Old Town Tokyo Food Tour
Highlights
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3-hour tour of Tokyo’s Yanaka District, old town ambiance reminiscent of Tokyo from past decades.
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Visit small shops and try local specialties
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Enjoy a regional lunch.
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See how the Yanaka area is a great place for locals and visitors alike.
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Explore the art community and see wonderful galleries housed in traditional buildings.
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Finish up with a wonderful traditional tea ceremony in a hidden gem antique shop.
Tour info
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(13-80 years)
¥18,000
Child:
(3-12 years)
¥9,000
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
7-20-6 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo, 110-0001, JP
Dropoff location
Taito City, Tokyo, 110-0001
Why take this 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!
What’s included?
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Wagashi and Tea Experience -
Dishes and drinks at 6 Food Stops -
Lunch in restaurant -
Shopping Time -
Local English speaking guide -
Gratuities
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Transportation costs
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Additional drinks or food
Things to know
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
Cancellation Policy
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7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees.
72 hours or less prior to tour: no refund
Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.
Redemption information
• 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.
About operator:
We are Arigato Japan Food Tours and our goal is to help you make delicious memories of Japan during your travels to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima! On our tours you’ll taste local and regional specialties like okonomiyaki, yakitori, sashimi, taiyaki, gyoza, nabe, yakisoba and so much more. We will show you places locals cherish for an off-the-beaten-path, foodie experience of daily life in Japan that you won’t soon forget.