Jujo and Akabane Walking Tour: Explore Authentic Tokyo Through Its Historical Shopping Areas
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Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of Jujo and Akabane, two historical shopping areas in Tokyo. Discover the vibrant Jujo Ginza shopping street, known for its affordable prices and community atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jujo Ginza Shopping Arcade - Jujo Ginza shopping district is known as one of Tokyo’s best three old shopping streets, and has 500 shops with prepared foods, fresh foods, clothing items and so on, and you will not only be surprised by the scale of the area, but also the cheapness. Special price tags are seen everywhere, and good deals are arranged. Each store cooperates to actively promote district-wide events leading to a real community feel. They have thousands of surprisingly cheap items such as croquettes (1 piece for 30 yen), yakitori (1 piece for 50 yen), socks for 50 yen and so on. There are many locally-based shops, and it is also characteristic that the distance between shopkeepers and shoppers is short. You can enjoy takeaways and eat light snacks on the spot in this shopping area with a calm atmosphere, where old town people provide lots of character and emote old style life.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Take a three-hour journey through the historical shopping region of Jujo, which includes the Zujo Fujimi Ginza shopping precinct and Jujo Nakadori Street.

We’ll meet at the JR Jujo Station and embark on a leisurely stroll around the Jujo Ginza shopping street. This district, along with Togoshi Ginza and Sunamachi Ginza, is one of the top three old shopping streets in Tokyo. It’s home to 500 stores offering pre-made meals, fresh produce, apparel, and more. You will be astounded not only by the size of the district but also the affordability of the items on offer. You’ll find discounted prices throughout, and great bargains are aplenty. In an effort to instill a sense of community, every shop collaborates in arranging and promoting events within the district. The area is packed with value-for-money items, such as croquettes for just 30 yen a piece, yakitori at 50 yen a piece, and socks for just 50 yen. With an abundance of local shops, one distinctive aspect is the close interaction between shop owners and customers.

Location
Jūjō Station
Jujo station, ticket gate
Cancellation Policy

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

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Corinnemutz
May 1, 2024
We wanted a non touristy walking tour, we were taken to Jujo & Akabane, sampling local dishes and drinks - Our guide Mutsuko contacted us to reconfirm our tour and arrived on time. Mutsuko gave us such an insight into Japanese culture and history. We thoroughly recommend our tour and guide to anyone wanting more than a tourists glimpse of Tokyo. We had an amazing afternoon, it was like being taken out by a dear friend Thank you so much for your expertise
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Lisa_d
Oct 28, 2022
Lots of experiential learning and fun. - Loved my tour, especially the foodie information and tastes. Plus the tea tasting, beautiful temple, learning how to make an offerings and prayers, the important history and general information about life In Japan. Thank you Fumiko for the insightful tour!
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Japanjan45
Nov 8, 2019
What a wonderful, interesting and thoroughly enjoyable tour - The "Explore and Get Tipsy in the deep local area : Jujo and Akabane Walking Tour" I would highly recommend. What a beautiful old area Jujo is and our guide was super. On time….and speaks excellent English and also has a great sense of humour. The 3 of us got along so well. We did the amazing Jujo Ginza shopping arcade – had the best yakatori I have tasted – people line up and the queue goes nearly 1 block just waiting to get served but oh my gosh it is worth the wait. The little eating areas around Akabane Station are a foodies delight and the atmosphere is electric. I would definitely join this tour again on my next trip to Japan.
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