What You Will Do
So there are many tours to the old Tokyo area, with YANESEN being one of them. Yanesen is a combination of the areas known as Yanaka, Sendagi, and Nezu, where there was little destruction during WWII and the Tokyo Earthquake in 1923. We will be providing you with a mix of street views of old Tokyo, temples, and shrines, as Yanesen is home to over 80 shrines after they were relocated here after the Meireki Great Fire of EDO. You will sample the foods and snacks of the days gone by and experience the main entertainment of the Edo people, a form of puppet comedy. The food was also different from what you may see in Tokyo today. You will also be able to flavor some old-style confections paired with Japanese sake, something that gave rise in the Edo period. Religion, construction, history, culture, and cuisine. Not just a stroll in the park, but a real walking tour sampling old Tokyo. Compare with other tours and choose.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Exit Nezu Station and wait in front of the Mizuho Bank ATM Corner
1
Nezu Shrine
35 minutes
An “hot spot” known to house 5 major divinities and had emerged unscathed for 300 years weathering major earthquakes and fires that devastated EDO and also WWII.
2
Otome Inari Shrine
10 minutes
A shrine within a shrine catering to those that were present at the Yuraku District
3
Nezu Church
5 minutes
You will see a church built in the Taisho Era ; a historical heritage of Taito ward
4
Zensho-ji Temple
10 minutes
A unique temple in the Nezu Area
5
10 minutes
A renovated rental and cafe center in the heart of Yanaka. Examine how young university students used to live in older apartments during the 50’s and 60’s.
6
Yuyake Dandan
25 minutes
The Entrance to the Shopping Alley in the Nippori Sendagi District
7
Daien-ji Temple
10 minutes
Another unique temple in Yanaka known for its structure
8
Hand Puppets Shokichi
20 minutes
We see an Edo type amusement show using puppets/dolls and get a laugh
9
Nezu
40 minutes
We will be visiting a renown Japanese old confectionery store that will pair sake with confectionaries. Learn the roots of Japanese confectioneries and how to pair them with Japanese sake.
10
Sendagi
30 minutes
We take time to buy and eat Old Tokyo or Edo-style snacks and confectioneries from several locations within the area so as to help you taste and recognize snacks enjoyed by people in Late Edo and Old Tokyo.
11
Yanaka
45 minutes
Walking between locations of interest
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