This is an area where I felt we gained so much from having a local guide, who as well as taking us to some of the best sites, was also able to put everything into historical context. Due to some confusion, I was late by 10 mins and she was very gracious about it. We loved every step we took, admired every old building, traditional homes, temples, traditions, captured the timeless beauty of the tombstones, the quaint shops and friendly people, gifted artisans, gardens, shrines, sake shop, tea, fermented foods, moms with babies in their electric bikes and more. This was our second walking tour in Tokyo and was by far the favorite! A very knowledgeable tour guide who even made sure I travelled safely back to my hotel. The tour was very interesting and we would thoroughly recommend it. She was happy for me to stop in a few shops to see some of the amazing things available. She did a great job in explaining the culture and history of the area and I can advise you to consider this tour. Rie was an awesome guide; very informative, kind, and willing to help me interact with the locals which made shopping very easy. Experience old and new Tokyo walking tour. My guide, Nobuko, was knowledgeable about the area, flexible in her approach, and nice to spend the afternoon with. We highly recommend this tour, hopefully your experience will be the same for you as it was for us. This was a excellent tour and even though I have traveled to Japan over a 100 times I had never been to this part of the city. She was very knowledgeable and catered the tour to suit the group. We had an excellent guide in Mikiko, a diminutive ball of enthusiastic energy, whose English was very good and who, despite having already carried out the same tour in the morning, was still enthusiastic and engaged cheerfully with all of us in the party. I highly recommend her as a guide. Turns out we were the only one on the tour which made it extra excellent and personal. The Yanaka area of Tokyo (in Taito Ward) is a wonderful place for a day's outing. Marina Romagholi（Australia）★★★★â˜. We enjoyed seeing different temples, old japanese houses, and the beauty and quiet place that Yanaka is known for. She was kind and considerate in taking the time to thoroughly answer all our questions. Nothing was too much trouble for Hizuru, who had brought a file with historical information, arranged several photo stops, and even some small gifts which she presented at the end of the tour. Away from the main tour area we visited a quiet part of town with many many shrines and temples. She encourages questions and is extremely patient. Despite the heat, our knowledgeable and sweet and friendly guide Rie made sure we were interested enough not to notice the much of blazing heat in the 3.5 hour walk we did together. Margaret Louise Wahl（Canada）★★★★â˜. Very beautiful (we happened to time our visit with Coming Of Age Day, so it was busy but great to see so many young people dressed up for their special day). We think this walking tour was an ideal commence touring through tghe Tokyo megacity. First Family Trip to Tokyo - great intro to small town feel. Sumiko had a ton of knowledge of the area and was so friendly and personable. Through not just the tour but also in conversations with Yoshimi-san, we didn't just go on a tour; we got to meet a friend and learn about the personality of Tokyo. We begin at Nezu Station on the Chiyoda Line. Julia Faernemyhr（Sweden）★★★★â˜, Friendly guide and interesting experience. OMAKASE: Yanaka Walking Tour - See 480 traveler reviews, 137 candid photos, and great deals for Arakawa, Japan, at Tripadvisor. Overall this was an enjoyable tour. My wife and I found the Tour most enjoyable and it gave us an excellent overview of old Japan. We enjoyed the time with our guide. Tour focused on walking the streets, visiting shrine and temple, local shops and places to eat, cemetery and back streets. Jenny and I had a fantastic walking tour in Yanaka, last Tuesday. Kevin and Paula. She is such a kind hearted lady who care so much about her customers. We visited many historic temples and were also lucky enough to see the Harvest Celebrations - street parades and a market festival in the local park .We had a very enjoyable half day ! Yumi is a fantastic tour guide. Elle a su nous faire découvrir une nouvelle facette de Tokyo. Quick View. It was an extremely warm day and we visited many beautiful sites in Yanaka including temples, a gorgeous park cemetery, various landmarks and a quaint streetside shopping market area. ・We will customized the tour plan to best fit our customer's desires.・SCAI THE BATHHOUSE is closed on Monday, Sunday, and national holidays. After the Tour was complete we asked Arika some questions regarding our JR Rail pass, Arika assisted greatly with not only her advice but by accompanying us to the JR Rail office to translate our questions. More info. After a full afternoon, we ended the tour in a fascinating shopping street leading back to the meeting point, and she helped us purchase take-away items for supper. Learn about local history and customs while walking through residential neighborhoods made up of original wooden rowhouses, listening to bird song, and enjoying the lack of crowds! Start: Tennoji Temple (station: Nippori, then the south exit) Finish: Nezu Temple (station: Nezu) Time: Allow approximately 4 hours, including stops along the way. Know More about this tour. Gave you the feel of the culture without you feeling like you just got a history lesson. She was very knowledgeable and showed us everything there is to see in Yanaka, she even suggested lunch spots/places to see after the tour was complete. Naho was a very gracious and knowledgeable host, and I would recommend her tour to travelers who want to learn more about old Japan in a relatively short period of time. To round out the journey, we'll partake in delicious food sampling in Yanaka Ginza, a shopping street which best represents the flavors of Old Tokyo. Tokyo bike tour: Ueno, Nezu, Yanaka and Asakusa (20km, 6 hours, English-guided) 3 reviews. It was so nice experience which made us feel Friday night. I'd definitely recommend his trip planning service. It was beautiful! I highly recommend this tour! Sumiko was outstanding in her knowledge and being able to explain all the history of all the attractions we saw. We had a n excellent tour and visited the lively part of Tokyo. One of Japan’s oldest shrine and perhaps most striking, set amidst huge trees and flowering azalea shrubs with ponds, pathways and iconic colored charming wooden structures reflecting age old culture and beauty including several small vermillon colored toriis. The walking tour was a fun way to learn about the history of Yanaka, visit cemetaries amid the cherry blossoms (always a neat way to get the attention of kids), and just meander tiny streets and alley ways rich with history and tradition... no fanfare, no neon lights, just absorbing how people go about their everyday lives.