YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Collectively known as Yanesen, taking the first syllable of each of Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi, these locations are filled with the atmosphere of the traditional shitamachi neighborhoods in Tokyo. YanakaGinza(Shopping Street) allows visitors to catch a glimpse of old Japan. Popular for its cherry blossoms, Yanaka-reien cemetery is one of the many perfect places for a stroll in any season. It was also a place well-loved by many literary masters. If you decide to cross the hill road and go through the mazelike alleyways, you will definitely encounter retro scenes of Tokyo as if you’ve gone on a time trip to the “good old days”. Why not escape the hustle and bustle of the metropolis and have a traditional Tokyo experience in Yanesen?
More Information about YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
Street address
- 3-8-11 YanakaTaito-ku,Tokyo
Access
Route1
- 5 minutes by foot from JR Yamanote Line Nippori Station west exit.
Route2
- 5 minutes by foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Sendagi Station exit2.
Opening Hours
- Varies depending on the establishment
Closed
- Varies depending on the establishment
Best season
- All year
Point
- The Nezu Shrine is a famous spot for azaleas, while the Yanaka-reien cemetery is renowned for cherry blossoms
Spots around
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Tokyo Station
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Tokyo Tower
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo(Closed down on January 31, 2022)
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Nezu Museum
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Mohri Garden
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Shabu Shabu & Sushi Specialty Restaurant 'Hassan'
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Tsukishima
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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Kichijoji
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Shibuya
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Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japanese Sake and Shochu Information Center
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Tea Experience @ Jugetsudo
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Azabu-Juban
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Yoyogi Park
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Todoroki Valley
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Shopping at electronics stores(BIC CAMERA)
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Odaiba
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Nihombashi
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Omotesando
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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RED° TOKYO TOWER
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Corridor Gai
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Rickshaw rides in Asakusa
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Mt. Takao
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Shinjuku
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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TOKYO ODAIBA OEDO-ONSEN MONOGATARI(Closed down on September 5, 2021)
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Ueno Park
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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Haneda Airport
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Tomigaya
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Asakusa
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Tokyo City View
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Ningyocho