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The Top 10 Ueno & Yanaka Walks, Ranked

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These are the 10 ueno & yanaka walks worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.

Ueno & Yanaka Walks

Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen - Starting with Ueno Park, the zoo, and local orientation

1.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $95Our pick

Eat through Ueno on a small-group Tokyo food tour with sashimi, skewers, izakaya drinks, local stories, and ramen.

“We had a great time with our fabulous guide Shota! We had Izakaya, some great drinks, ramen, and a lot of laughs. Shota is a knowledgeable and informative guide. He was open to questions and was interesting to talk to. We would definitely take another tour with him in the future. We would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a night of food and drinks.”

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The Old Quarter of Tokyo - Yanaka Walking Tour - Tennoji Temple and the Yanaka Buddha

2.The Old Quarter of Tokyo – Yanaka Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $40

Explore old Tokyo on foot through Yanaka’s temples, wooden homes, cemetery, shrine gates, and local market with an English-speaking guide.

“It was very enjoyable. Aya knew alot of the history and brought laminated photos of different things she was talking about which were really helpful. She was very gracious and took time to answer everyone's questions patiently. She also showed us a wonderful bakery that has been built in one of the old houses.”

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Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo - Tennoji Temple and the first look at old Tokyo

3.Yanaka Walking Tour: Historic and Traditional District of Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $72

Explore old Tokyo on a 3.5-hour Yanaka walk through temples, cemetery lanes, art spaces, Nezu Shrine, and local shopping street.

“Charlotte was very friendly and welcoming. It was a beautiful day for a walking tour. This was our last full day in Tokyo, so I am glad we had already had many temple/shrine experiences that were more in depth as far as specific rituals and some of the "rules" around shrines and temples. The walk was interesting and we got to see a lot of home architecture and cemeteries in a neighborhood we probably would not have visited. So we enjoyed it.”

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Tokyo: Old Quarter Yanaka Walking Tour - Tennoji Temple and the bronze Buddha

4.Tokyo: Old Quarter Yanaka Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 hours · from $32

Explore old Tokyo on a small-group Yanaka walk with temples, cemetery lanes, local shops, Nezu Shrine, and a relaxed beer-hall stop.

“Our guide Mai was excellent, friendly, cheerful and very knowledgeable. Although we encountered a thunderstorm and heavy rain for part of our walk, it did not detract from enjoying ourselves. The walk covered many interesting areas we would not have found ourselves. Highly recommend Mai and this activity.”

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Tokyo: Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics - Seven or More Tastings, With Enough Variety for a Full Meal

5.Tokyo: Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $142

Taste 10 or more Japanese classics while exploring Ueno’s markets, train tracks, shrines, and temples with a local English-speaking guide.

“This is our first time in Japan. Our guide was patient with us, showing us small restaurants that featured many types of Japanese foods. She explained the history of the Ueno area and Tokyo generally. Because we had a small group, we were able to enjoy conversation with her too.”

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Tokyo:Stroll in Old traditional culture towns~Yanaka & Nezu - Quiet lanes and ordinary local life

6.Tokyo:Stroll in Old traditional culture towns~Yanaka & Nezu

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3h 30m · from $29Best value

Explore old Tokyo on foot in Yanaka and Nezu, with temples, shrines, local shops, historic homes, and guide Sui for $29.

“Our guide Sui was very knowledgeable, experienced, accommodating, friendly and helpful. The tour lasted for 4 hours but felt like it was short because we were having a great time. We learned a lot during the walk. Highly recommend this to anyone interested in learning the culture and history of Tokyo's charming Yanaka town ☺️.”

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Let's experience calligraphy in YANAKA, Taito-ku, TOKYO !! - Choosing a Character With Chie or Saori

9.Let’s experience calligraphy in YANAKA, Taito-ku, TOKYO !!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $75

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Yanaka with a patient sensei, make a shikishi keepsake, and enjoy a cultural hour near Yanaka Ginza.

“We were welcomed by our delightful teacher, Saori, who spoke good English and guided us carefully through the technique of using the calligraphy brush to make calligraphy letters. We wanted particular names and she wrote them foRead more”

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Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town - Starting at Nezu Shrine and its red torii gates

10.Yanaka District: Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3h 30m · from $79

Explore old Tokyo in Yanaka with a local guide, Nezu Shrine, market snacks, a lucky cat craft, and a small group of seven or fewer.

“It was great. We learned a lot about the neighborhood and painted cats while drinking tea/coffee/juice with cookies. Inok was also very informative and easy going, we asked lots of questions and he explained everything.”

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