche était adéquat. I can't wait to visit again in spring! 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