Yanaka Ginza: A Taste of Old Tokyo
Step back in time on Yanaka Ginza, a nostalgic Tokyo shopping street with traditional crafts, tasty street food, and a charming local vibe.
Yanaka Ginza is a charming shopping street in Tokyo's Yanaka district, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the city's past with its traditional shops, street food, and relaxed atmosphere. It's a refreshing escape from the modern metropolis.
A brief summary to Yanaka Ginza
- 3 Chome-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, 3 Chome Yanaka, Tokyo, 110-0001, JP
- Visit website
- Monday 9:30 am-12 am
- Tuesday 9:30 am-12 am
- Wednesday 9:30 am-12 am
- Thursday 9:30 am-12 am
- Friday 9:30 am-12 am
- Saturday 9:30 am-12 am
- Sunday 9:30 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit in the late afternoon to catch the sunset from the Yuyake Dandan (Sunset Stairs) for a beautiful view.
- Try local street food like *menchi katsu* (fried meat patty) from Niku no Suzuki or cat-shaped doughnuts from Yanaka Shippoya.
- Explore the side streets and discover hidden temples, traditional houses, and cozy cafes.
- Look out for cat-themed goods and souvenirs, as Yanaka Ginza is known as "Cat Town".
- Visit during the summer festival in early August to experience the street's lively community spirit.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Nippori Station (JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Keisei Line), take the west exit and walk for 5-10 minutes. Follow the signs for Yanaka Ginza. Alternatively, from Sendagi Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line), it's a 5-minute walk. Tokyo Metro or Toei Subway single-ride tickets typically cost between ¥150-¥300 depending on the distance. A Tokyo Subway Ticket (24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour) offers unlimited travel on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines. A 24-hour ticket costs ¥800.
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Walking
From Ueno Park, it's approximately a 25-minute walk to Yanaka Ginza. Head north from the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, walk 15 minutes to Yanaka Cemetery, then another 10 minutes to Yanaka Ginza. There are no costs associated with walking.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available throughout Tokyo. From Tokyo Station, a taxi to Yanaka Ginza will take approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. The flag-down fare in Tokyo is typically between ¥500-¥750 for the first 1.052 kilometers, with an additional ¥90 for every 255 meters. A 5-kilometer taxi ride in Tokyo (excluding the initial flag-down fare) would cost roughly ¥1600. Be aware that traffic jams can increase the fare.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Nichika Shrine of Enju-ji Temple
0.7 km
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Nezu Shrine
1.0 km
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Gokokuin
1.0 km
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Obake kaidan
1.1 km
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きささげの木
1.4 km
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Ueno Park
1.6 km
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Ueno Daibutsu
1.6 km
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Cenotaph for the Tokyo Raid
1.6 km
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Hanazono Inari Shrine
1.7 km
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Shinobazunoike Benten-do
1.8 km
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Shinobazu Pond
1.9 km
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Ueno Park, Statue
1.9 km
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Tokyo Tourist Information Center Keisei Ueno
2.0 km
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BINGO!
2.1 km
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Yushima Shrine
2.2 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Yūyake Dandan
0.1 km
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Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park
0.2 km
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Asakura Museum of Sculpture
0.3 km
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Kannōnji Temple
0.3 km
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Kokozan Daienji Temple
0.3 km
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Yanaka
0.4 km
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Sendagi
0.5 km
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Tennōji Temple
0.5 km
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Art Sanctuary Allan West (Allan West's studio and gallery)
0.7 km
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Daimyo Clock Museum
0.7 km
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Gallery Okubo
0.7 km
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SCAI The Bathhouse
0.8 km
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NIPPORI FABRIC TOWN
0.8 km
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Otome Inari Shrine
1.0 km
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Sogakudo Concert Hall, Ueno Campus, Tokyo Uniνersity of the Arts
1.1 km
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Essential places to dine
BINGO TACOS KITCHEN
1.0 km
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HALAL SAKURA
1.1 km
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Inshotei
1.7 km
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Oto-Oto Ueno bamboo Garden
1.9 km
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Tokori Ueno Bamboo Garden
1.9 km
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Torimitsukuni Ueno
1.9 km
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Tokyo Sundubu Ueno-no-mori Sakura Terrace Branch
1.9 km
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Kinojiya
1.9 km
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KEEP&TOUCH
2.0 km
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Nikutei Futago
2.1 km
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Kurofunetei
2.1 km
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燒肉
2.2 km
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肉と酒 グリルハウス アメ横酒場 上野
2.3 km
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SUGIDAMA Minowa
2.4 km
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Kōdōkan
2.5 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Energy Super Tajima Tabata Shop
1.3 km
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Tokyo National Museum Museum Shop
1.4 km
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Atre Ueno
1.9 km
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GIFT KEISEI JAPANESE SOUVENIR Ueno Station Store
2.0 km
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Ueno LOFT
2.1 km
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Ueno Marui
2.1 km
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Japanese souvenir store ~YOSHIKIRI~
2.2 km
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UENO YAMASAN No2
2.2 km
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フリークマーケット
2.2 km
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MAGAZINES 上野広小路店
2.2 km
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Energy Super Tajima Komagome
2.2 km
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Ueno Ameyokocho Nezu Shoten
2.3 km
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Joyful Minowa Shopping Street
2.3 km
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Matsuzakaya Ueno Store
2.4 km
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PEARL SEIWA
2.5 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Rock Bar Sakebi
1.2 km
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The Auditorium - Japanese Whisky, Cocktail & Good music Bar 上野
1.9 km
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Bonjour Tokyo Bar
2.0 km
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The World End Irish Pub
2.0 km
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HUB Ueno Shinobazu St.
2.1 km
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HUB Ueno
2.2 km
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BAR COCKTAIL WORKS 上野
2.2 km
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Samurai
2.2 km
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Shot Bar AI
2.2 km
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Music Bar Ten Years
2.2 km
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The Warrior Celt
2.2 km
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Luke
2.3 km
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STANDING BAR PARE 晴
2.3 km
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BAR SOMETHIN’
2.7 km
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Barley Asakusa
2.7 km
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
上野UPStage ２
2.1 km
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CLUB UP Stage II上野No.１ショーパブ可愛いフィリピーナ
2.1 km
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Club 8 Ueno
2.1 km
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CLASSIC-TOKYO
2.1 km
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New Fantasy
2.2 km
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club圓
2.2 km
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PRIME TOKYO
2.2 km
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ホットレッグス（HOT LEGS）@上野インターナショナルクラブ
2.2 km
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ガールズ バー ANY BAR 135 (エニー バー)
2.3 km
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RGB TOKYO
2.6 km
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JAZOO
2.7 km
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Pure's Sound Market
2.8 km
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Club IBIZA Asakusa
2.9 km
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MOGRA
3.0 km
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秋葉アイステ
3.0 km
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