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YANESEN JPN Sweets & Sake Pairing Old Tokyo walk w/ a local guide

So there are many tours to the old Tokyo area, with YANESEN being one of them. Yanesen is a combination of the areas known as Yanaka, Sendagi, and Nezu, where there was little destruction during WWII and the Tokyo Earthquake in 1923. We will be providing you with a mix of street views of old Tokyo,

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📍Meeting point: Exit Nezu Station and wait in front of the Mizuho Bank ATM Corner

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

35 minAdmission included

An “hot spot” known to house 5 major divinities and had emerged unscathed for 300 years weathering major earthquakes and fires that devastated EDO and also WWII.

2

Stop 2

10 minAdmission included

A shrine within a shrine catering to those that were present at the Yuraku District

3

Stop 3

5 minAdmission included

You will see a church built in the Taisho Era ; a historical heritage of Taito ward

4

Stop 4

10 minAdmission included

A unique temple in the Nezu Area

5

Stop 5

10 minAdmission included

A renovated rental and cafe center in the heart of Yanaka. Examine how young university students used to live in older apartments during the 50’s and 60’s.

6

Stop 6

25 minAdmission included

The Entrance to the Shopping Alley in the Nippori Sendagi District

7

Stop 7

10 minAdmission included

Another unique temple in Yanaka known for its structure

8

Stop 8

20 minAdmission included

We see an Edo type amusement show using puppets/dolls and get a laugh

9

Stop 9

40 min

We will be visiting a renown Japanese old confectionery store that will pair sake with confectionaries. Learn the roots of Japanese confectioneries and how to pair them with Japanese sake.

10

Stop 10

30 min

We take time to buy and eat Old Tokyo or Edo-style snacks and confectioneries from several locations within the area so as to help you taste and recognize snacks enjoyed by people in Late Edo and Old Tokyo.

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Stop 11

45 min

Walking between locations of interest

What’s Included

  • Entrance Fees to Temple and Shrines as needed
  • Tea and coffee
  • Certified Guide
  • Puppet Show
  • Snacks

What’s NOT Included

  • Gratuities

What to Bring

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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