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,
📍Meeting point: Exit Nezu Station and wait in front of the Mizuho Bank ATM Corner
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, temples, and shrines, as Yanesen is home to over 80 shrines after they were relocated here after the Meireki Great Fire of EDO. You will sample the foods and snacks of the days gone by and experience the main entertainment of the Edo people, a form of puppet comedy. The food was also different from what you may see in Tokyo today. You will also be able to flavor some old-style confections paired with Japanese sake, something that gave rise in the Edo period. Religion, construction, history, culture, and cuisine. Not just a stroll in the park, but a real walking tour sampling old Tokyo. Compare with other tours and choose.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 35 minAdmission includedAn “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.
Stop 2
⏱ 10 minAdmission includedA shrine within a shrine catering to those that were present at the Yuraku District
Stop 3
⏱ 5 minAdmission includedYou will see a church built in the Taisho Era ; a historical heritage of Taito ward
Stop 4
⏱ 10 minAdmission includedA unique temple in the Nezu Area
Stop 5
⏱ 10 minAdmission includedA 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.
Stop 6
⏱ 25 minAdmission includedThe Entrance to the Shopping Alley in the Nippori Sendagi District
Stop 7
⏱ 10 minAdmission includedAnother unique temple in Yanaka known for its structure
Stop 8
⏱ 20 minAdmission includedWe see an Edo type amusement show using puppets/dolls and get a laugh
Stop 9
⏱ 40 minWe 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.
Stop 10
⏱ 30 minWe 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.
Stop 11
⏱ 45 minWalking 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
Additional Info
- 👶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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