Private Tour - Traditional Food and Culture in an Old Shopping District

Tokyo, Japan

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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, and onigiri, a traditional Japanese meal. 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!

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Yuyake Dandan, 3-13, Nishinippori, Arakawa 116-0013 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yanaka Shippoya, 3-chōme-11-12 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

Yanaka Shippoya: Try a donut stick, resembling the shape and pattern of a cat's tail. Our favourites are the creamy ones!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yanaka Ginza, 3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

Kanekichien: You can shop for equipment used in Japanese tea ceremonies in this lovely shop.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Niku no Suzuki, 3-chōme-9-15 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

Niku no Suzuki: Their freshly fried menchi-katsu is beyond delicious!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Waguriya, 3-chōme-9-14 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Echigoya Honten, 3-chōme-13-13-2 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

Echigoya Saketen: Taste Japanese beer and sake, and enjoy drinking the Japanese way; kadouchi.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Manten Donuts, 3-chōme-8-12 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

Yanaka Manten Donuts：The donuts of this shop are baked, not fried, so you can enjoy their delicious, freshly baked hand-made treats without feeling guilty! You can choose to take your donut away, or have a seat at the cafe space on their second floor.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hand Puppets Shokichi, 3-2-6, Yanaka, Taito 110-0001 Tokyo Prefecture

Hand Puppets Shokichi: Enjoy this fantastically expressive puppet show by professional puppeteers!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Hebimichi, Japan, 〒113-0022 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Sendagi, 2-chōme−46−と〒110-0001 台東区谷中２丁目の境界

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nezu Shrine, 1-28-9, Nezu, Bunkyo 113-0031 Tokyo Prefecture

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Onigiri Café Risaku, 2-chōme-31-6 Sendagi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0022, Japan

Onigiri Café Risaku: Taste the soft and beautiful onigiri rice balls, a typical Japanese food, along with a delicious bowl of pork soup.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

Tour Guide
Private tour
Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions

Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own (JPY600)
Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
The use of private van

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
In case of bad weather on the day of the tour, transportation, places to visit, and tour routes may be changed.
The tour begins and ends in different locations. If you would like to change the location of where the tour ends, please consult with your tour guide.
If you are late for the meeting time, we may not be able to provide you with a full tour experience due to the transportation used. Please be sure not to be late.
We will be walking a lot, so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
This includes spots where alcoholic beverages are served. Children are allowed to enter, but must be at least 20 years old to drink alcohol.
The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest.
If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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