Eleanor（USA）★★★★

Yanaka walking tour

I highly recommend this tour to see the different side of tokyo, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We enjoyed seeing different temples, old japanese houses, and the beauty and quiet place that Yanaka is known for. It's a way to learn the real japanese culture as told by Takeshi (owner/tour guide). Thank you!

Mary E（USA）★★★★★

Great tour

Lovely tour of an old Tokyo neighborhood. Was a nice escape from the busy city. Highly recommended

smilemaker（japan）★★★★★

Yanaka Tour

Awesome Tour with Sumiko, Lots of culture , great dialogue, If you have the time do not miss this great experience

Jill（Canada）★★★★★

Yanaka and Nippori Walking Tour

What a fantastic tour!!! Sumiko was outstanding in her knowledge and being able to explain all the history of all the attractions we saw. She was kind and considerate in taking the time to thoroughly answer all our questions. I'd recommend her to anyone interested in taking a tour! She's wonderful!!

Beata（Holland）★★★★★

Fantastic experience

I would really recommend this tour to young and all, couples and families. Very informative and enjoyable, Sumiko is a real jewel as a host and she not only made the Yanaka area come to life but also explained a lot about the city, its history, religion and food. Also showed us an amazing restaurant to have lunch and little shops to get lovely souvenirs. Worth every penny.

Jordan（USA）★★★★★

Very fun tour with a great guide

This is a great way to start a trip to Tokyo. I did this tour on my second day, and was brought to many somewhat hidden spots that I would never have stumble across otherwise. Rie was an awesome guide; very informative, kind, and willing to help me interact with the locals which made shopping very easy. I very highly recommend this tour!

Michelle （Thailand）★★★★★

An enjoyable walk in old Tokyo

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. She brought us deep into the heart of Yanaka and showed us quite a lot of insights into the time of the Shoguns. I highly commend Rie to all interested history buffs.

Laura（USA）★★★★★

Terrific tour of a beautiful place in Tokyo with Mikko

This was a welcome change from the busy streets of Tokyo! Mikko's command of the English language was exceptional and she was attentive to our group needs. 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. Mikko gave us the history of places we stopped along with some background on the culture of Japan. She scheduled enough breaks where we could cool off and gave us a good recommendation for a traditional Japanese lunch. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Mikko.

Carolyn （Scotland）★★★★★

Enjoyable afternoon tour

We really enjoyed our afternoon tour of Yanaka with Hizuru. It was very informative, interesting and went to places we would not have found ourselves. A nice mix of history and culture. Hizuru took photos of us and each location then sent them that evening by email to us which was a really nice touch. Highly recommended.

Chirag（）★★★★★

Yanaka tour with guide Hisako

It was an excellent off beat tour of Yanaka at Tokyo with Guide Hisako. This started at Nippori Station. She was perfectly on time having name plate with her. She was very kind; knowledgeable and polite. She took me at all the places which was mentioned in itenary. She gave me extra time where I was interested more. After the tour was over she dropped me at Station. She also explained me about various local special sweets and specialty of Japan. We tasted a Delicious sweet with green tea on way.
Thanks Hisako for showing me such a beautiful Tokyo which I had not expected and taking good photos of me at various places.

Brigitte（USA）★★★★★

A must do

So pure and humble and great for photos theres also koi and turtles at arms length so great for kids.

Meghan（USA）★★★★★

A fantastic morning in historic Yanaka

The Yanaka walking tour was a wonderful experience. My guide, Rie, was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and an absolute joy to be with. This isn't just a tour, it's a pleasant morning strolling through one of the most scenic and peaceful areas of Tokyo with a good friend. 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! Pay respect to the deities of the local shrines, get your fortune told at a temple, try delectable local sweets all while learning about Japanese culture.
I couldn't have hoped for a better tour, it was a perfect morning that I would recommend to anyone traveling to Tokyo. Make sure to escape the chaos of downtown and get yourself up to Yanaka! Also request Rie, she made the tour what it was. Instead of a dry recitation of facts, she brings the information to life with her wit and kindness. A five star guide for a five star tour!

Heinrich Vogt（Germany）★★★★★

Yanaka walking tour - well worth it

I never thought a tea ceremony could be that enjoyable. Thanks to our guide Rie, we were shown a very interesting and peaceful part of Tokyo, that I never would have come across on my own.

Heather McKenzie（Australia）★★★★★

Yanaka Tour

Rie was an excellent guide . She was knowledgeable friendly and her English was excellent. The tour was very interesting and we would thoroughly recommend it.

John & Barbara Bloniarz（USA）★★★★★

Yanaka walking tour

Rie was a wonderful guide and the tour was interesting. Her warm personality really made a difference.

Rosita C（Netherlands）★★★★★

Excellent

Very informatif tour given by a very nice and intelligent tourleader Yoshimi. We've booked the tour on the second day of our stay in Japan and that was a good choise! Because of the extensive information Yoshimi provided we understood all the other important sightseeings in the following places in Japan we have visited.
I can recommend this tour with Yoshimi.

Eleanor H（Australia）★★★★★

Yanaka Walking Tour

We spent 3.5 hours walking around the Yanaka area with Yuki. She was very knowledgeable and was able to shed some light on the history of the area and Japanese history in general. We were able to see a less touristy side of Tokyo and enjoy time as the locals. Sampling foods from the sidewalk stalls was another highlight. We would highly recommend this tour to get to know the area. Yuki is a fantastic guide who made everything come alive.

Paul S（Australia）★★★★★

Yanaka Walking Tour

We booked this tour through the Veltra website as they gave the best description of the tour and their follow up communications were excellent. We received an email containing a detailed description of where and when to meet at Nippori station, a photo of the guide and her contact details. The tour was quite an easy 5 km walk at a reasonable pace over 3.5 hours, however did involve walking up and down steps and hills. The tour itself was interesting as walked through the local streets and got to see how the locals live. Our guide Junko was very knowledgeable and explained a lot of the history of the area as we visited cemeteries and temples. Junko allowed plenty of time for stops for coffee and shopping. Overall this was an enjoyable tour.

