Japan · Culture

A Day in Yanaka – Bento Making, Local Culture & Guided Walking Tour in Old Tokyo

6 Hours Round trip from Taito City Easy pace

Lets eat together!! At Yanaka small home, you will be able to cooking with Tokyo local style.also, you can eat yours cooking items.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the old Tokyo atmosphere of Yanaka with a local guide
02 Make your own bento lunch with guidance and ingredients included
03 Visit Yanaka, Yomise-Dori, and Yanaka Ginza on a walking tour
04 Enjoy cultural mini-experiences including calligraphy and tea tasting
05 See local gardens, temples, shrines, and neighborhood streets
06 English-speaking instructor and guide throughout the day
07 Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy requests available on request

Spend a relaxed day discovering Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s most atmospheric old-town neighborhoods, through food, culture, and a guided walk. This experience combines a local-style bento-making lunch, hands-on cultural activities, and time to explore the area’s traditional streets, shops, temples, and shrines with an English-speaking guide.

Along the way, enjoy tea or coffee, try activities such as calligraphy and origami, and soak up the friendly, down-to-earth character of this historic part of Tokyo. Ideal for travelers looking for a more personal introduction to everyday culture beyond the city’s busiest sights.

Spend a relaxed day discovering Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s most atmospheric old-town neighborhoods, through food, culture, and a guided walk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tokyo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Your Day In YAKANA! Explore down-to-earth friendly neighborhood with foodie walk!

Meet up at 10 AM, and an introduction over freshly brewed Tokyo Roasted Coffee/Tea with a friendly host/guide.

10:30-11:30 A short walk in the Yanaka, Yomise-Dori, and Yanaka Ginza neighborhoods is an excellent place to shop and visit local gardens, temples, and shrines.

11:30-13:00 Lunch(You can prepare a Bento box). If you want, go for a picnic.

13:00- 15:00 Workshop of your choice(Calligraphy, Ikabena flower arrangement)

15:00-16:00 Tea break and Origami, more walking?

【Request available】

Allergies, Vegetarian, Vegan

Special requests are available; please fill out the reservation request form.
We can arrange your request, Birthday, or Anniversary,... some requests require additional fees.

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