Yanaka & Nezu: Explore Retro Japan through Food and Culture
ID: GYG546457-947401
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience the old-fashioned charm of Japan! Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with activities like puppet shows, the thousand torii gates at Nezu Shrine, and painting figurines of beckoning cats.
Explore the charming Yanaka-Sendagi area in Tokyo, where you can experience the essence of traditional Japan. Start your journey at Yanaka Ginza, a historic shopping street that dates back to 1950. Enjoy delicious sweets, freshly fried meat cutlets, and seasonal seafood.
But the experience doesn't end with your taste buds. Dive deeper into Japanese culture as you witness enchanting puppet shows reminiscent of tales from bygone eras, pass through the iconic thousand torii gates at Nezu Shrine, and even try your hand at painting beckoning cat figurines. This immersive tour offers a rich blend of culinary delights and cultural exploration, all set against the backdrop of a charmingly retro atmosphere.
Highlights
- Our tour guide will take you to hidden gems not found in guidebooks.
- You can watch one of a kind enchanting puppet shows.
- Stroll through a historical neighborhood, unscathed by the ravages of war.
- Wise Guides will answer any questions whether it's trivia, history, or personal.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
JR Nippori Station North Ticket Gate: A guide wearing a navy blue Happi (traditional Japanese coat) is waiting in front of the ticket gate.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