LeAnne Koliha（USA）★★★★★

“A lovely look at residential Tokyo ”

This walking tour gives you a chance to get away from the crowded commercial areas and see Tokyo the way the locals do

Mary Heaney（USA）★★★★★

“Experience the Old and Nastagic Tokyo Yanaka Walking Tour”

Wonderful tour
Excellent guide
Ms . Suzuki was very engaging and fun
Knowledge was great
Small group of 10 made the walk manageable

Tabitha Steiner（USA）★★★★★

“Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour”

What an incredible day we had on our walking tour today. Our guide, Rie, was extremely knowledgeable and delightful. It was so nice to get away from the busy streets of the shopping districts and see another side of Tokyo. We learned so much about Japanese History and culture. Absolutely would take this tour again!

Joseph D（Australia）★★★★

Good different view of Tokyo!

This is a good walking tour of Tokyo that gives a different perspective to Japanese culture and life. Tour focused on walking the streets, visiting shrine and temple, local shops and places to eat, cemetery and back streets.

John Williams（USA）★★★★★

“Great introduction to Japan”

This tour with Yuki was just what we were looking for. She was able to show us several sites in Yanaka. But the most valuable part was she was able to set the sites in historical and societal context. It made the rest of our trip in Japan more enjoyable.

Vanle（USA）★★★★★

Absolutely brilliant half-day exploration!

The Omakase tour with our guide, Rie, was spectacular. Rie is very knowledgeable of the historical sites she took us to in the Nippori area. I loved that she took her time with us, and explained the significance of each landmark - in addition to making the wealth of information entertaining. Her enthusiasm for teaching shines brighter at each site as she engages her audience, and she goes above and beyond to address our questions.
We would have never been able to experience Japan, let alone the Nippori, as in depth as we had without Rie. By the end of the tour, my wife and I agreed it was as if we had known Rie for a very long time. If you enjoy walking tours, and learning about the nuances of Japanese culture, we highly recommend this tour with Rie. She takes you off the beaten path away from the hoards of crowds, and makes you feel right at home.

Ombretta B（USA）★★★★★

Yoshimi is the best!

Yoshimi my guide was fantastic.I learned so much from her about Japan history.She is very knoledgable and friendly.She also knows all the best shops and unique stores.U will not be disappointed.

Ken Murphy（Australia）★★★★★

Yanaka walking tour

This simple casual walking tour turned out to be a highlight of our holiday. The weather was perfect which always helps. The pace was easy, allowing plenty of opportunity for conversation, and the locations visited were just perfect for what we were after. This was complimented by our guide, Rie, who was knowledgeable and friendly and made the day. We felt that we were being shown Tokyo by a friend. Highly recommended

Mike G（USA）★★★★★

Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour

Highly recommended! Rie is a wonderful guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming many questions. First, she sent detailed and illustrated information on the meeting point, which was very helpful for new visitors. She explained about the beautiful shrines, temples and cemeteries we toured, and about practices involving fortunes and wishes. 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. The walk is active and calls for comfortable shoes, but it is not overly strenuous.

Warren Richter（Australia）★★★★★

Brilliant tour of Yanaka

This tour was outstanding, probably the best we have ever been on. As we wandered through the quiet streets, parks, temples and galleries of Yanaka, Mana gave us a fascinating insight into the history, culture, people and stories of the area and beyond. This was a great way to experience Tokyo. We highly recommend this tour.

Graham Sherling（UK）★★★★★

Yanaka Tour with Mana

The tour was very interesting and is an area of Tokyo very worthwhile visiting. Mana was a very good guide whom provided many tips for Tokyo generally.

Parejitainc（USA）★★★★★

Yanaka Tour with Yoshimi

Our tour of Yanaka was wonderful. Yoshimi was in constant communication with us for the meeting time and was a pleasure to be around throughout our time with her. She speaks excellent English and is very educated on this area and Japanese culture and history. Yanaka is a very special area in Tokyo that you cannot miss during your visit. It is very different from the rest of Tokyo and Yoshimi truly brings it to life. She encourages questions and is extremely patient. She is also visibly pleased to see her guests interested in learning about this beautiful country and its history. The tour of Yanaka is highly recommended and so is Yoshimi!

Cliessa Nagle（USA）★★★★★

A wonderful tour

This walking tour of Tokyo was everything we expected. The stops were well planned and interesting. Nakano put information in clear historical and present day context so that it all made sense. We recommend this tour with enthusiasm.

Michael Bormann（Germany）★★★★

“Tempeltour mitten in Tokio”

Wie sagt man so schön - Qualität zeigt sich dann, wenn etwas nicht läuft, wie geplant. Ich habe meine Tour viel zu spät (einen Tag vorher) online gebucht und versäumt anzugeben, an welcher der beiden Touren ich teilnehmen möchte (9 oder 14 Uhr). Gut, es gab keine Eingabemaske, bei der explizit nach der Uhrzeit gefragt wurde, auch hat man von unterschiedlichen Buchungen abgesehen. Aber sei es drum. Die Bestätigung für den 9 Uhr-Termin landet in meinem Spam-Ordner und wurde von mir erst kurz vor neun gesehen. Auf meine Antwort, dass mir 9 Uhr nicht passen und ich es ohnehin nicht mehr rechtzeitig zum Treffpunkt schaffen würde, kam - wie selbstverständlich - die Antwort, wir suchen einen anderen Führer und wenn wir keinen finden, erstatten wir die Gebühren. Ich war angetan und hoffte, dass es nicht zur Erstattung kommen würde. Kam es im Ergebnis nicht, meine Führerin war etwa 20 Minuten vor er verabredeten Zeit dar und wir konnten überpünktlich starten. Die Tour begann auf dem Friedhof hinter dem Nippori-Bahnhof. Ich bin grds der Meinung, dass man auf Friedhöfen viel über ein Land lernen kann. Das bewahrheitete sich auch dieses Mal wieder. Wir sprachen nicht nur über Fragen rund um Tod und Bestattung, sondern auch über die verschiedenen dort bestatteten Persönlichkeiten und kamen so auf die Geschichte Tokios und Japans wie auch die Religion zu sprechen. Dies setze sich bei den teilweise sehr versteckten Tempeln fort. Allein hätte ich viele der besuchten Orte nicht gefunden und die gefundenen nicht verstanden. Es war ein rundum Nachmittag, der zwar etwas strubbelig begann, aber nach hinten raus ein Highlight meines Aufenthalts in Tokio bleibt.

