Tokyo
Yanaka is the Tokyo that survived, and these walks show you why that matters. The district came through both the 1923 earthquake and the wartime firebombing, so its wooden houses and temple lanes are originals, not reconstructions. Bring an appetite for the snack stands of Yanaka Ginza.
Discover the hidden charm of Tokyo's historic Yanaka district. Immerse yourself in ancient temples, traditional shops, and the vibrant local culture on a captivating walking tour.
Most Popular★ 4.5“Guide was knowledgeable and personable. Tour was good offset to glitz of other Hotspots in other tours. Fit well into our plans”
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590 reviewsFrom $40.00by Localized Walking & Food Tours
Discover the hidden treasures of old Tokyo on a nostalgic walking tour through Yanaka. Immerse yourself in history and culture in this enchanting neighborhood. Click now!
★ 5.0“This was our first day in Japan and Charlotte was very very informative and knowledgeable of history and local ways but fabulous English as we have had other guides less understandable. It was very interesting. Highly recommend”
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530 reviewsFrom $72.96by Trip Designer Inc.
Discover Tokyo's nostalgic Yanaka district on a guided walking tour. Explore temples, cemeteries, local shops, and hidden gems for an authentic experience.
★ 4.8“Juniko was very informative about the history, sights and culture of Yanaka. It was a good afternoon spent in places we would never have noticed.”
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406 reviews3 hoursFrom $32by Localized Walking & Food Tours
Explore Tokyo's historic Yanaka and Nezu neighborhoods on a guided walk through temples, traditional shops, and local life for a genuine cultural experience.
★ 4.9“Tour guide was great. She was there early and gave great directions for us to find her so we didn’t get lost. She spent time answering all of our questions and showing us things that were not on our itinerary since we hadn’t extra time.…”
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186 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $29by Undiscovered Tokyo Tours
Discover the hidden charm of Tokyo's old town with our captivating Yanaka Historical Walking Tour. Unveil the secrets of the past in just a few steps!
★ 5.0“Enjoyed my time with Hana. Learnt a bit about the history, the shrines and temples, and daily life in Japan. Enjoyed the Lucky Cat painting - very relaxing.”
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182 reviewsFrom $81.26by MagicalTrip Inc.
Experience authentic Japanese home cooking in Yanaka with a private, guided class—learn regional dishes, enjoy personalized attention, and explore a charming neighborhood.
★ 5.0“What a great experience! Our chef and instructor, Yuli, is a terrific teacher and skilled English speaker, who put us straight to work preparing the ingredients—chopping, slicing, grinding, mixing, then actually doing the cooking—while she explained some of the proper techniques to creating traditional Japanese…”
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173 reviewsFrom $122.23by YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center.
Discover the charm of Tokyo's old town in Yanaka District! Embark on a fascinating historical walking tour and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this hidden gem.
★ 4.8“We had a lovely afternoon with Yoko, she was patient and very insightful, thank you!”
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117 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $79by MagicalTrip
Discover the artistic beauty of Ikebana flower arrangement in Yanaka, Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese culture with this unique floral art form.
★ 5.0“We had a lovely time. Great neighborhood. Went for lunch before. Easy to find. Hosts were wonderful women. The Ikebana instructor was very knowledgeable and informative without stopping creativity. The translator was also very warRead more”
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60 reviewsFrom $108.99by YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center.
Explore the hidden gems of Yanaka and Asakusa in downtown Tokyo. Discover the city's best-kept secrets and experience Tokyo like a true local.
★ 5.0“Hiroko was an excellent tour guide and very accommodating. I would highly recommend the walking tour with her. We all had a great time!”
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36 reviewsFrom $98.83by ALL STAR OSAKA WALK
Journey through the nostalgic streets of Yanaka, where hidden stories await—what secrets of old Tokyo might you uncover on this enchanting tour?
★ 4.9“I booked this 3.5 hour tour in the older part of Tokyo to see isomething different than the main touristic areas. Mikko, our guide was very passionate about this area in which she also lived. She did a great job in explaining the culture and…”
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30 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $83by Trip Designer Inc.
Discover the art of crafting local dishes and rice balls in Yanaka, offering a truly immersive culinary experience unlike any other.
★ 5.0“This has been the highlight of our trip so far. Highly recommend the onigiri making class! My family and I had so much fun making lunch. We learned a lot from the very kind teachers who made us feel very welcome. All of the food…”
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29 reviewsFrom $60.62by YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center.
Feel the allure of Old Local Tokyo in Yanaka Ginza as you embark on a journey filled with traditional food and cultural treasures...
★ 5.0“This was the first tour l ever tried with Viator and it was amazing! We wanted a Cantonese guide and the company was able to arrange a very professional and friendly Cantonese speaking tour guide for us. The experience was so much fun! Read more”
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23 reviewsFrom $86.71by OTOMO Travel Guide
Journey through Tokyo's captivating past as you explore the charming streets and historic sites of Yanaka and Nezu, where old and new blend seamlessly.
★ 5.0“We were staying in Yanaka and booked this tour for our first day in Japan. Sui was an excellent guide. She is extremely knowledgable and engaging. She had lots of information that we wouldn't have gotten from the guidebooks. Her tour really set the tone…”
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23 reviewsFrom $39.41by Undiscovered Tokyo Tours
Gain the culinary expertise to craft Tokyo's beloved katsu curry during this hands-on cooking experience in a private kitchen near the charming Yanaka neighborhood.
★ 5.0“I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to prepare and cook katsu (fried pork cutlet) and from scratch Japanese curry! Although I know a lot about cooking, I learned several pointers on where I can improve as a home cook. My only regret is that I did…”
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18 reviewsFrom $111.67by YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO
A captivating journey through Tokyo's historic Yanaka neighborhood, where visitors immerse themselves in rich culture, architecture, and culinary delights on the Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Backstreet Walking Tour by Storyteller.
★ 5.014 reviewsFrom $65.00
Sumo mornings, shrine forests at noon, neon after dark; Tokyo packs more contrast into one day than any city I know.