Tokyo Historic Afternoon Walking Tour of Ueno and Yanaka

Take a walk around Ueno and Yanaka, two of Tokyo's most historic neighborhoods, on this four-hour afternoon walking tour. You'll visit ancient shrines, temples and Tokyo's art museum, and shop for stunningly decorated fans, boxes and other handmade paper products from a store dating from the 18th century.

Ueno was originally a temple town surrounding the Kan-eiji Temple, established in 1625 by the Buddhist high priest Tenkai who performed purification rites to protect Edo Castle from destruction by fire. On your afternoon walk you'll see the statue of Saigo Takamori, credited for bringing about the downfall of the Tokugawa Shogunate and now a familiar Ueno landmark. You'll also see Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to the first generation of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and established in 1627.

Next, you'll pay a visit to the Tokyo National Museum of Art, opened in 1952. You'll also visit Isetatsu, a craft store selling gorgeous items made from Japanese paper, including paper fans and boxes . The store was opened in the middle of the 18th century by the Hirose family, and specializes in chiyogami, handmade decorative paper printed with wood blocks.

Schedule details

Toshogu Shrine

Departure Dates:

• Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays

Unavailable Dates:

• December to February
• July and August

Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected hotels in Tokyo

Departure Time:

• Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka/Information Desk: 12.55pm
• ANA InterContinental Tokyo/Bell Desk: 1.05pm
• Century Hyatt/Concierge: 12.20pm
• Daiichi Hotel Tokyo/Bell Desk: 1.10pm
• Ginza Capital (Annex)/Lobby: 12.50pm
• Grand Palace/Bell Desk: 12.40pm
• Hilton Tokyo/Bell Desk: 12.15pm
• Imperial (Main Building)/Bell Desk: 1.10pm
• Keio Plaza Tokyo/Front Information Desk: 12.30pm
• Le Meridien Pacific (Shinagawa)/Bell Desk: 1.05pm
• New Otani (Main Building)/Bell Desk: 12.50pm
• New Sanno/Lobby: 12.50pm
• Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa/Bell Desk: 1.15pm
• Okura (Main Building)/Assistant Manager Desk: 1.05pm
• Palace Hotel/Bell Desk: 12.55pm
• Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel/Bell Desk: 12.50pm
• Royal Park (next to TCAT)/Bell Desk: 12.20pm
• Shiba Park Hotel/Guest Relation: 1.20pm
• Tokyo Prince/Bell Desk: 1.20pm
• Tokyo Station (Hato Bus at Marunouchi South Exit)/Hato Bus Waiting Room #7: 1.05pm
• Westin Tokyo/Bell Desk: 12.40pm
• Yaesu Fujiya/Bell Desk: 12.40pm

Return Details:

Tour concludes at approximately 5:30pm

Additional information

Tokyo National Museum

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup
• Transportation by local train
• Four-hour walking tour of Ueno and Yanaka
• English-speaking guide
• Admission fees

Exclusions:

• Food and beverages
• Hotel drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of your tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Not wheelchair accessible

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.