SYLVIA PUTNAM（USA）★★★★★

Great walking tour!

Great walking tour in a beautiful quaint part of Tokyo - highly recommend!!!

Nha Huyen Nguyen（USA）★★★★★

A Must See

We first bought the tour for Friday morning, but my boyfriend got sick, and they were nice enough to reschedule us for Saturday afternoon. The tour they schedule us was a private tour, and with NO extra charge. I was very impressed with their customer service. Our guide, Yoshimi, was every nice and knowledgable. I would have never knew about these places without taking the tour. If I ever come back to Tokyo, I would visit Yanaka again.

Ledi Hector（Australia）★★★★★

Historical walking tour

We met our lovely guide Hizuru, at Nippori station, and started our tour in the adjacent Yanaka cemetery, which is huge. We are a family of 5 (children 16,14 &11). Hizuru explained how the cemetery is steeped in history and how different the graves and memorials are, based on Buddhist, Shinto or Christian faiths. There are many interesting tidbits of information, and famous burials in the cemetery and we then visited the Tenno-Ji Temple that has the bronze Buddha. Hizuru showed us how to purify our hands and explained about the history of the region and the Edo period of Japanese government. We also experienced our first minor earthquake tremor whilst at the temple! We then walked through to cemetery to the residential area of Yanaka and we decided to experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony (no pressure to do this, we asked to do it). The tea ceremony was amazing and we each had to choose our own bowl for the matcha tea (note, this is quite bitter) and then were given information about the ceramics (they use antiques). All really interesting. We had a sweet bean “cake” before our matcha, shown how to drink the tea according to ritual, and then given another roasted green tea drink. Overall would highly recommend the experience. We also walked to Nezu Temple which has large gardens and torii-lined pathways. 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 then walked around Yanaka- there are many art galleries and craft shops/artisans and you can stop wherever you want. Another highlight was a traditional merchant building. We finished up in a market stall street (lots and lots of little shops) and then finished off at the sunset steps before reaching Nippori station where we started. Hizuru has lots of information to impart if you are interested. We enjoyed our time with Hizuru and thought it was a great way to learn a bit about Japanese culture and history. Also, Hizuru saw that our kids were getting tired at the end and magically provided some chocolate to keep them going!

Gladys Tallud（Philippines）★★★★★

A wonderful way to travel back in time

Yoshimi is an excellent guide. Very informative and helpful. I shall definitively return to Japan soon as there’s still a lot of amazing things to experience

Daryl Carew（Australia）★★★★★

Recommend the tour

The walking tour was very interesting and informative. Very worthwhile to do it. Thank you Yuki who was very friendly and helpful.

Jenn B（USA）★★★★★

Yanaka Walking Tour: Great way to spend the afternoon!

I recommend the walking tour of Yanaka area of Tokyo. My guide, Nobuko, was knowledgeable about the area, flexible in her approach, and nice to spend the afternoon with. A really nice way to spend an afternoon!

Brad Emmerson（Australia）★★★★★

Walking tour with Hizuru

We had a great morning getting to see areas we would never have visited and came away with a much better understanding of Japanese traditions. My wife enjoyed the shopping at the little family businesses along the way. Thanks Hizuru.

Katsumi（Japan）★★★★★

Yanaka is beautiful ancient town in Tokyo

Great tour with excellent guide.It was sunny nice weather when we had a trip. Leisurely stroll through the good scenery and beautiful town.

Stefanie Schubert（Australia）★★★★★

Walking tour of Yanaka

We spent an afternoon with Rie, who was an excellent guide. She shared so much knowledge of history and culture -- it gave us a great appreciation for the neighbourhood and history of Tokyo. We had fun tea experience, went to some shops, and walked through streets, temples, markets and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Would highly recommend the tour and in particular Rie as a guide. Very well organized and enjoyable experience.

Fiona Strachan （Australia）★★★★★

Nostalgic Tokyo!! Must experience....!

What a GREAT TOUR!! Yuki-san emailed me prior to our tour - just to let me know where to meet! The weather was grey and chilly but the tour was fantastic from start to finish. Yuki-san explained everything from Tokyo's different Era, Shoguns, Emperors, Buddhism and Shintoism, Neighborhood and Food... I could ask anything and she had the maps and prints ready to explain away! It was Johnny's first trip to Japan - so he was super excited to experience everything about old Tokyo and walk around to see houses among temples and shrines. Everything about this tour was for me nostalgic because I grew up in neighborhood like this - but the bonus was Yuki-san and her knowledge and how she conveyed all the fascinating stories behind every corner of this historic town. This is a must tour and I highly recommend Yuki-san as your guide!!

Philippe Hujoel（USA）★★★★★

wish granted

Great guide, informative morning.
Pleasant stroll in the graveyard of the rich, famous, and unlucky souls.

Andrew（USA）★★★★★

Yanesen walking tour march

Mikko was a wonderful guide and spent time showing us around the temples/old town and helping us understand the social/political and cultural concepts of the area. Nothing was too much trouble. Mikko recommended some great locations after the tour. Her English was excellent as was her ear for jokes and social understanding. One of the best guides I have had. Being late 20's she was able to bring a maturity to the tour, but was also able to bring youthful good humour to what we did. Rgds Andrew

Julia Davis（USA）★★★★★

Yanaka tour

Loved quiet walk with knowledgeable Hisako, who shared with me pearls of Japanese history and guided me through charming neighborhood of Yanaka . It was lovely! Highly recommend

Marina Romagholi（Australia）★★★★★

Yanaka Walking Tour

What a wonderful way to see old Tokyo. The walking pace was easy and we had plenty of time to see all of the historical sites. Our group was small enough for us to be able to ask questions of our knowledgable guide Rei, who was excellent. Very enjoyable.

