Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Leave Tokyo's skyscrapers behind for a taste of daily life in historic Japan on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the Yanaka district. Developed as a temple town during the Edo period, people have long visited Yanaka for worship and sightseeing. Together with a small group of no more than 10 people, follow in their footsteps and admire the area's charming temples and cherry blossom trees.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Tour duration can be extended at a rate of 3,000 yen per group, per hour, payable in cash
Please inform your staring time when booking. The start time is from 9:00 am or 14:00 pm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All fees and taxes
English Speaking Guide
Photos of Tour Participants
Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for an additional fee)
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Yanaka District
Discover the different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 17th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A included guide will accompany you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.
Tennoji Temple
This Buddhist Temple sits on the edge of the Yanaka Cemetery and dates back to 1274. It is located in a pleasant garden behind an old wooden gate. In its grounds, there is a bronze Buddhist statue that dates back to 1690 and was beloved by locals as "Tennoji no Daibutsu". Well worth to stop by.
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Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour
Reviews
517 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Intro into Japanese culture
Jeri G,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great introduction to Old Tokyo. Our guide was wonderful! Taught us some customs and courtesies as we toured. Even in the rain it was a memorable experience!
Great first day in Japan
Earl H,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00All and all a good tour. A little long on the front end with time spent in the cemetery. But the rest of the tour was a great introduction to the city and the culture on our first day in country. Charlotte, our guide was great. She looked out for our safety, answered all questions, and provided a nice historical background to what we were seeing.
Great tour
Greg B,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Relaxing and interesting tour………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Warning! Do not book this ahead because it’s impossible to change dates even for a valid reason
Steven G,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
1.00Tour operator would not allow us to change dates. We showed up at the right date and time, but the weather was pre-hurricane like with high winds and rain. Made difficulties to walk or see anything. They would not allow us to change to another date.
Yanaka tour !!
Glenn B,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kiyo was utterly fabulous. So much interesting information about old Japan. Incredible shrines and temples
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