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【Yanaka】Nezu Shrine and Shopping Street: A walking tour of the traditional downtown area

This walking tour takes you to Yanaka, a traditional downtown area where local people still reside, and the historic Nezu Shrine with its vermilion torii (shrine gates).
As a town where many artists live, it is also dotted with art museums and art galleries. Let's explore Yanaka, a good old town with small temples and unique stores.

HIGHLIGHT

◆This is a tour of shrines and temples in Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi area, one of the best temple towns in Tokyo.
◆The town is home to many artists due to the presence of Japan's best art university. We will visit art galleries.
◆We will visit the Nezu Shrine, with its vermilion torii (shrine gates).
◆We will visit the shopping streets of the downtown area.
◆You can enjoy the narrow alleys and lanes of this area without getting lost if you are accompanied by a professional guide.
◆We will visit Yanaka Cemetery, where the Shogun is buried.
◆The tour will visit the Asakura Museum of Sculpture, with its beautiful buildings and gardens.
◆The tour will be led by a certified guide.The guides are professional locals, so you can feel the local people's daily life and enjoy even the difficult pathways without anxiety.
◆One drink is included. You can enjoy a relaxing break at a café in Japan.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Tour Stops
・Asakura Sculpture Museum
The sculptor Fumio Asakura's residence and studio were renovated into this museum.
The Taisho Modern studio building, the traditional Japanese-style residence building, and the garden are beautiful.
・Tsuiji Fence
　This is a wall made of tiles, wooden posts, and hardened soil.It is a traditional wall from the Edo period and has a tasteful atmosphere.
・Art Gallery
　The area is dotted with small art galleries and is home to Japan's premier art university.
・Nezu Shrine
　We will visit the historic Nezu Shrine, established 1900 years ago, and pass through 250 red torii gates.
・Snake Path
　The small alleys curving like snakes are filled with cafes and stores.
・Yanaka Shopping Street
　This is a shopping street where you can feel the history of the old days. Discover quaint stores and lively local culture.

More info

If you wish to have a hotel pick-up, an additional 3,300 yen (tax included) will be charged.

Please contact us if you would like to take another program after this tour.

Itinerary

Asakura Sculpture Museum →Tsuiji Fence→Nezu Shrine→Snake Path→Yanaka Shopping Street

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation rates and remittance charge will be charged.
(1) 14 days - 3 days prior to the program date: 20 % of the program fee
(2) 2 days of the day before the program date: 50 % of the program fee
(3) a day before the program date: 100 % of the program fee

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