Constance Chan（Canada）★★★★★

Yanaka walking tour

Yuki was an excellent English speaking guide - very knowledgeable and accommodating of my 8 year old son. I highly recommend her as a guide.

Digger B（Australia）★★★★★

Was interesting way to learn area and meet people

I enjoyed the tour, instead of a stuffy boring tour , it was casual yet informative. Gave you the feel of the culture without you feeling like you just got a history lesson. Learned about the area and the people.

TravelxVet（Australia）★★★★★

Yanaka Historical Walking Tour

Outstanding walking tour in historical area of Tokyo. Covers beautiful temples, cherry blossom trees, and the largest cemetery in Tokyo. We also went to local residential areas, shops, and a coffee shop. Rie was an excellent guide! Reasonably priced. Highly recommended!

valinkent（USA）★★★★★

Enthusiastic Guide, fascinating Tour, great introduction to historic Tokyo

Well worth the experience - a long 3.5 hour walking tour around some of the most interesting parts of Tokyo, taking in the largest cemetery, temples, coffee shop, local delicacies, local street markets and a host of interesting facts. 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. As there were only six of us and a baby, the dynamics were excellent due to the intimacy and we all had a great time. I think this type of tour works best with smaller groups of no more than 7 or 8 at a time because streets can be narrow and also people (like us!) have a habit of being distracted by all the interesting things one sees which must make it seem to the guide that they're trying to herd cats! Mikiko went the extra mile - at the end of the tour (we were tired so she MUST have been) she took the trouble to guide us to the best bus stop to get us back to our hotel, staying to ensure we were safely on it and even waving us off. Talk about great customer service! Highly recommended and a super introduction to a great City.

Dixon McMillan（new Zealand）★★★★★

Enjoyed

My wife and I found the Tour most enjoyable and it gave us an excellent overview of old Japan. The guide provided great insight into the history of the area,we found it very interesting.

Marie Hamel（Canada）★★★★★

Yanaka Walking Tour (in French)

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le tour guidé à pied, en français, du quartier Yanaka, à Tokyo. Notre guide, Takeshi, était très compétent et cultivé. Il était aussi très disponible pour répondre aux questions. Ses connaissances sur l’histoire du quartier étaient très étendues. Ses explications étaient claires et complètes et son français excellent. Le rythme de marche était adéquat. Je recommanderais chaudement ce tour guidé à des visiteurs soucieux de connaître en profondeur un quartier historique de Tokyo, tout en profitant d’une marche agréable.

Janice Tomlinson（Australia）★★★★★

Experience Old and Nostalgic Tokyo: Yanaka Walking Tour

The Yanaka Walking Tour was wonderful. The tour takes you through the quiet and serene areas of this bustling city as well as traditional shopping and food areas. Our guide, Rie, was very friendly, knowledgeable and obliging. Great guide, great tour.

Stuart Wong（USA）★★★★★

First Family Trip to Tokyo - great intro to small town feel

We were looking for a way to introduce our two boys (10 and 12 years old) to what Tokyo used to be like outside of the hustle and bustle and glitz and glamour of the main tourist spots. 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. It helped that we had wonderfully warm weather with blue skies and sunshine to complement the shrines and temples that we visited throughout the morning with Yoshimi-san.

Bruce Gordon（USA）★★★★★

Very enjoyable afternoon in Yanaka neighborhood

My wife & I had a wonderful afternoon with Rie Suzuki (guild) walking throughout the Yanaka neighborhood. Rie was very informative, insightful and fun. As a result, our tour quickly felt more like an afternoon walk with an old friend. We will definitely do a similar walking tour next time we visit Tokyo. Great tour!

Oliver de Wilde（Germany）★★★★★

Exploring the Yanaka bit of Tokyo we didn't know was there

An excellent walking tour of this small area with some great stories and history behind the little streets. Rie was an excellent guide and very knowledge of the area. Would recommend for a different side of Tokyo.

adrian bundy, susan bundy（UK）★★★★★

YANAKA WALKING TOUR

We had a great walking tour around the old parts of Yanaka with our fantastic guide Junko. It was the most interesting and fun part of our trip to Tokyo so far. Nothing was rushed or too much trouble. Thank you once again JunCo. Sue and Adrian UK.

Gillian P（）★★★★★

Yanaka walking tour

Fabulous. A very interesting glimpse of old Japan, off the crowded, usual tourist routes. Terrific guide.

Inja（Australia）★★★★★

Great experience

Having never been to Tokyo before I wanted to see and learn about a historic area, Yanaka what a good choice and better still was the guide Hizuru who explained and explored the area with me.I was nervous about using the trains alone so opted to be picked up at the hotel. Hizuru took me smoothly through the rush hour trains to the meeting point, which is at a station.
The walking tour was wonderful, Hizuru shared her massive knowledge and nothing was too much trouble. She anticipated needs and answered all the never ending questions.
This was a super introduction to Tokyo and I highly recommend it.

Julia Faernemyhr（Sweden）★★★★★

Friendly guide and interesting experience

We got a private tour with our guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history of Tokyo and Japan.

