Yanaka Old Town Historical Walking Tour with Lucky Cat Craft and Food Sampling in Tokyo
by Magical Trip
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥20,600Overview
This walking tour in Tokyo's Yanaka Old Town lasts about three and a half hours and is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide. The tour begins at Nezu Shrine, one of Tokyo’s oldest shrines, where participants walk through its tunnel of red torii gates while the guide explains Shinto customs and local history. After spending around 30 minutes at the shrine, the group walks through the Yanaka district residential streets, observing everyday local life and sampling various local snacks. A traditional soba lunch is served in a cozy house within Yanaka. The tour then passes by the Nezu Museum without entering. Next, there is a break at a café located in a historic Japanese folk house. Here, participants enjoy a drink and sweets while taking part in a workshop to paint their own lucky cat statue, a symbol of happiness and good fortune, which serves as a travel keepsake. The final part of the tour includes a stroll down Yanaka Ginza, a nostalgic shopping street with antique shops and sweets stores, where more street foods can be tried. Photos taken during the tour are shared with participants. The tour includes food samplings, the lucky cat craft experience, a drink and sweet at the café, and a certified local guide. It is not fully accessible for wheelchairs or strollers, and a full lunch is not included beyond the soba meal. Participants must arrive on time as late arrivals cannot join or reschedule. Dietary restrictions should be communicated at least one day prior, though allergy-free meals cannot be guaranteed. Participants should prepare for seasonal weather changes, with summers reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winters down to -5°C (20°F).
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Nezu Shrine
The tour meets at Nezu Station and proceeds to Nezu Shrine, one of Tokyo's oldest shrines. Participants walk through the shrine’s continuous tunnel of vermilion torii gates, similar to those at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine. The guide explains Shinto traditions, shrine etiquette, and local history while guests take photos around the shrine and its paths. This stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Yanaka District
The tour continues through the residential Yanaka area, offering a view of everyday local life. Participants stroll Yanaka Ginza shopping street, known for its nostalgic atmosphere, and visit various small shops including antique stores and sweet shops. A traditional soba lunch is served in a cozy local house. This part of the tour takes about one hour.
60 min
Nezu Museum
The group passes by the Nezu Museum without entering, allowing a brief external view.
Cafe with Lucky Cat Craft Workshop
After walking, the tour rests at a café housed in an old Japanese folk house. Here, participants enjoy a drink and sweet while taking part in a workshop to paint a lucky cat statue. The cat is a symbol of good fortune, and the painted statue serves as a travel keepsake. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
The final stop is a stroll along Yanaka Ginza, a shopping street with a nostalgic feel. Guests can sample street foods and browse shops selling antiques and sweets while observing local daily life. This stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Meeting point
- Outside of Tokyo Metro Nezu Station Exit 1 - Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip" - When arriving at Tokyo Metro Nezu Station, go to Exit 1 and up stairs to ground. - Your guide will be waiting just right in front of upstairs
End point
The tour ends in Yanaka. Your guide will navigate you your next destination.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yanaka Old Town Historical Walking Tour with Lucky Cat Craft and Food Sampling in Tokyo
by Magical Trip
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥20,600Overview
This walking tour in Tokyo's Yanaka Old Town lasts about three and a half hours and is led by a MagicalTrip certified guide. The tour begins at Nezu Shrine, one of Tokyo’s oldest shrines, where participants walk through its tunnel of red torii gates while the guide explains Shinto customs and local history. After spending around 30 minutes at the shrine, the group walks through the Yanaka district residential streets, observing everyday local life and sampling various local snacks. A traditional soba lunch is served in a cozy house within Yanaka. The tour then passes by the Nezu Museum without entering. Next, there is a break at a café located in a historic Japanese folk house. Here, participants enjoy a drink and sweets while taking part in a workshop to paint their own lucky cat statue, a symbol of happiness and good fortune, which serves as a travel keepsake. The final part of the tour includes a stroll down Yanaka Ginza, a nostalgic shopping street with antique shops and sweets stores, where more street foods can be tried. Photos taken during the tour are shared with participants. The tour includes food samplings, the lucky cat craft experience, a drink and sweet at the café, and a certified local guide. It is not fully accessible for wheelchairs or strollers, and a full lunch is not included beyond the soba meal. Participants must arrive on time as late arrivals cannot join or reschedule. Dietary restrictions should be communicated at least one day prior, though allergy-free meals cannot be guaranteed. Participants should prepare for seasonal weather changes, with summers reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winters down to -5°C (20°F).
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Nezu Shrine
The tour meets at Nezu Station and proceeds to Nezu Shrine, one of Tokyo's oldest shrines. Participants walk through the shrine’s continuous tunnel of vermilion torii gates, similar to those at Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine. The guide explains Shinto traditions, shrine etiquette, and local history while guests take photos around the shrine and its paths. This stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Yanaka District
The tour continues through the residential Yanaka area, offering a view of everyday local life. Participants stroll Yanaka Ginza shopping street, known for its nostalgic atmosphere, and visit various small shops including antique stores and sweet shops. A traditional soba lunch is served in a cozy local house. This part of the tour takes about one hour.
60 min
Nezu Museum
The group passes by the Nezu Museum without entering, allowing a brief external view.
Cafe with Lucky Cat Craft Workshop
After walking, the tour rests at a café housed in an old Japanese folk house. Here, participants enjoy a drink and sweet while taking part in a workshop to paint a lucky cat statue. The cat is a symbol of good fortune, and the painted statue serves as a travel keepsake. This stop lasts about one hour.
60 min
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
The final stop is a stroll along Yanaka Ginza, a shopping street with a nostalgic feel. Guests can sample street foods and browse shops selling antiques and sweets while observing local daily life. This stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Meeting point
- Outside of Tokyo Metro Nezu Station Exit 1 - Your guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip" - When arriving at Tokyo Metro Nezu Station, go to Exit 1 and up stairs to ground. - Your guide will be waiting just right in front of upstairs
End point
The tour ends in Yanaka. Your guide will navigate you your next destination.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.