Book a tour to visit Yanesen, an old shopping district in Tokyo

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Traditional Food and Culture in an Old Shopping District

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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!

Highlights

・Explore the streets of Yanesen's shopping district and enjoy its nostalgic Showa period (1926-1989) atmosphere.
・Taste famous Japanese sweet and savoury food!
・Purchase cute gifts and food to take back with you as souvenirs.
・You can visit Nezu Shrine, one of the ten shrines in Tokyo.

Attractions

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.
Chonmage Imo Tamaru
This is a sweet potato snack named "Chonmage Imo" because it resembles a chonmage. It is additive-free and naturally sweet, which is why it is so popular.
Yanaka Shippoya
Try a donut stick, resembling the shape and pattern of a cat's tail. Our favourites are the creamy ones!
Kaneyoshien
You can shop for equipment used in Japanese tea ceremonies in this lovely shop.
Niku no Suzuki
Their freshly fried menchi-katsu is beyond delicious!
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.
Echigoya Saketen
Taste Japanese beer and sake, and enjoy drinking the Japanese way; kakuuchi.
Hand Puppets Shokichi
Enjoy this fantastically expressive puppet show by professional puppeteers!
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.
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.
Onigiri Café Risaku
Taste the soft and beautiful onigiri rice balls, a typical Japanese food, along with a delicious bowl of pork soup.

Notes

・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.
・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.

Safety Measures

Expenses Not Included

The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest.
(Entrance fees, transportation fees, activity fees, etc. - at least about JPY600 /person)

Meeting Point

North ticket gate ,the west exit at the JR line (JY07), Nippori Station

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