A full-day walking tour of Ueno and Yanaka led by a local English-speaking guide, covering the National Museum of Nature and Science, Ueno Park temples and shrines, Ameyoko retro shopping street, the Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Yanaka Ginza, and Tennoji Temple.
Admission to National Museum of Nature and Science
Admission to Asakura Museum of Sculpture
Admission to the inner gate and main hall of Toshogu Shrine
Meet your guide outside Ueno Station's Park Gate Exit, just outside the ticket gates. Look for a Snow Monkey Resorts tour tag. The Park Gate Exit is most easily reached via the JR Yamanote Line — follow the signs inside the station.
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7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo
Duration: 1 hour
Begin at one of Tokyo's most prominent museums, located adjacent to Ueno Station. Your guide will introduce the museum and its key exhibits, including a life-sized blue whale model, a steam locomotive, and the taxidermied body of Hachiko — Tokyo's most famous dog. The museum occupies a Meiji-period building with notable architecture.
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4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Walk through Ueno Park on a guided tour of its temples, shrines, and lakeside area. Stops include a large bronze Buddha face, a walkway of red torii gates, and a gold-leafed shrine. At the lake, the view combines water birds and koi carp against a backdrop of high-rise buildings.
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6 Chome-10-7 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Continue to Ameyoko, a lively retro shopping and dining area with a post-war history rooted in black market trade. Your guide will cover the history and significance of the street before guests have free time for lunch, shopping, and independent exploration. A wide variety of restaurants, food stalls, and shops are available in the area.
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7 Chome-18-10 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo
Duration: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Visit the Asakura Museum of Sculpture, the former home and workshop of renowned Japanese sculptor Fumio Asakura. The guided visit covers the artist's work and history within the original traditional Japanese building. The museum includes a central Japanese garden, a rooftop terrace with views across Yanaka and the Tokyo skyline — including the Tokyo Skytree — and display rooms showcasing Asakura's sculptures.
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3 Chome-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo
Duration: 1 hour
Join a guided walk through Yanaka Ginza, the neighborhood's main shopping street known for its cat theme, local artisan shops, street food, and traditional standing bars. Your guide will point out notable shops and recommend local snacks.
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7 Chome-14-8 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo
Duration: 1 hour
Visit a Buddhist temple in Yanaka known for its impressive Buddha statues, before walking through Yanaka Cemetery and along Sakura Dori. The cemetery is a popular local walking route and is home to the graves of sumo wrestlers, samurai, and aristocrats. In spring, Sakura Dori is lined with cherry blossoms.
2 Chome-19 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo
The tour concludes at Nippori Station, where your guide will assist with any transport questions for your onward journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour is available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday through Sunday only. The National Museum of Nature and Science and the Asakura Museum of Sculpture are both closed on Mondays and Thursdays, so the tour does not operate on those days.
Lunch is not included. A free time break is provided at Ameyoko, where a variety of restaurants, food stalls, and cafes are available. Your guide will suggest local options on request.
This is a full-day walking tour covering Ueno Park, Ameyoko, a 20-minute walk to Yanaka, and continuing walking through the Yanaka neighborhood. Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes are essential.
Large luggage and oversized bags are not suitable for this walking tour. Guests are advised to store bags at their hotel or at a station locker before joining. Lockers are available at major stations, including Ueno, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo Station.
Jeff was amazing. He took me throughout all of Ueno and showed me so many cool and easily missable sights. Jeff is very knowledgeable and makes the tour incredibly fun.
Grant A
March 14, 2026
Walking Tour Yanaka and Ueno
Beth was excellent, knowledgeable and personable. The entire team was understanding when I was at the wrong meeting point. The tour touched on places that would often be missed.
DA C
May 10, 2025
Grant A
March 14, 2026
Amazing time in Ueno
Jeff was amazing. He took me throughout all of Ueno and showed me so many cool and easily missable sights. Jeff is very knowledgeable and makes the tour incredibly fun.
DA C
May 10, 2025
Walking Tour Yanaka and Ueno
Beth was excellent, knowledgeable and personable. The entire team was understanding when I was at the wrong meeting point. The tour touched on places that would often be missed.
