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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Jindai-ji Temple
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Nezu Museum
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo(Closed down on January 31, 2022)
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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Ueno Park
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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Mohri Garden
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Tokyo Tower
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Omotesando
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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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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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Asakusa
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Ningyocho
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Shopping at electronics stores(BIC CAMERA)
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Tomigaya
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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Shabu Shabu & Sushi Specialty Restaurant 'Hassan'
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Tokyo City View
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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Shibuya
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Nihombashi
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TOKYO ODAIBA OEDO-ONSEN MONOGATARI(Closed down on September 5, 2021)
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Shinjuku
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RED° TOKYO TOWER
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Haneda Airport
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Yoyogi Park
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Tsukishima
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Tokyo Station
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Todoroki Valley
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Rickshaw rides in Asakusa
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Mt. Takao
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Odaiba
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Kichijoji
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Azabu-Juban
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Corridor Gai
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)