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Yanaka Cemetery District
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Yanaka Cemetery District
谷中霊園
4.1Est. 120Tokyo, Kanto
Local Pick
Overview
Meiji-era cemetery district preserving old Tokyo atmosphere with cherry paths and retro shopping.
A sprawling Meiji-era cemetery and its surrounding neighborhood that preserves the atmosphere of old shitamachi Tokyo. Cherry tree-lined pathways wind past the graves of shoguns, artists, and samurai. The adjacent Yanaka Ginza shopping street retains a pre-war shopping arcade feel with traditional sweet shops, craft stores, and cat-themed businesses.
Local tips
Tokyo's best-preserved old-town neighborhood. Start at Yanaka Cemetery and walk down Yanaka Ginza for street food.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 谷中霊園
- Nearest station
- Nippori Station (7 min walk)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
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