Ervaar de smaak van het oude Tokio in Backstreet Yanesen
Beschrijving
Stap terug in het Tokio van een ander tijdperk in Yanesen, het historische trio van de wijken Yanaka, Nezu en Sendagi. Tussen tempels, heiligdommen en kronkelende straatjes ontdek je een wijk waar het dagelijks leven nog steeds op een ouder ritme zoemt. Deze wandeling van een hele dag combineert geschiedenis en smaak : van handgemaakte onigiri en verse unagi tot nostalgische zoetigheden, retro kissaten koffie en sake. Onderweg kom je eeuwenoude winkeltjes binnen, drink je drankjes in een omgebouwd badhuis en ontmoet je de ambachtslieden die de culinaire tradities van Tokio levend houden.
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Stap terug in het Tokio van een ander tijdperk in Yanesen, het historische trio van de wijken Yanaka, Nezu en Sendagi. Tussen tempels, heiligdommen en kronkelende achterafstraatjes ontdekken we een wijk waar het dagelijks leven nog steeds op een ouder ritme zoemt. Deze wandeling van een hele dag combineert geschiedenis en smaak : van handgemaakte onigiri en verse unagi tot nostalgische zoetigheden, retro kissaten koffie en sake. Onderweg sluipen we eeuwenoude winkels binnen, drinken we drankjes in een omgebouwd badhuis en ontmoeten we de ambachtslieden die de culinaire tradities van Tokio levend houden.
Het Nezu-heiligdom wordt beschouwd als een van de oudste Shinto-heiligdommen in Japan, en hoewel de huidige hoofdstructuren in het begin van de 18e eeuw werden gebouwd, gaat de oorsprong van de heiligdommen naar verluidt 1900 jaar terug.
Yanaka werd in de Edoperiode gebouwd als tempelstad. Er zijn 117 tempels in het Yanesen gebied 76 hiervan in Yanaka.
Het grootste deel van Tokio transformeerde na de Tweede Wereldoorlog, maar Yanesen behield zijn sfeer — tempels en begraafplaatsen, smalle steegjes, houten herenhuizen en een tempo van leven dat onaangetast voelt door modernisering. Sinds de Edo-periode heeft deze wijk bezoekers aangetrokken die op zoek waren naar schoonheid, rust en een goede maaltijd, en de eetcultuur evolueerde op manieren die elders in de stad verloren gingen.
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The tour was wonderful! Our guide Kan was charming, his selections of places to stop to try the food were outstanding and well timed, he provided many interesting background details and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the daily life and flavors of the city with Kan. It is travelers like you who help us support these traditional family-run spots and preserve their precious culinary craft.
This was a really nice relaxing tour of traditional Japanese foods, temples and traditions away from the crazy crowds of Tokyo while easy to access from downtown. It did not seem like we were walking very fast but we covered a lot of ground and dropped into many places to eat and drink - regular foods, delicious desserts, snacks, tea, alcoholic drinks. Our guide was very knowledgeable, fun and super nice. A really great overview of Japanese foods and introduction to the amazing people that make it.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to explore the quiet, daily life of Tokyo with us. We truly appreciate your support of the city's unsung heroes who work passionately to preserve these invaluable culinary traditions. It is an honor to share the stories of these masters passing their craft to the next generation.
Guide had an observer along and the pair were really delightful, adding different perspectives and history to the tour. We ate a lot and the onigiri has been the highlight of the trip foodwise. Would not have found otherwise. We wanted to try a number of dishes without stressing about where to go and we also were interested in temples and shrines so it was the perfect combo. We had a good time and really enjoyed Michelle (and Drago).
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are so glad that you enjoyed exploring the neighborhood and discovering some of our favorite unsung heroes of the kitchen. Your support means the world to these small, traditional businesses and helps us in our mission of preserving local culinary traditions.
We loved our food tour with Diana. It connected us with the heart of Tokyo & its food culture. Good fun, informative & delicious
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad this experience connected you with the heart of Tokyo's food culture and the daily life of the city. By joining us, you are helping to support these unsung culinary heroes and playing a vital part in preserving traditional family crafts.
We had a great day touring Yanesen, eating delicious food, learning the history and visiting temples and shrines. Our guide Mairi was fantastic and very knowledgeable.
Thank you for the review and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience in Tokyo. We are thrilled that you enjoyed exploring the history, daily life, and delicious foods of Yanesen with our fantastic guide. Your visit means so much to us, as it directly supports the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helps preserve these vibrant culinary traditions.
I really can’t recommend this tour highly enough. Michelle was an absolutely brilliant guide, so friendly and knowledgeable with a deep knowledge of and love for Japan, Tokyo, and its amazing and varied cuisine. I worried that 6 hours might be too long, but it flew past as we discovered delicious nigiri, one of the coolest cafes in Tokyo (in a former public bathhouse), delicate, scrumptious eel (I’m generally not a fan but believe me, you’ll want to try this one!), fresh fruit juice, mouth-watering mochi, and so much more. And the tour isn’t just about food. We also visited some beautiful temples off the beaten track, which gave us a rare opportunity to get a sense of Tokyo beyond the crowds. The real draw is Michelle, who brings everything together in the most exciting way. If you’re in Tokyo, do not miss this! It was the best thing we did in our 2 weeks in Japan.
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us in Tokyo. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the complex daily life of the city and supporting the traditional, family-run spots that make it special. Your participation helps us continue our mission of preserving culinary traditions and championing the unsung heroes of the kitchen.
We love culinary backstreets tours! This was an ambitious agenda, we really appreciated having a heads up that we would be walking and standing so much (more than 10,000 steps). However, we would have appreciated cutting one of the sesame snack stops which felt duplicative, a couple more stops for a seat in the shade, and more availability of water. Kan (spelling?) provided incredible, detailed historical and cultural information about the food, Tokyo, and Japan, in general. We were impressed with his conversational English and the incredible information and stories he provided.
Hello, and thank you for supporting Tokyo's local heroes and preserving its deep culinary traditions. We value your honest feedback regarding the pacing and stops, as it helps us refine how we share the complexity of the city's daily life. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the rich historical stories and the connections made with the masters passing down their craft.
Absolutely amazing tour! WE ATE SO MUCH FOOD! I honestly wasn’t expecting g that amount, though everything g was so delicious that my tummy somehow made room. Our guide was just the best and we learned a ton about the neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the daily life of the neighborhood and sharing a meal with the community. Your visit helps support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and plays a vital role in preserving these beautiful culinary traditions.
Our first full day in Japan - what a perfect introduction to the amazing city of Tokyo. Kan was a delightful guide - so passionate about the area’s history, the shop owners and chefs along the way and all the yummy food he introduced us to. A very well-paced and complete tour, and did I say delicious?! Culinary Backstreets is clearly a very professional company. I look forward to using them on other trips in different cities around the globe.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to explore the complexity of Tokyo's daily life with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the stories of the dedicated shop owners and master artisans passing down their craft. Your visit directly supports these unsung heroes of the kitchen and helps preserve their beautiful culinary traditions.
Great!! Kan was very knowledgeable and we leaned a great deal. The food choices were delicious. Highly recommend Kan and the tour.
Thank you for the review and for walking with us through the streets of Tokyo. We are truly grateful for your support of the neighborhood's unsung culinary heroes and their family-run kitchens. By joining this walk, you are directly helping to preserve these vital culinary traditions and support the local community.
