Old Tokyo Walking Tour: Ueno Park & Yanaka Ginza’s Nostalgic Alleys – Discover Tokyo’s Last Shitamachi Districts
Step into Tokyo’s past on this immersive walking tour through Ueno and Yanaka—two of the city’s last remaining shitamachi (old downtown) districts. Begin at Ueno Park, where ancient temples stand beside world-class museums, then wander the retro alleyways of Yanaka Ginza, a neighborhood frozen in Tokyo’s Showa-era charm. Along the way, you’ll:
✔ Explore Ueno’s cultural gems, including Kaneiji Temple and the Shinobazu Pond lotus garden
✔ Stroll Yanaka Ginza’s nostalgic shopping street, famous for street food, artisan shops, and resident cats
✔ Visit hidden temples and Shinto shrines untouched by modernization
✔ Learn about Tokyo’s Edo-period history from a knowledgeable local guide
✔ Experience daily life in one of Tokyo’s most authentic neighborhoods
Perfect for travelers seeking Tokyo’s traditional side beyond the skyscrapers, this small-group tour blends history, culture, and local flavors into one unforgettable experience.
Step into Tokyo’s past on this immersive walking tour through Ueno and Yanaka—two of the city’s last remaining shitamachi (old downtown) districts. Begin at Ueno Park, where ancient temples stand beside world-class museums, then wander the retro alleyways of Yanaka Ginza, a neighborhood frozen in Tokyo’s Showa-era charm. Along the way, you’ll:
✔ Explore Ueno’s cultural gems, including Kaneiji Temple and the Shinobazu Pond lotus garden
✔ Stroll Yanaka Ginza’s nostalgic shopping street, famous for street food, artisan shops, and resident cats
✔ Visit hidden temples and Shinto shrines untouched by modernization
✔ Learn about Tokyo’s Edo-period history from a knowledgeable local guide
✔ Experience daily life in one of Tokyo’s most authentic neighborhoods
Perfect for travelers seeking Tokyo’s traditional side beyond the skyscrapers, this small-group tour blends history, culture, and local flavors into one unforgettable experience.
Step into Tokyo’s past on this immersive walking tour through Ueno and Yanaka—two of the city’s last remaining shitamachi (old downtown) districts. Begin at Ueno Park, where ancient temples stand beside world-class museums, then wander the retro alleyways of Yanaka Ginza, a neighborhood frozen in Tokyo’s Showa-era charm. Along the way, you’ll:
✔ Explore Ueno’s cultural gems, including Kaneiji Temple and the Shinobazu Pond lotus garden
✔ Stroll Yanaka Ginza’s nostalgic shopping street, famous for street food, artisan shops, and resident cats
✔ Visit hidden temples and Shinto shrines untouched by modernization
✔ Learn about Tokyo’s Edo-period history from a knowledgeable local guide
✔ Experience daily life in one of Tokyo’s most authentic neighborhoods
Perfect for travelers seeking Tokyo’s traditional side beyond the skyscrapers, this small-group tour blends history, culture, and local flavors into one unforgettable experience.