Safwat Mitri（Egypt）★★★★★

My guided tour in Yanaka Tokyo

A great experience around the old heart of Tokyo.
Wonderful guide, courteous knowledgeable and taking us around at our own pace.
Recommended

Elena Kapsaskis, Darcey Harrison（UK）★★★★★

Great start to our holiday in Japan

Firstly the meeting point was very easy to locate as in our confirmation email a picture was attached of the area as well as a picture of the tour guide. There was also the itinerary attached. Nobuko, our tour guide, was lovely and tried her best to answer all of our questions. We covered a lot of areas and learned a lot about Japan's history and culture. We got to walk through many little alleyways/residential areas and see a handful of beautiful cemeteries and buddhist/shinto shrines/temples. Great day out, would highly recommend if you are okay with walking for 3-4 hours! But you do get the chance to rest along the way, as well as buy some snacks/drinks. Thank you Nobuko for a wonderful experience! -Darcey & Elena

Jonathan A（）★★★★★

Outstanding Tour and Tour Guide

The Yanaka walking tour was a great experience. Mana local knowledge and professionalism is second to none! A tour with Mana is a must if you are visiting Tokyo!

Kyle Blaha, （USA）★★★★★

Inside Japan

We enjoyed our few hours with Hisako, mostly due to the amount we learned about Japanese history and the daily life of the modern Japanese family. She we adored her as much as the facts and sights of the tour. Our favorite part was walking down the small alleys like locals and hearing the purpose and function within of all of the small details.

Daniel（USA）★★★★★

Best Tour inside Tokyo!

We really enjoyed our private tour with Mikko! She speaks fluent English, is very knowledgeable and gives great costumer service! Highly recommend taking this tour as you will be walking and visiting where the locals live, where they buried their dead (visited the tomb of a shogun) and learning along the way their culture. Our two TEENS also enjoyed the day!

Chen（Brazil）★★★★★

Off the beaten path in Tokyo.

We had a wonderful day with Yoshimi San, who showed us some less tourists crowded spots, but not less interesting places in Yanaka, enriched by her comments. We highly recommend the tour, especially with Yoshimi San.

Wanderwhatsnext（USA）★★★★★

Tokyo Walking Tour

I enjoyed a great time in my walking tour in Tokyo! My guide was able to share many interesting historical and cultural information which made the experience worthwhile. My guide, Mikko, was personable, knowledgeable and helpful to make the most of the entire visit. Thank you again Mikko-san!

Brian（USA）★★★★★

Walking Tour

We enjoyed the time with our guide. Ended up being just the two of use with her. We saw a number of sites up close, and we're able to ask many specific questions to learn more about Tokyo.

Lee（USA）★★★★★

Great intro to Japan

Our Tour guide Hisako Takahashi gave us an insightful introduction to Japan. Taught us the cleansing ritual prior to entering Temples and educated us on Shinto and Buddhism religious practices.

Fightingcrow（USA）★★★★★

Amazing tour with a local guide!

An absolutely great tour with Ms. Yoshimi. She met us right at the gate of the train station and then led us around to see the most interesting sights in Yanaka. We started with a tour through the graveyard...which may sound unusual...but was filled with insights into both Buddhist and Shinto religious practices. She was also able to show us the final resting places of important historical figures. After that we walked to a nearby temple where she explained its history, that particular sect of Buddhism, and the proper way to enter such a temple and offer prayers. From there we saw traditional houses, an old sake brewery, and many more temples both big and small. At each temple she showed us something that made that temple unique, such as hundreds of vermilion torii gates that you pass through for good luck. We wrapped it all up as we walked back to the train station through a popular shopping area full of souvenirs and food. Throughout the tour Ms. Yoshimi was an excellent guide full of information, spoke flawless English, and was able to answer all of our questions about both the tour and Japan in general. One tip: it was one of the hottest days of the year during our tour so be sure to bring an umbrella (for the sun), sunscreen, and money for bottles of water as you walk the tour. Bottom line: I highly recommend this tour!

Enora M（France）★★★★★

Visite du quartier de Yanaka

Merci pour cette visite inoubliable avec une guide très prévenante, très dynamique et souriante. Elle a su nous faire découvrir une nouvelle facette de Tokyo. Son français était vraiment compréhensible. Elle nous a permis d'apprendre sur les religions au Japon, ainsi qu'une belle initiation à l'histoire.
Merci encore, la famille a vraiment passé un moment fantastique.

Ljuba Busse（Germany）★★★★★

Excellent Yanaka walking tour

We had an excellent and entertaining tour with Mikko. She was such a wonderful guide with inspiring personality, even our kids had fun! Mikko showed us, beside the must seen places also some hidden spots, we would never had found ourselves. The time flew by and we had an inspiring start into our visit to Tokyo. Last but not least, we had a recommendation for lunch after the tour, which happened to be another highlight. So, strongly recommended tour with Mikko! Arigato gozimasu.

Rosemary Ayling （USA）★★★★★

Lovely way to spend a morning! Highly recommend!!

Shizue our guide, was lovely. Knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. Our group was small, only two of us!! Went at a leisurely pace, but saw a lot. What an educational experience!! Learned so much about Japanese religious beliefs, way of life and culture. Thank you Shizue!!

Andrew（UK）★★★★★

Great walking tour, Recommended

We had a lovely morning strolling around old Tokyo. 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. We were fortunate to have Yoshimi as our guide, who spoke perfect English, had deep knowledge of the sites and was also charming, kind and considerate. At one point our younger daughter was beginning to suffer in the heat and Yoshimi had no problem to change around the order of the walk to enable us to take a twenty minute break in a traditional Japanese cafe. First stop was the old cemetery, with many interesting stories relating to the grave stones. We visited several Temples and Shrines and the nice thing was how quiet and peaceful they were compared to more famous ones in Tokyo and Kyoto. After walking around a more residential area we finished by sampling some delicious street food whilst walking back to the station. Recommended.

Destination（USA）★★★★★

Highly recommended tour and guide

Sachiko was a fabulous guide. I saw parts of Tokyo away from skyscrapers and hustle and bustle. The tour was informative and Sachiko was excellent in explaining the culture and sights. Book this tour!

Helen（NZ）★★★★★

Mrs

A very good tour. Yoshimi, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and delightful. She really helped us understand old Tokyo. Highly recommended! It was a very hot humid day, so drink stops and a few rests in the shade were important.

Carolyn（USA）★★★★★

Cultural highlight!

