Tokyo · YANAKA & OLD TOKYO WALKS
The 15 best yanaka & old tokyo walks tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore old Tokyo on a 3-hour Yanaka walk through temples, wooden homes, Nezu Shrine, quiet lanes, and Yanaka Ginza for $40.
“The Old Qtr walking tour was a wonderful experience and very informative. Aya our guide was very knowledgeable and a delight to meet.”
Explore old Tokyo on a 3.5-hour Yanaka walk with temples, cemetery lanes, local shops, tea, art, and expert English-speaking guides.
“We had a great time, the guide is very knowledgeable in the city and its governing policies, very educational. Bring comfy walking shoes,”
Explore old Tokyo on a three-hour Yanaka walk with temples, a cemetery, local shops, Nezu Shrine, and a relaxed English-speaking guide.
“Aya was amazing. Gave us a lot of details in a fun way and was always making sure that everyone has enough water and in the shade. I would really recommend this tour. Aya went above and beyond and even gave us tips for the rest of our tour. Thank you so much for a lovely day”
Taste Kichijoji’s sushi, yakitori, takoyaki, and family-made senbei on a six-hour Tokyo food walk for six or fewer.
“What a wonderful tour!!! Phoebe was just lovely, patient, and so enthusiastic about her passions. We experience a variety of treats from the best sushi to the most delightful, original rice cracker, family owned business. I would recommend this tour to everyone, and it is definately worth the money!”
Explore old Tokyo on foot through Yanaka and Nezu, with temples, shrines, quiet lanes, local shops, and expert guide Sui.
“Sui was a great tour guide, she knows a lot about traditions, religion and history in/of Japan, we highly recommend this tour”
Explore Tokyo’s quieter Yanaka with a local guide, shrine gates, street foods, old houses, and a lucky-cat painting in a traditional cafe.
“Yanaka is so different from other parts of Tokyo. It was great to walk through it with someone to answer our questions and explain the area. We also really enjoyed Nezu Shrine and learning more about the Shinto religion. Finally, the shopping street was unique and fun to browse. Hina was a fantastic guide!”
Cook Japanese home dishes with an English-speaking instructor in Yanaka, then explore Yanaka Ginza and Tokyo’s old neighborhood charm.
“What an amazing experience! We did other cooking classes and this was our favorite. Our host was kind and knowledgable. And the food was amazing!!!!”
Explore Kichijoji, Inokashira Park, local food streets, and the Ghibli Museum on a relaxed four-hour small-group walk.
“The tour was nicely organized and Shinjo put a lot of effort into making it pleasant. We visited Kichijoji, had lunch at a local fish restaurant, and then walked through the park to the Ghibli Museum, which we could explore on our own. Communication worked well with Google Translate. Yes, the tour is quite expensive compared to the actual ticket price. But for big Ghibli fans like us, without other ticket options, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and definitely worth it.”
Learn Japanese calligraphy in Yanaka with friendly Sensei Chie or Saori, create a Shikishi keepsake, and enjoy a hands-on Tokyo memory.
“We veryuch enjoyed this experience. It was the perfect amount of time to try something new. Instructors were knowledgeable and helpful!”
Explore old Tokyo on a small-group Yanaka walk with Nezu Shrine, local snacks, Yanaka Ginza, and a hands-on lucky-cat painting break.
“This tour was amazing! Two nice hour-long stretches of walking with a fun activity in the middle at a cafe for a relaxing break! Our tour guide Ken was the best!! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the area, but he was extremely personable and had an excellent sense of humor that made the tour so fun!”
Create a seasonal ikebana arrangement with a master in Tokyo’s Yanaka district, shop for flowers locally, and meet the neighborhood community.
“This was a very nice and almost private lesson in how to make flower arrangements by two wonderful ladies. They were super nice and very skilled in what they are doing. I’m not sure if this was a coincidence but we were the only people whRead more”
Explore Monzen-Nakacho through temple rituals, fukagawa meshi, sake, oysters, local beer, and tiny neighborhood bars.
“The tour was relaxed, with great timing of meals and drinks. The food was great - places we would have never entered by ourselves. The tour guide gave great explanations of both the food and general history of the places we went throughRead more”
Explore Yanaka and Asakusa on a private Tokyo walk with local food, temple views, traditional crafts, and guide Hiroko.
“Hiroko was an amazing guide! She was personable, knowledgeable, and incredibly sweet. She took lots of pictures for us and showed us a variety of sites in the area. She even helped us make a reservation for dinner after the tour and walked us to the restaurant. Overall a WONDERFUL experience and would highly recommend!”
Explore old Tokyo on a 3.5-hour Yanaka walk with temples, cemetery paths, Nezu Shrine, local snacks, and an English-speaking guide.
“I booked this 3.5 hour tour in the older part of Tokyo to see isomething different than the main touristic areas. Mikko, our guide was very passionate about this area in which she also lived. She did a great job in explaining the culture and history of the area and I can advise you to consider this tour. You will walk in back streets, visit the grave of the last Shogun, very nice and quiet temples and at the end the local shopping street. No high rise buildings but small local houses wit tiny gardens. Thank you Mikko for guiding us through the area and making sure we had a…”
Explore Kichijoji with Hibi on a small-group izakaya crawl through Harmonica Alley, with six to seven food plates and local bar stops.
“What a fantastic experience! Hibi took us to places we'd never venture to ourselves as they are super local and very tiny. We had lots of opportunities to interact with the locals (including some impromptu singing). Hibi is an enthusiastic guide who knows her way around the area. Such a fun and memorable evening!”
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