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Experience the Taste of Old Tokyo in Backstreet Yanesen

5.0 · 57 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Culinary Backstreets Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A food walk through Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi links onigiri, unagi and kissaten coffee with drinks in a converted bathhouse.

Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks are included; private transport is excluded. 4.98 from 57 reviews at €178 per person for 6h.

In our comparison: #13 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €178 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Meals
  • Private transportation

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
57 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 57 of 57

Star breakdown of all 57 ratings

5 stars
56 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the varied food and cultural context; the amount of walking can be tiring

Praised

  • Guides connect the food with neighbourhood history and Japanese traditions
  • Varied tastings and generous amounts of food
  • Quiet backstreets and eateries reviewers would not have found alone
  • Encounters with family businesses and stories about their food traditions
  • Small groups allow time for conversation and questions

Complaints

  • Some found the walking tiring, while others described an easy pace

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (21 December 2025 to 4 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point for the Yanesen tour is in front of St. Marc Café, located just outside Exit 1 of Sendagi Station on the Chiyoda subway line.
Departure
10:00 on Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Near the starting point & Sendagi station.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Culinary Backstreets; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Step back into the Tokyo of another era in Yanesen, the historic trio of the Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi neighborhoods. Among temples, shrines, and winding backstreets, you’ll discover a neighborhood where daily life still hums to an older rhythm. This full-day walk blends history and flavor: from handmade onigiri and fresh unagi to nostalgic sweets, retro kissaten coffee, and sake. Along the way, you’ll slip into century-old shops, sip drinks in a converted bathhouse, and meet the craftspeople keeping Tokyo’s culinary traditions alive.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Snacks, Lunch, Breakfast

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #13 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €299, median €145; typical length 3h. 11 of 45 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 45 Food & Drink Tours

From €178 per adult