Yumi is a wonderful tour guide who gave a well planned snapshot of Japan in 3 hr in a lovely area of Tokyo. Away from the main tour area we visited a quiet part of town with many many shrines and temples. Her knowledge, pace and highlights made this a highlight of our visit. This area of town in Nippori is more “real Tokyo” than other area and she made it come alive.

Sonja Gaydies （Germany）★★★★★

Atmospheric tour with knowledgable guide

We went for a 3.5 hour walk through Yarnaka with our guide Sumiko. She had a great way of sharing her knowledge with us and gave us great tips where to have breakfast and lunch too. Would definitely recommend!

Marissa Medjeral-Mills（Singapore）★★★★★

Great morning walk through Yanaka 'Temple Town'

Our group really enjoyed our walking tour with Hizuri through Yanaka, the historic area of Tokya awash with temples and history. Hizuri shared the history of the area and Tokyo in general, but it was done in a way that was very interesting, conversational and never felt like a lecture. She set a good pace to try and show us as much as she could in the time we had and we saw beautiful temples, historic buildings, artisan shops, a bathhouse, learnt about the various traditions and cultures about honouring ancestors in the cemetery and took many lovely photos of us that she shared promptly with us just after the tour was done. The traditional artisan mochi shop she took us to was fantastic and she was always ready to answer our questions. Hizuri was so well prepared that she gave us fans to deal with the hot weather. A few days before the tour the company sent us a photo of our meeting spot, what we were going to go see and even a photo of our tour guide. Can't recommend this tour and Hizuri enough. Only one very small negative thing I would say is to bring mosquito repellant with you as the hot weather meant there were some mosquitos about the first temple we went to. Otherwise I was thoroughly impressed with the professionalism of the tour and the charm of Hizuri and the Yanaka area.

Gus Riboldi（Australia）★★★★★

Best city walking tour I have been on

A fantastic morning exploring the area and streets around Yanaka. It’s a break away from the frantic pace of Tokyo and a wonderful insight into the history and culture of the area. Our guide Yoshimi was amazing; she kept in touch about directions of how to get to our meeting place, had packed hand towels to dry our hands during stops on the walk, and even gave us small coins for traditional prayers at the shrines. I always like to do a city walk when I travel and this is the best I’ve been on. Thanks Yoshimi, you made the morning very memorable for us. Gus

chiaramitola（）★★★★★

Very friendly moment

Very clear and interesting original tour of old Tokyo. I have find the tour so relaxing time. Tanks for all answer.

Katie Peters（USA）★★★★★

Fantastic intro to Japanese culture and old Tokyo

Ms.Hisako was a lovely and knowledgeable guide on our walk. While I'd been to several shrine/temples before, she explained their features and I found myself with a new appreciation for these details that I had overlooked before. I certainly recommend this tour as a great way to feel a little less like a tourist and a little more like walking with a knowledgeable local friend!

Verena Fallack（Gremany）★★★★★

Peaceful and old-fashioned area of Tokyo

I enjoyed this tour with guide Yoshimi. We walked around the Yanaka area and saw a museum of sake, the graveyard, many old/narrow alleyways, lots of hidden cafes and shops, temples, especially Nezu Shrine. We were right in the centre of Tokyo but these were really quiet areas with a lot of character. Our guide told us lots of historical information you wouldn't know without a guide, as well as personal anecdotes that added flavour to the tour. I think it was a great chance to experience a more authentic Japan without leaving Tokyo.

Sue（UK）★★★★★

Informative and Thoroughly Enjoyable Walk

Really enjoyed this tour of the Yanaka area. Our guide, Hasiko, was excellent, and gently led us through this beautiful, calm part of Tokyo. I went back and walked the tour again with my husband and was able to tell him so much that Hasiko had imparted to our group. Would highly recommend this walk. It was a real treat!

Donnelley Bruce（Australia）★★★★★

Tokyo:Yanaka walking tour

An interesting morning with my knowledgeable guide in the old Yanaka district of Tokyo. Visiting cemetary, temples and shrines, interesting quirky streets and shops. Complimented my previous two weeks of travel through Japan.

MissBabs21（UK）★★★★★

Escape from frenetic city life to calm oasis on Yanaka walking tour

An interesting part of Tokyo which is easy to reach from Nippori station on Yamanote Line once you know how! It was interesting to see the shrines and cemeteries with a Japanese guide who could explain elements of the Shinto and Buddhist religious practices and also point out some of the botanical aspects of this tour e.g ginkgo biloba trees. We did get taken to a small art gallery and I think it would have been good to have a cafe stop in the middle as 3 hours of shrines is quite a long time and it would have given more variety.

Steve Trubac（USA）★★★★★

Walking Tour with Yumi

This is a fantastic tour. I chose this tour because I was interested in seeing an older and quieter part of Tokyo, and it did not disappoint! Yumi is a fantastic tour guide. I learned so much from her and also appreciated the great food tips as well!

Gul Aroras（）★★★★★

Excellent tour by Yohshimi san

Beautifully conducted tour by the very elegant and knowledgeable Yoshimi san. Due to some confusion, I was late by 10 mins and she was very gracious about it. She was available on WhatsApp to guide me patiently. The tour was very pretty with the beautiful, quite neighbourhood. I would highly recommend it if you want a dose of history, good company and a pretty walk!

Kim Millar（USA）★★★★★

Great tour of Yanaka

We so enjoyed our stroll around Yanaka with Arika. Her English was impeccable and she made sure we saw many sights: Yanaka Cemetery, Nezu-Jinja shrine, neighborhood homes, shops and schools, and temples around every corner. This tour is a great chance to see Tokyo away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Arika is cheerful and pleasant and even joined us for lunch to make sure we ordered correctly! Take this tour when you've seen all the "tourist" attractions.

Ashley Spivey（USA）★★★★★

Off the beaten bath

Nice tour away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The guide is very knowledgeable about the area and sites.

