[東京] Taste Yanaka Food and Culture of Tokyo Old Town

• This interactive walking tour through Tokyo’s Yanaka–Nezu–Sendagi (Yanesen) district lets you soak up nostalgic streetscapes and savor local cuisine. Visit historic temples and shrines to connect with Japan’s spiritual heritage, then graze your way down Yanaka Ginza with treats like the famous menchi-katsu cutlets and traditional sweets (food cost included). Finish inside a renovated early-Shōwa wooden house turned beer hall for a tasting of Japanese craft beers.
• Experience the quiet, nostalgic charm of Tokyo’s old downtown
• Sample a variety of beloved local bites—food included
• Discover plenty of retro Shōwa-era streetscapes and photo-worthy spots
• Enjoy a small-group format for easy interaction and deeper cultural insights
• Join us for a “live-like-a-local” journey through a side of Tokyo you won’t find at typical tourist spots.

One of Yanaka’s oldest temples where you can immerse yourself in the quiet, historic atmosphere of the Edo period. Observe the massive seated Buddha (Shakyamuni) up close and hear a brief explanation of Japanese Buddhist aesthetics and beliefs about life and death. Enjoy a tranquil, contemplative experience, completely removed from the bustle of the city.