Old Town Tokyo Food Tour

Our tour will take you through the charming area of Yanaka, filled with nostalgia and rustic charm. Our tour will offer you a sightseeing opportunity different from the “big city” feel of other parts of Tokyo.

Yanaka was one of the few areas that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and Fire of 1923 and was spared the Allied fire bombings during WWII. An afternoon stroll down the tiny side streets that dissect the area south of Nippori Station will highlight the diversity of craft still being produced in the area: textiles, ink prints, wood carvings, traditional cuisines, stationery, pottery, jewelry, and much more.

You will have the chance to try local street snacks, stop by shops that are over 100 years old, see local shrines and temples and enjoy a regional and seasonal lunch, before ending with a traditional tea ceremony with Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). By the end of this lovely tour, you will have tried a lot of different Japanese dishes and drinks that locals LOVE!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Coffee Room Renoir Nippori Yanaka, Japan, 〒110-0001 Tōkyō-to, Taito City, Yanaka, 7-chōme−20−６ 谷中ホームズ

Meet your guide here! And then start a 3-hour food tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka (Yanesen) District.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Tennōji, 7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka, Taito City, Tōkyō-to 110-0001, Japan

Tennō-ji

Pass By: Kyōōji, 3-chōme-2-6 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tōkyō-to 116-0013, Japan

Kyōōji Temple

Pass By: Yūyake Dandan, Japan, 〒116-0013 Tōkyō-to, Arakawa City, Nishinippori, 3-chōme−14, Unnamed Road

Yūyake Dandan

Stop At: Yanaka Ginza, 3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 110-0001, Japan

Visit small shops with history and try local specialties.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Yanaka Cemetery Park, 7-chōme-5-24 Yanaka, Taito City, Tōkyō-to 110-0001, Japan

Yanaka Cemetery Park

Pass By: Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park, 5-chōme-7-10 Yanaka, Taito City, Tōkyō-to 110-0001, Japan

Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park

Stop At: Yanaka, Yanaka, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

A 3-hour food tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka (Yanesen) District: Get insights into local life and Japanese culture from a local English speaking guide, enjoy a regional lunch using the best seasonal ingredients and finish up with a traditional tea ceremony & Wagashi.

Duration: 3 hours