Noel McCann（USA）★★★★★

The Best District You've Never Heard Of in Tokyo

I arrived from LAX at 6 AM so I was looking for a relaxing tour to kick things off. Yumi is fantastic, and she showed me temples and local haunts in this overlooked district in a 4 hour stroll. I greatly appreciated her knowledge of the district and I felt like I saw a genuine, traditional side to the city that makes Asakusa look like far more touristy in comparison. I strongly recommend this to anyone looking to go off the beaten path while in Tokyo

Jessica van der Molen（Australia）★★★★★

Great way to spend a morning

Arika was a fabulous guide, great amount of information. Very interesting and nice to see some of the older areas of Tokyo. I really enjoyed my morning.

Jamie Atkinson （India）★★★★★

Very informative and enjoyable tour with the most friendly guide

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, which covered religious, historical, and cultural aspects of Yanaka, as well as food and shopping opportunities. Our guide Hizuru was very knowledgeable and also very friendly. We visited the cemetery, several temples and shrines, a local artist, a bakery, a steamed bun outlet, and enjoyed walking through the back-streets and main street visiting the market and many local shops. 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. After the tour, she was also very helpful in providing directions in the cemetery to the family tomb of a Japanese friend. We would definitely recommend this tour, and specifically Hizuru as the guide.

Christopher Turner（USA）★★★★★

Great Tour of Yanaka

Had the pleasure of attending this small group tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made the whole experience all-around excellent.

Sophie Welsh （Australia）★★★★★

Great Tour Awesome Guide

We booked the tour as our first to do after arriving in Tokyo to experience old Tokyo, the tour didn’t disappoint. It’s hard to believe this little community survives in the hustle of Tokyo. Our guide Arika was awesome!!!! Arika’s english was perfect and her knowledge of the area was excellent. 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. Arika went above and beyond and we can’t thank her enough for assisting us. We highly recommend this tour, hopefully your experience will be the same for you as it was for us.

Susan Scanlan（USA）★★★★★

A Taste of Old Tokyo

If you are interested in historic Tokyo/Japan, this is a nice tour. My guide, Rei, was knowledgeable in not only the history of Japan, but also Shinto and Buddhist customs. The tour walks through graveyards, temples, and older businesses. Rei had visual aides to make her explanations more understandable, was helpful in suggesting other things that I might see on the trip, and taught me some of the basics like where to get money and how the subway works. I highly recommend this tour early in your trip to get aquatinted with Japan.

Stephen W（）★★★★★

Wonderful tour and Great Guide

Only positives for my daughter and myself on this walking tour. Firstly, our guide, Arika was wonderful. Arika: - speaks and understands english very well - knows the history of the area and Japanese culture - is able to answer any questions we had - patient and helpful in giving us as much time as we needed at various spots. - not only offered but actually assisted after the tour when had a bit of a hitch on our holiday. The tour itself was a unique view of community living in Tokyo. We didn't really see many tourists during the entire walk, even at the market stall street at the end. The local coffee shop we visited made the best cup of cappuccino we had in Tokyo and some beautiful muffins and other treats...totally unexpected in the suburban backstreets. We would definitely highly recommend taking this walking tour.

Paul Summerell（Australia）★★★★★

Very good introduction to Japan

We had a wonderful time on this walking tour. Our guide was very friendly an knowledgeable. Such a beautiful place to visit and it was good to learn how to be respectful when visiting shrines. Thank you so much.

pmahend（）★★★★★

Unique walking tour of old Tokyo

Thank you so much for joining the tour and your wonderful review!
I’m glad that you had a great time in Yanaka. I hope you will come back to Tokyo and explore hidden gems again. I’m looking forward to seeing you next time!

Daniel, Lily（Spain）★★★★★

Rie is an excellent guide

Our guide Rie was a great guide. She took us on a 3 hour walk of Yanaka and spent the time to provide us detailed information and history of all the sites along the way. She is very pleasant and knowledgeable and was very flexible in making sure that she covered the areas of most interest to us. Thank ou

Alan Thomson（Thailand）★★★★★

A great day

A lovely day spent wandering through the small streets of this old neighborhood
The guide was excellent sharing information and we stopped off for a lovely coffee.

Leonid Gutnik（USA）★★★★★

Excellent tour

Excellently tour. It allows you to see a different Tokyo: private houses, old temples, to see the everyday life of ordinary Tokyo residents. We enjoyed walking through the streets of old city and a lot of historical facts we had learned....

Megan Agius（Australia）★★★★★

Yanaka Walking Tour

Emiko was a fabulous guide! We throughly enjoyed our guided tour through old Tokyo and really appreciated Emilio’s insight into the culture and customs. We would recommend this tour and Emiko to our fellow travellers.

Thomas Brady（USA）★★★★★

A gem of a neighborhood

Emiko was a fantastic guide, answering all of our questions as we explored a really cool neighborhood of Tokyo!

Lucas Casey（USA）★★★★★

Temples and Snake Street

Rie was an excellent and accommodating guide for this tour. We visited many shrines, walked down scenic snake street and grabbed a bite to eat.

Kyle Olsen（USA）★★★★★

A superb tour!

We had a lovely experience in Yanaka with Hitomi. Truly — we were made to feel like family members and so enjoyed the many sites of this neighborhood. Highly recommend Hitomi.
She’s knowledgeable, polite and friendly. Our experience couldn’t have been better.

Krace Sheng （Germany）★★★★★

Walking in Yanaka in a beautiful sunny afternoon

We had very nice walking tour with Molly, she is knowledgeable, patient and very friendly,and speaks excellent English:-)

Alison Beitzel（Australia）★★★★★

Walking tour Yanaka

Hi, we recently completed a Walking tour of Yanaka. Our guide, Fumiko, was very knowledgeable and entertaining on this tour. Certainly opened our eyes on the history of Yanaka and Japan in general. Recommend this tour for those wanting a little bit history.

Barbara DE JONGHE（France）★★★★★

Une belle après midi de découvertes !

Nous avons découvert tellement d'endroits que nous n aurions pas vus sans notre guide ! Beaucoup d explications très intéressantes, historiques, sur les lieux , mais aussi le quotidien des habitants ! Super ! Notre guide Mayaso était formidable.

