Yanaka Walking Tour
| Tour Features | Once stepping into Yanaka, you won't know where you are. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, this town preserves an atmosphere of the traditional shopping and residential district. By walking through narrow alleys and side streets, you will be surprised by what you discovered about mysterious Tokyo. * |
| Tour Time | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Time | 10:00 a.m. |
| Meeting Place | JR Nippori Station, North Exit |
| Duration | Approximately 3 hours |
| Tour Price | JPY3,000 (USD33) only per person, JPY1,500 (USD17) per child under 12 |
| Expenses not Included in the Tour Price | N/A |
| Itinerary | We will see Yanaka Ginza (old shopping street), Snake Street (no snake!), Nezu Shrine, Jyomyoin Temple, traditional houses, Shitamachi Museum Annex (restored rice wine shop), the Last Shogun Tomb, and finally a monumental image of Buddha. |
| Guide's Name | Norita, Yasuko (or her friend who is also a certified guide). |
| Language | English |
| Distance of the Route | Approx. 5K |
| Dates of Operation | Saturdays, Other day available |
| Guide's Cellphone Number (for Emergency) |
International: (cel) +81-90-3682-2053, (SKYPE ) norita1028 Domestic: (cel) 090-3682-2053 |
| My Website | http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~jpguide |
| To Make a Reservation, Send an email to us with (1) your name, (2) number of participants, (3) desired tour date, and (4) name and phone number of your hotel in Japan (or your contact phone number). |
Please send email to noritayasuko@yahoo.co.jp
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| Notes |
*The tour appeared as Best Hit Inbound Tour in a travel magazine in Sep/Oct '10. The schedule is subject to change by unexpected situations. Updated September 1, 2010 |