Walking Tour

Old Tokyo Vibe? Don’t Go to Ginza—Visit Yanaka Ginza Instead

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Where Should You Go for the Old Tokyo Vibe? If you are looking for narrow lanes, old wooden houses, small local shops, temples, and a pre-war Tokyo neighborhood feel, do not make Ginza your main destination. Go to Yanaka Ginza and the wider Yanesen area instead. The similar names confuse many first-time visitors, but Ginza … Read more

Is a Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour Worth It? (Gion Rules & Hidden Gems)

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Kyoto’s Gion district is world-famous as the heart of Japan’s geisha (known locally as geiko) and maiko (apprentice geisha) culture. However, wandering through its historic streets is no longer as simple as it used to be. With the recent enforcement of strict local rules—including a ban on tourists entering private alleys and strict no-photography zones—exploring … Read more