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Yanaka Ginza: Tokyo Before the Neon

Free walking tour in the afternoon, starting at 13:00, in November 2026: Yanaka Cemetery, Nezu Shrine and Sendagi Station.

  • 2 hours
  • English

Description

Discover a different side of Tokyo in Yanaka and Nezu, neighborhoods where traces of Edo, postwar Japan, and modern Tokyo exist side by side. From temples and shrines to backstreets and local culture, this tour explores the layers of history that continue to shape everyday life today.

Ana Maria
Guide: Ana Maria
Guiding since 2025

6 stops
2 hours
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Meeting point:yotsuya fire station In front of the main entrance of Nezu Shrine. I'll be holding a green flag/pole so you can easily spot me. Please arrive a few minutes before the tour starts.Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Nezu ShrineOne of Tokyo's oldest Shinto shrines, known for its Edo-period architecture, torii gates, and long connection to the city's history.
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Outside visit
Yanaka CemeteryA historic cemetery that reflects Tokyo's transformation from the Tokugawa era to modern Japan and contains the grave of the last shogun.
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Outside visit
Tennōji TempleAn Edo-period Buddhist temple featuring a bronze Buddha statue and an introduction to Japanese Buddhist traditions.

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Route
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