The 10 Best Tours in Nezu, Kanto

Try local food and explore the nostalgic streets of Yanesen. Yanesen stretches out over two wards; Bunkyoku and Taitoku, and is the generic name of the three old shopping streets; Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi, of this area. In this tour, we will taste the usual Japanese meals such as croquettes, which are very popular among the locals, and onigiri, a traditional Japanese meal. You will also be able to enjoy Japanese food culture in one area. Other than the cuisine, you will also be introduced to traditional shops that sells Japanese accessories, a hand puppet show with elaborate and expressive puppets, and a shrine with a tunnel of vibrant red torii gates. Live like the locals for a day in Yanesen!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Discover what makes Tokyo special on a bike with us! We run English-guided, one-day bicycle tours of Tokyo. Riding at a leisurely pace on quiet backstreets and cycle lanes, you will be able to get a close look at this wonderful city. Our goal is to give our guests a fun and memorable day in Tokyo. We believe that we can achieve it with our following strengths: - Hospitable, fun and knowledgeable Japanese guides with excellent English. All of our guides qualify as National Government Licensed Guide Interpreters. - Small group size (maximum 6 guests) to ensure safety and personalized service. - Tours start and end at our garage in Akihabara in central Tokyo - convenient and easy access. - We have extensive experience with bike tours. Our tour company, Oka Tours, has been running bike tours throughout Japan since 2006.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of bike helmet, Bottled water, Japanese sweets or ice cream

Exclusions: Cost of lunch is not included in the tour price. We will make recommendations for lunch in Asakusa. Approximate budget is 1,000 - 1,500yen per person., Insurance

-Feel the Shinto vibe as you cross a vibrant red arch in Nezu Shrine, a portal into another world. We'll head for Nezu shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. While your guide shares Japanese cultural and historical tidbits, we'll take great photos in and around the tunnel. -Sample a variety of local food selections as you take a stroll around Yanaka Ginza and find yourself in a cozy house that serves Soba lunch. You can pop into small places like antique stores and sweets shops. - Dive into the local lifestyle! Stroll the backstreets of a quiet local area. After visiting the famous Himalayan Cedar tree, we'll visit Yanaka Ginza, a long local shopping street which represents the flavors of Tokyo's old neighborhoods. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: Japanese dish from our selections, Food samplings (Various types of local snacks and sweets), Tour photos, 2.5 hours with a local guide

Exclusions: Additional food/drinks

Enjoy an efficient, one-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital. Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your expepienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Lunch (for yourself and your guide), Other personal expenses, Private transportation

Leave Tokyo's skyscrapers behind for a taste of daily life in historic Japan on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the Yanaka district. Developed as a temple town during the Edo period, people have long visited Yanaka for worship and sightseeing. Together with a small group of no more than 10 people, follow in their footsteps and admire the area's charming temples and cherry blossom trees.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks（100-500 yen depending on what you want to try）, Transportation expenses, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Yanesen is considered as the Old Tokyo Neighborhood, or "shitamachi", which translates to low city. A popular activity here includes walking along wooden houses and silent temples while smelling fresh brewed coffee and spotting cats. The tour begins with a visit to the Nezu Shrine, one of the most beautiful shrine in Tokyo due to its slope of red torii gates. We continue the walking tour exploring paved alleys of old houses, temples and precious small traditional gardens. Later on, dive into the life of the locals with visits to small shops for second-hand kimono, traditional crafts, and local products. Lastly we move onto the peace and tranquillity of Yanaka Cemetery; this is the largest cemetery in Tokyo and is also surrounded by greenery that gets filled with beautiful cherry trees in spring. Enrich this tour by adding a traditional experience that is customized according to your preferences: food, drink or souvenir.

Inclusions: Experience - Painting Maneki Neko or Tea Ceremony

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During the Yanaka tour, you will experience the good old days of Tokyo. Here are some traditional wooden temples and houses which survived WW2. You will explore in a huge cemetery, some unique temples and, a beautiful shrine. Also, you will walk on backstreets in the residential area and a shopping street for locals so you will glance at Japanese everyday lives.

Inclusions: Local Tour Guide Fee

Exclusions: Food, drinks, transportation expenses, and hotel pickup and drop-off is not included.

Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour of Tokyo accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional aspects of this dynamic Japanese capital. Due to the enormous size of Tokyo, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, a one-day tour would probably focus on one small area, which would still leave you in awe at the scale of the city. Tokyo is where you can experience both modern and traditional, and your expepienced private guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half day in this dynamic Japanese capital. Let us know what you would like to experience, and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Other personal expenses, (for yourself and your guide), Private transportation

In Yanesen where old traditions are still an integral part of daily life, you can experience the true essence and identity of Japanese culture by taking part in Tea Ceremony.

Inclusions: Local guide, Tea ceremony

Exclusions: Extra food and drinks, unless specified

A professional guided private tour where you can explore ancient temples and shrines and learn about Japanese history, culture and Shinto. Not only for adults but also for learning about different cultures and history of children. A majestic atmosphere, ancient Japanese architectural techniques, colorful and delicate sculptures and decorations will also make you admire. The destinations for the tour include Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine, Meiji Jingu Shrine and Nezu Shrine. During the tour, use the public transport such as the subway. Including hotel pick up. Check the Inclusions, what to expect section at the bottom of this page for more information on the tour.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Public transportation to/from (customers), Admisson fee(customers)