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Old Town Tokyo Food Tour

    Take to the vibrant streets of Yanaka, one of the few remaining districts in Tokyo that offers the shitamachi (or downtown) ambiance!

    Highlights

    • Sign up for this cultural experience in the heart of Tokyo’s cherished district, Yanaka
    • Walk your way through the vibrant streets with the help of an exert English-speaking tour guide
    • Explore local temples and shrines and walk into traditional buildings housing art galleries
    • Hop between 6 food stops and taste revered local dishes and drinks
    • Sit down for a traditional Japanese-cuisine lunch at a local restaurant
    • Head to an antique shop for a must-attend traditional tea ceremony, where your tour will end

    Inclusions

    • Expert English-speaking tour guide
    • 10-12 local dishes at 6 eateries
    • Japanese-style lunch
    • Tea ceremony

    Exclusions

    • Hotel transfers
    • Extra expenses

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Enjoy the remarkable sights of Yanaka as you expertly navigate your way through the colorful streets with the help of an English-speaking tour guide. Known for its rustic charm and feels of nostalgia, the Yanaka area offers a side of Tokyo you wouldn’t expect, away from the big city.

    Explore the local arts-and-crafts still being produced here, including textiles, ink prints, wood carvings, pottery, jewelry, and much more. Skip your way through the town sampling local street snacks, visit divine shrines and temples, stop at shops that are over 100 years old, and mingle with the locals on this comprehensive tour. Savor a delectable lunch of Japanese cuisine before ending your tour with a traditional tea ceremony!

    Important Information

    • For this tour, it is possible to make adjustments to support dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free meals) with advanced notice while booking
    • Any additional food and drinks ordered must be paid for separately at the venue
    • Changes to the itinerary may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case
    • Carry along an umbrella if it is cloudy outside
    • Wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves a decent amount of walking

    Timings

    Wed-Sat

    10:30 AM- 1:30 PM (arrive at the meeting point by 10:15 AM)

    Discounted Tickets

    Ages 0-2yrs go free. Ages 3-11yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide
    • If you have purchased reduced-priced tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification
    • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide in front of the Coffee Room Renoir Nippori, Yanaka (Japan, 〒110-0001 Tokyo, Taito City, Yanaka, 7 Chome−20−6 谷中ホームズ)
    • Your tour guide will be holding an “Arigato Japan” sign for easy recognition
    • Please arrive latest by 10:15 AM

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting There

    • Closest bus stop is Nippori Eki mae, which is a 5-minute walk to the meeting point
    • Closest metro station is Nippori, a 2-minute walk to the meeting point

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout

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