Tokyo Old Town Nostalgia Private Food Tour Of Yanaka Ginza
Join a Yanaka Ginza food tour & tea ceremony in Tokyo! Eat at local restaurants, visit a specialty shop for a tea ceremony & matcha-making experience, & visit a tea house to enjoy a sip & sweets.
Highlights
Explore Tokyo’s historic and charming Yanaka Ginza area on a four-hour walking tour.
Learn about the history and culture of the Yanaka Ginza area from a friendly guide.
Witness a Japanese tea ceremony and participate in a matcha-making experience with wagashi.
While this experience has a set itinerary, if you hanker for a particular food (croque, yakitori, wagashi, etc.), please let us know upon booking – Various elements of this experience are flexible.
10 meals
Experience Details
Looking for an experience that combines Japanese history, culture, food, and an authentic tea ceremony? Right here, folks. Join a Yanaka Ginza food tour and a Japanese tea ceremony in Tokyo! You’ll dine at Japanese restaurants, visit a specialty shop for a tea ceremony and matcha-making experience, and visit a tea house to enjoy a sip (tea) and sweets (anmitsu).
Itinerary:
Enjoy lunch at a soba noodle restaurant
Visit a specialty shop for a tea ceremony and matcha-making experience with wagashi
Enjoy omurice (omelet rice) at a restaurant
Visit a tea house to enjoy anmistu (a Japanese dessert) and tea
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Yanaka Ginza unfolds as a time capsule, preserving the nostalgic charm of old-world Japan. This historic district beckons visitors with its cobblestone streets, traditional wooden storefronts, and an enchanting blend of Edo-era architecture.
Soba Noodles: Begin your culinary adventure at a local soba noodle restaurant. Soba noodles are a type of thin Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour or a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour. They have a distinct earthy flavor and a slightly chewy texture.
Tea Ceremony and Matcha-Making: Embark on a cultural escapade as you visit a specialty shop for a unique Japanese tea ceremony and matcha-making experience. Engage with the art of tea preparation and savor the serene ambiance as you enjoy wagashi.
Omelet Rice: Try omurice, a fusion dish that harmonizes Western-style omelets with Japanese fried rice, at a charming local restaurant. It typically consists of ketchup-seasoned fried rice (often mixed with vegetables, meat, or seafood) wrapped in a thin omelet.
Tea and Japanese Desserts: Conclude your journey at a traditional tea house for a sip and something sweet (anmitsu). Anmitsu is a traditional Japanese dessert consisting of small, colorful cubes of agar jelly served with sweet red bean paste, boiled peas, fruit slices (often pineapple, peach, and mandarin orange), and sweet syrup.
Inclusions
4-hour guided walking tour of Yanaka Ginza
4 food/drink/restaurant stops 2 soft drinks and water
Japanese tea ceremony & matcha-making experience with wagashi
Exclusions
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at your own expense)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of Coffee Room Renoir Nippori (next to 7-eleven). More information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
This experience is free for kids; please write the number of children attending on the checkout page.
Please wear comfortable shoes as this is a 4-hour walking tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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