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Maneki-Neko Craft Painting And Yanaka Old Town Foodie Walk (Hotel Guests)

Day Trip, Group Tour

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Discover Tokyo's historic Nezu Shrine, famous for its torii gate tunnel, and learn cultural insights from your guide. Enjoy a unique experience painting a lucky cat statue at a local cafe. Explore charming streets filled with antiques and sweets before savoring traditional Japanese cuisine in a cozy restaurant (meal is at your own expense). This tour includes a beverage, a craft session, and photos.

Maneki-Neko Craft Painting and Yanaka Old Town Foodie Walk (Hotel Guests)

Explore the heart of Tokyo's cultural past with our enchanting walking tour of Yanaka, a district that time forgot, starting directly from Nezu Station. This half-day tour is an intimate look into the historic charm of Old Tokyo, combining cultural immersion with hands-on activities that engage and delight.

Begin your journey at Nezu Shrine, one of Tokyo's oldest Shinto sites. Your guide will lead you through the stunning vermilion torii gates, similar to Kyoto's famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, while sharing insights into Japan's rich cultural heritage. Learn about traditional shrine etiquette, and seize the opportunity to capture beautiful photographs amidst this picturesque setting.

As the tour progresses, unwind in a quaint local cafe--the first in Japan to offer workshops on crafting the maneki-neko or 'lucky cat.' Here, participate in a workshop to paint and personalize your own maneki-neko, a unique souvenir that will remind you of your Tokyo adventure.

Wander through Yanaka's serene residential streets, where the pace of life slows and history resonates in every corner. Browse through charming antique stores and sample traditional sweets from local shops that have been delighting residents for generations.

The tour concludes with a delightful dining experience in a local restaurant renowned for its authentic Japanese cuisine. Enjoy a meal that captures the essence of the area's culinary traditions, surrounded by the nostalgic atmosphere of this beloved neighborhood (cost of food is not included in the price of the tour).

This experience includes a professional guide, a beverage, a personalized lucky cat statue, sample foods, and photos of your tour, delivered by email after your visit. Our tour is perfect for hotel guests looking to experience a different side of Tokyo, directly accessible from the port area, ensuring you don't miss any hidden gems.

Join us for a journey back in time in Yanaka, where Tokyo's old-world charm and tranquil beauty come to life, making this tour a must-do for those seeking an intimate encounter with the city's less-traveled paths.

Interests
  • Adventure and Active
  • Culinary and Cooking
  • Walking
Starting At
 
Tour Type
Group
 
Group Size
Small
 
Activity Type(s)
Walking Tour
 
Tour Duration
3.5 Hours
 
Activity Level
Moderate
 
Tour Leaves From
This tour is designed for guests staying in hotels or vacation rentals before their cruise departure date or after their cruise arrival date. Guests are responsible for arranging transportation, such as a taxi or rideshare, to the departure location in Taito City, Tokyo. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
 
Food/Beverage Provided
A variety of snacks, one sweet, and one beverage will be provided.
 
Special Instructions
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are also suggested during the hot summer months.
 
Restrictions
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and cannot accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers. It is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues. Smoking is prohibited in certain areas. The local representative may deny your participation in this tour if you consume alcohol beforehand in accordance with the law. Vegan and gluten-free menus are not available. This tour cannot guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodate dietary restrictions, or provide gluten-free meals, as food is prepared in external restaurants. If you have dietary requests or allergies, please notify us at the time of booking, but substitutions may not always be possible. Infants aged 0 to 3 years may join the tour at no cost; however, food and drink will not be provided for them. For safety reasons, the tour may be canceled in case of unsuitable weather. The itinerary is subject to change depending on traffic, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances. Japan's summer is hot and humid. Please bring water.
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Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

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About Shore Excursions Group

About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.

Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.

Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.

Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.