- Tours›
- Off the Beaten Path
Ueno and Yanaka
Joined 2024
Ueno is a popular district of Tokyo. The open market of Ameyayokocho, a black market that appeared at the end of the war that sold candy and American products. The first public park in Japan, there are seven museums, a zoo and many temples and shrines. Yanaka is a residential district of Tokyo that escaped the bombs, known for its Machiya-style wooden houses, a large cemetery where the last shogun is buried, Buddhist temples and the Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
- I will pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo.
Ameyokocho shopping street
This is a popular shopping street where you can get good deals.You can find dried fruits, green tea, fish, biscuits, sportswear and many restaurants.
Ueno park
We will visit several temples and shrines:
Kiyomizu temple: Inspired by the Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto, it houses an image of Kosodate Kannon goddess of conception.
Hanazono inari Shrine: Dedicated to Inari god of fertility, harvests and the fox, the shrine is recognizable by its tunnel of red torii.
Toshogu Shrine: Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu the first shogun of the Edo period.
Yanaka
Then we will walk to the Yanaka district, we will discover this residential area with traditional wooden houses, the large cemetery lined with cherry trees, the Buddhist temple Tenno-ji with its Buddha statue, the Asakura sculpture museum and the Yanaka Ginza shopping street.
Yanaka Ginza shopping street
We will discover the nostalgic Yanaka Ginza shopping street, where you can find delicious shaved Ice, meat croquettes, fresh roasted coffee, second hand shops cat statue and more...
Nippori station
The tour will end at Nippori Station served by the Keisei Line as well as the JR Yamanote Line.
Ending Point
Nippori station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
English speaking guide
Pick-up at your hotel in Tokyo
Transportation tickets
Food and drinks
Asakura sculpture museum entrance ticket (500 yen)per person for you and your guide
Tour Important Information
What‘s included
English speaking guide
Pick-up at your hotel in Tokyo.
What‘s not included
Transportation tickets
Food and drinks
Asakura Sculpture Museum entrance ticket (500 yen)
Please wear comfortable shoes.
The Asakusa Sculpture Museum entrance fee (500 yen) per person for you and your guide.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Virginie B.
Hello !
My name is Virginie, I am French and I have been living in Tokyo for 4 years. I love Japan, its food and its culture but above all I love Tokyo! I will take you to the best places in Tokyo ! The hidden gems as well as all the must see places ! The traditional Tokyo as well as the futuristic parts of the city ! I can’t wait to meet you !!
Reviews
“Photography of Tokyo’s modern architecture. ”
I can’t speak highly enough of Virginie. She thoroughly researched my request to photograph Tokyo’s modern architecture and took me on a wonderful tour. She also included information about the buildings like when they were built and who the architect was. She was friendly, prompt and extended the tour beyond the original 4 hours. I also learned a lot about Tokyo and Japanese culture from our conversations. Many, many thanks Virginie for a fabulous day.
“Belle visite ”
Nous avons été pris en charge par Virginie avec beaucoup d’attention nous étions arrivés la veille elle a su capter nos envies ce fut une journée agréable Les explications étaient claires avec des anecdotes sur les différents sites On a beaucoup appris sur la culture tokyoite Merci
Virginie B.
(2 reviews)Cher Pascal, Je vous remercie pour votre chaleureux avis et je de m’avoir choisie pour vous faire découvrir les incontournables de Tokyo. Quel hazard de rencontrer un couple de jeunes mariés originaire de la même petite ville que moi et que l’on ait étudié dans le même collège a des époques différentes ! Je suis ravie que vous ayez aimé la visite. Le temps n’a pas toujours été clément mais cela ne nous a pas empêché de continuer notre exploration! Ça a été un plaisir de vous faire visiter ma ville et j’espère que j’aurais encore l’occasion d’explorer Tokyo avec vous ! Virginie
