• Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka
  • Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka
  • Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka
  • Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka
  • Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka
  • Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka
  • Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka
  • Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka

Tokyo: Private tour of Beckoning Cat Painting at Yanaka

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ID: GYG875228-1377705
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Country: Japan

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Recommended for those who want to experience Japanese culture with a difference! Enjoy painting cute cats and rare finger puppet shows in Yanaka, known as the town of cats!
This private tour offers a cultural experience in Yanaka, a popular strolling area for Japanese people.
Yanaka is also known as “Cat Town". It is also full of alleys, slopes, and temples, where cats can be seen relaxing in the emotional streets.
In addition to the experience of painting “Manekineko (beckoning cats),” cute ornaments that have been placed in stores as merchants' items since the Edo period, you will watch a finger puppet show.
You can design your own beckoning cat and take it home as a mascot that will continue to bring you good fortune even after the tour is over.
The finger puppets will be played in a theater dedicated to finger puppets. You can enjoy a short play that makes you laugh without words.

Recommended for those who want to experience Japanese culture with a difference!

Highlights

  • Private walking tours to relax and enjoy
  • Painting a beckoning cat in Yanaka, known as the city of cats
  • Watch a performance at one of the best finger puppet theaters in Tokyo
  • Also stroll through a cemetery with popular among the Japanese.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The meeting point is in front of the South exit ticket gate of JR Nippori Station.
INCLUDED
  • An English-speaking guide
  • Manekineko (beckoning cats) painting experience
  • Finger Puppet Show
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities
  • Shopping cost (it depends on the guest and store)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.