Experience the Taste of Old Tokyo in Backstreet Yanesen

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Step back into the Tokyo of another era in Yanesen, the historic trio of the Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi neighborhoods. Among temples, shrines, and winding backstreets, you’ll discover a neighborhood where daily life still hums to an older rhythm. This full-day walk blends history and flavor: from handmade onigiri and fresh unagi to nostalgic sweets, retro kissaten coffee, and sake. Along the way, you’ll slip into century-old shops, sip drinks in a converted bathhouse, and meet the craftspeople keeping Tokyo’s culinary traditions alive.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Lunch

Breakfast

Coffee and/or Tea

Meals

Private transportation

What To Expect

Yanaka District

Step back into the Tokyo of another era in Yanesen, the historic trio of the Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi neighborhoods. Among temples, shrines, and winding backstreets, we’ll discover a neighborhood where daily life still hums to an older rhythm. This full-day walk blends history and flavor: from handmade onigiri and fresh unagi to nostalgic sweets, retro kissaten coffee, and sake. Along the way, we’ll slip into century-old shops, sip drinks in a converted bathhouse, and meet the craftspeople keeping Tokyo’s culinary traditions alive.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Nezu Shrine

Nezu shrine is considered one of the oldest Shinto Shrines in Japan, and while it’s current main structures were built in the early 18th century the shrines' origins are said to date back 1900 years.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Experience the Taste of Old Tokyo in Backstreet Yanesen

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour with our foody and curious kids. Mairi is the best!
delphinehalgand,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most wonderful day with Mairi. We learned so much, discovered beautiful hidden shrines, ate delicious food and drank excellent sake. Mairi is so knowledgeable and fun. It was fascinating to discover these 3 neighborhoods. Our 6 years old son had fun too and our 1-year old daughter followed us peacefully everywhere in her stroller. Highly recommend!
Great food and excellent guide!
233zuzanas,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lots of food and new tastes, but tour was not only about food, we have learned so much also about japanese culture and history. Highly recommend! Our guide Mairi was fun and helpful.