Day 01
Meet your guide here! And then start a 3-hour food tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka (Yanesen) District.
Japan · Street Food
Old Town Tokyo Food Tour
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore Tokyo’s nostalgic Yanaka (Yanesen) District on foot
- 02 Visit local temples, parks, and historic neighborhood streets
- 03 Try dishes and drinks at 6 food stops
- 04 Enjoy a regional lunch made with seasonal ingredients
- 05 Browse small local shops with history
- 06 Learn about local life and Japanese culture from an English-speaking guide
- 07 Finish with a traditional tea ceremony and Wagashi experience
Step into Tokyo’s nostalgic Yanaka district on a food-focused walking tour through one of the city’s most charming old neighborhoods. Far from the fast pace of central Tokyo, this experience combines local history, traditional streetscapes, and everyday culture with a delicious introduction to regional flavors.
Along the way, visit temples, parks, and long-established local shops as you sample street snacks and enjoy lunch made with seasonal ingredients. The tour ends with a traditional tea and Wagashi experience, offering a memorable taste of old-town Tokyo.
Step into Tokyo’s nostalgic Yanaka district on a food-focused walking tour through one of the city’s most charming old neighborhoods.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
4 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
No
City
Tokyo
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Tennō-ji
Day 03
Kyōōji Temple
Day 04
Yūyake Dandan
Day 05
Visit small shops with history and try local specialties.
Day 06
Yanaka Cemetery Park
Day 07
Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park
Day 08
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.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Wagashi and Tea Experience
- Dishes and drinks at 6 Food Stops
- Lunch in restaurant
- Shopping Time
- Local English speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation costs
- Additional drinks or food
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
- Family-friendly
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly
- Please be there 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Taito City, JP
Tour start
Taito City, JP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Taito City.
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