Dolly Hsia（USA）★★★★★

Shizue (Sue) is a great guide

My husband and I enjoyed learning about the traditions of the ancestors shrines and practices. Shizue is a great guide.

Kathleen Benson,（USA）★★★★★

Great tour of a mostly unexplored area of Tokyo!

Emiko was a great tour guide! She gave us a great tour and history of the Yanaka area. We had an extra day on our trip and I’m glad we choose this tour!

Susan Vogele（USA）★★★★★

Yanaka tour

Toshi was an excellent tour guide. His tour of Yanaka was very interesting and informative. I really enjoyed it.

Aano Otsu（Japan）★★★★★

Very cool experience, seeing off the beaten path soghts of Tokyo

Our guide Emiko San was spectacular! Very personable, professional and knew the area very well, as well as history of each sights we visited and the cultural traditions around them. I highly recommend the Yanaka walking tour!

Jessica Méndez（Panama）★★★★★

Yuki, is very detailed...

Yuki, is very detailed oriented and explained all the Japanese culture in an understandable way. She has a positive attitude and is always willing to support you with any inquiry or need that you may have during the walking tour. I will definitely recommend her for any future tour.

Lynette Bissett（Australia）★★★★★

Fabulous guide and tour

Rie was a lovely and informative guide. We went to so many places that we never would have known about on our own. She taught us a lot about early Japanese culture and the tiny back streets and houses were so nice to see.

John Clancy（Ireland）★★★★★

High-quality cultural tour through a historical area of Tokyo.

If you're looking for a niche change of pace from the hustle & bustle of Akihabara, Harajuku, or Ikebukuro, you'll probably love this tour. Over the 3.5 hours it runs for, you'll take in a wealth of sights. Shrines, temples, shops, historical buildings and plenty of chances to pick up snacks! Our guide was Emiko - she was fantastic. Native to Tokyo, fluent English speaker, pleasant, patient, and very knowledgeable on everything we asked. The 3+ hours flew by, and my partner & I are already making plans to revisit the area when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Highly recommended if you're into this sort of thing!

Lois Lombardo（USA）★★★★★

Rie was a fantastic guide

Rie explained the culture and history of the sites we visited. She went out of her way to ensure we comprehended and enjoyed the trip.

Gaelle Brun Cottan（USA）★★★★★

Highly recommend!

TATSU and Hideki were absolutely phenomenal! They had so much knowledge about the history, shrines, and Shintoism & Buddhism. They were both so much fun to talk to while walking around. The tour covered a lot, and even had some shopping & art viewing.

Devin Peck（USA）★★★★★

Tour with Daiki

We had the best time on our tour with Daiki. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, answered all our questions, and tailored the tour to our interests. Afterward, we were able to each lunch together at a ramen place and it was phenomenal as well. Highly recommend!

Sarah Thane（USA）★★★★★

Highlight of my time in Tokyo!

I was lucky to have the 9am tour alone with Rie-san and I have nothing but great things to say. I was so happy to learn more about the Japanese culture and after about an hour it just felt like walking with a friend. Rie-san was very knowledgeable and very willing to take many pictures for me even though I was hesitant to do so myself. She showed me around many less touristy places in Yanaka and showed me the proper way to pray at the temples. She was extremely warm and kind and very open to learn about my life back home. I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Tokyo in the near future. Yanaka is a beautifully traditional area of Tokyo that I think a lot of tourists tend to overlook so definitely add it to your itinerary.
Highly recommend and thank you again Rie-san!

André Parker（South Africa）★★★★★

An enriching experience

An interesting tour during which we learnt much from the guide Rie. She was able to go into great depth in explaining Japanese cultural traits & issues. This was an enriching experience.

Greg Schwarz（USA）★★★★★

Walking tour of the hidden side of Tokyo

Our guide Rie was very accommodating and knowledgeable. She explained everything so that we could understand and pointed out all the cool spots. The tour itself was a very nice pace and showed a different and more cultural side of Tokyo.

Lee Otter （UK）★★★★★

Really worth seeing Edo period Japan.

I really enjoyed this trip around Yanaka seeing the older parts of Tokyo. Beautiful temples, shrines and a wonderful bakery! Our guide was wonderful so thank you.

Maria Hristova-Kazmierski（USA）★★★★★

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Rie guide, took us to cemeteries, shrines, temples, quaint streets, and little shops with local delicacies. She shared her knowledge of history and local customs to make this an entertaining experience worth every step we took.

Kate Groen（USA）★★★★★

Great tour and a wonderful guide

We had a great tour together with a very knowledgeable guide (Emiko). If you like to know about the history of Tokyo, see some private gardens, I warmly recommend taking this tour.

Maureen Warner（USA）★★★★★

History, Culture and Cherry Blossoms

This tour was a wonderful way to see off-the-beaten path historic sites and cultural gems in a relaxed setting with abundant cherry blossoms in full bloom. We highly recommend this tour!

Rachel Blank （USA）★★★★★

A lovely way to learn about Japan and get some fresh air!

We had an absolutely lovely time with Mutsuko! She took us to the most beautiful cemetery that I've ever seen! We were there when the cherry blossoms were in bloom, and it was breathtaking! It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon looking at beautiful places, learning some history and getting our steps in! She was able to explain aspects of Japanese culture, and what the different things were in the shops that we passed. I picked up quite a few traditional snacks to eat that evening!

David Gormley（UK）★★★★★

Don’t miss this great tour!

We had a wonderful time in Nippori with our excellent guide Rie. We learned a lot about Shinto traditions and temples, got to taste some delicious pastries and other foods, and Rie even stayed with us for an extra hour so that we could take our time and enjoy all the sights. This has been a highlight for our trip to Tokyo - highly recommended!

Leonie Peterson（Australia）★★★★★

Great guide and fascinating tour

This tour was fascinating. It went from the burial mound of the last shogun to temples, old shops and quiet neighborhoods.