Tokyo: Yanaka, discover the 7 Gods of fortune
Walking Tours made by our company are experiences that, based on a very small number of participants, are devoted to discovering and exploring the most iconic and non-iconic areas of Tokyo. This will give you a chance to savor every aspect and secret of the areas that our Travel Story Tellers will share with you.
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What's included in Tokyo: Yanaka, discover the 7 Gods of fortune
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shinobazu no Ike Bentendo
A Buddhist temple dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten, located in Ueno Park. Praying to Benzaiten is said to grant good fortune in some specific fields, such as academic studies, arts, property, and relationships. Those same benefits could be reaped at Bentendo.
This temple was built in the area between Ueno and Tabata. Specifically, it celebrates Daikoku-ten: the god of happiness and wealth
Tennoji Temple
Built next to the Yanaka cemetery, Tennoji is a temple rich in history for the Japanese religion. It is identifiable by the bronze statue of Buddha in front of the entrance, and a statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Inclusions
- English or Italian speaking travel story teller
- Offerings to temples
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- JR Ueno station, in front of the “Hard Rock Cafè”. Travel Story Teller will wait for you showing a nameboard with the “IOJ Logo” on it.
End Points
- Tabata Station
