Guided walking tour in Tokyo - Japan’s cultural curiosities

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Place: Tokyo

Validity: Flexible

Language: English

Availability: On selected dates

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Guided Tour

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Do this because

Uncover hidden shops that have stood for centuries selling handcrafted goods and shop for the perfect handmade souvenirs
Snack on tasty treats, from sweets to crackers, and learn about traditional Japanese crafts
Join a small group of maximum 12 people or choose the private option for a more intimate experience with your friends

What to expect

Join this tour to travel back in time to old-world Tokyo and let your guide take you to 100+-year-old family-owned businesses. Uncover charming shops and taste some tasty food, all while supporting unique Japanese crafts, food and culture!

Start off at Ningyocho, a district known for its old traditions and, as you’ll discover right away, tasty treats. The smell of cinnamon will lead us to our first stop, a shop that specializes in Japanese sweets. Try out a true Tokyo specialty, small sponge cakes with sweet red bean filling called Ningyoyaki cakes. Next, you'll visit a shop that specializes in senbei (rice crackers), a favorite in many Japanese households. But you're not done yet! Next up, you’ll stop at a local tenugui shop that woven hand towels depicting different traditional Japanese scenes. You'll then head to one of the eight temples in Ningyocho. You’ll visit a shrine where virtue, longevity, learning, and wealth are worshipped. You can offer a prayer here, and wash a coin to ensure a prosperous life.

Once you’ve exhausted Ningyocho, you’ll visit another nearby neighborhood, Nihonbashi. The district of Nihonbashi was a hub for merchants during the Edo period. Visit an old-fashioned stationery shop that was established in 1912. You’ll get to browse through the display of calligraphy brushes, inks, traditional paints, handmade greeting cards, and little dolls.

To take your experience to the next level you can choose to have a private guide, just for you and your group! Simply select the option you prefer at checkout.

For the safety of you and other guests, we strongly recommend you bring a mask with you to the tour. Your guide will inform you of the latest government recommendations, and whether a mask is required
Our guides may ask to collect your contact information at the start of the tour, for contact tracing purposes only
The itinerary and routes may be modified to avoid crowds and public transport
Please refrain from joining the tour if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19
The tour includes a brief visit to a small shrine. Modest clothes are highly recommended — shoulders covered, and pants or a skirt that covers the knees
This tour includes visits to independent, family-run businesses, which may sometimes unexpectedly close or alter their hours for the day. In such a case, you'll visit other nearby shops or attractions that still keep with the theme and essence of the tour
Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform the provider after booking
The private tour requires a minimum group size of two travelers. A solo traveler may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travelers. The maximum number of participants is 12

What’s included

Guided 3-hour group or private tour (depending on the option selected)

Food samplings

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks

Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

Gratuities

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

2 Chome-2-1 Nihonbashiningyōchō, Chūō-ku, Tōkyō-to 103-0013, Japan

Meeting point:

Mechanical clock tower (the one near McDonald's) at Ningyocho. Access: Ningyocho station, Hibiya Line, Exit A1 (3-minute walk); Ningyocho Station, Asakusa Line, Exit A3 (7-minute walk); or Suitengumae Station, Hanzomon Line, Exit 7 (4-minute walk)