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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
YANAKA: New cultures & old traditions in the old temple town
Hello! My name is Yoko. I'm an official guide in Tokyo. I know my city very well as I've lived here for almost all my life. I know all about our history and culture and I'll be happy to share all with you so you'll take with you a memorable experience from Tokyo, one of the most vibrant cities in Japan.
Tour description
Welcome to Tokyo!!
How long do you plan to stay in Tokyo? Have you already visited Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Scramble Crossing?
If you are looking for something other than Tokyo's famous spots, I highly recommend Yanaka!
Yanaka is an area of downtown Tokyo that still retains a particularly strong 60s-70s flavour. It is a temple town centered on the Yanaka Cemetery, while the retro shopping street Yanaka Ginza stretches out, offering a unique combination of tranquillity and liveliness.
During our special itinerary, we'll enjoy visiting some of the more characteristic places in Yanaka:
1- Asakura sculpture museum
*The Tour only gives you that look at the exterior. Those who wish to enter can do it yourself privately after the tour is over.
2- Yanaka Ginza
*The area is lined with shops selling side dishes and souvenirs that have long been loved by local residents and tourists, as well as old-fashioned Japanese confectionery and craft shops, making it a great place to eat and take home souvenirs.
*You can enjoy eating sweets and Crockett etc. Some stores do not accept credit card payments, so it is advisable to have Japanese yen ready.
3- Kannonnji Tsukiji Wall
4- Yanaka Cemetery
One of the largest cemeteries in Tokyo
5- SCAI the Bathhouse
6- Typcial architecture
You will also see many other renovated old houses while walking around the town.
A stroll through narrow streets will reveal many interesting things. why not walk and explore them together?
What will we visit on this tour?
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Meeting point:Nippori Station, 2-chōme-19 Nishinipp...Nippori Station, 2-chōme-19 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013, Japan
1 JR Nippori Station North exit ticket gate. 2 I'm wearing a pink scarf.
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1Outside visitYanaka Ginza
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2Outside visitYanaka Cemetery
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3Outside visitSCAI The Bathhouse
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).