Taito City Trip Overview
Our tour will take you through the charming area of Yanaka, filled with nostalgia and rustic charm. Our tour will offer you a sightseeing opportunity different from the “big city” feel of other parts of Tokyo.
Yanaka was one of the few areas that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and Fire of 1923 and was spared the Allied fire bombings during WWII. An afternoon stroll down the tiny side streets that dissect the area south of Nippori Station will highlight the diversity of craft still being produced in the area: textiles, ink prints, wood carvings, traditional cuisines, stationery, pottery, jewelry, and much more.
You will have the chance to try local street snacks, stop by shops that are over 100 years old, see local shrines and temples and enjoy a regional and seasonal lunch, before ending with a traditional tea ceremony with Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). By the end of this lovely tour, you will have tried a lot of different Japanese dishes and drinks that locals LOVE!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Taito City, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
Our tour will take you through the charming area of Yanaka, filled with nostalgia and rustic charm. Our tour will offer you a sightseeing opportunity different from the “big city” feel of other parts of Tokyo.
Yanaka was one of the few areas that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and Fire of 1923 and was spared the Allied fire bombings during WWII. An afternoon stroll down the tiny side streets that dissect the area south of Nippori Station will highlight the diversity of craft still being produced in the area: textiles, ink prints, wood carvings, traditional cuisines, stationery, pottery, jewelry, and much more.
You will have the chance to try local street snacks, stop by shops that are over 100 years old, see local shrines and temples and enjoy a regional and seasonal lunch, before ending with a traditional tea ceremony with Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). By the end of this lovely tour, you will have tried a lot of different Japanese dishes and drinks that locals LOVE!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Coffee Room Renoir Nippori Yanaka, Japan, 〒110-0001 Tokyo, Taito City, Yanaka, 7-chōme−20−６ 谷中ホームズ
Meet your guide here! And then start a 3-hour food tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka (Yanesen) District.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Tennōji, 7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan
Tennō-ji
Pass By: Kyōōji, 3-chōme-2-6 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan
Kyōōji Temple
Pass By: Yūyake Dandan, 3 Chome-14 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan
Yūyake Dandan
Stop At: Yanaka Ginza, 3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan
Visit small shops with history and try local specialties.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Yanaka Cemetery, 7-chōme-5-24 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan
Yanaka Cemetery Park
Pass By: Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park, 5-chōme-7-10 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan
Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park
Stop At: Yanaka, Yanaka, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
A 3-hour food tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka (Yanesen) District: Get insights into local life and Japanese culture from a local English speaking guide, enjoy a regional lunch using the best seasonal ingredients and finish up with a traditional tea ceremony & Wagashi.
Duration: 3 hours
