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Yanaka Ginza

When going downstairs, “the Yuyake-dandan”, a nostalgic world spreads in front of you. A shopping street with an atmosphere of the good old days.

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After looking at Yanaka Cemetery on your left and keep going up on a gentle ascent, the Gotenzaka, you will find stairs called “the Yuyake-dandan”. The stairs are landmarks of Yanaka, which is a loved place because it is famous for its beautiful sunset. When going down the stairs, the Yanaka Ginza spreads in front of you. The shopping street with a long history arose spontaneously in around 1945, about 60 shops are gathered and making a total of 170 m long street, in which widely- ranged lineups from Japanese traditional unchanged private shops such as butchers, greengrocers, fish shops, and electric appliance stores to donuts shops, and knick-knack shops where non-local visitors can also enjoy shopping.

A pleasant conversation between a regular customer and a clerk, children’s larking voice, and a tasty smell from a deli…. the scenery of a shopping street really represents “the good old days of Japan”. “Yanaka Ginza Hyakkoi Festival” is held every summer and the thanksgiving in Yanaka is held in July and December, these events strengthen links between the local business and people.

Their nostalgic atmosphere fascinates many visitors, not only the local people but also the people who live in the other areas in Japan and in the other countries, which made this street a remarkable spot.

Highlights

  • The shopping street arose spontaneously in around 1945.
  • About 60 shops are gathered making a 170m long shopping street.
  • Regular events are held.
  • When going downstairs, “the Yuyake-dandan”, which is famous for the sunset, you will find the street.
  • The cherry blossom viewing spot “Yanaka Cemetery” is nearby.

Photos

  • Various shops stand on the small street.

    Various shops stand on the small street.

  • View a twilight scenery on “the Yuyake-dandan”.

    View a twilight scenery on “the Yuyake-dandan”.

  • Seasoned shop boards are tasteful.

    Seasoned shop boards are tasteful.

  • The thanksgiving in Yanaka is held in every July and December.

    The thanksgiving in Yanaka is held in every July and December.

  • “Yanaka Ginza Hyakkoi Festival” is held every summer.

    “Yanaka Ginza Hyakkoi Festival” is held every summer.

Reviews

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    mizuiro_lawson Top Reviewer

    JR日暮里駅から歩いて数分のところにあります。お土産屋を巡りながら、お惣菜屋でコロッケやメンチカツを買って食べ歩くのも楽しみの一つです!!

Details

Name in Japanese
谷中ぎんざ
Postal Code
110-0001
Address
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street Promotion Association 3-13-1 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Holidays
*Vary depending on the shops. Contact the shop for further information. Shop List
Business Hours
*Vary depending on the shops. Contact the shop for further information. Shop List
Directions
1) A 5- minute walk from Nippori Station on the JR Yamanote or Joban line, Toei Toneri line, or Keisei line.
2) A 5- minute walk from Sendagi station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)