One of the most photogenic places of worship in Tokyo is Nezu Shrine in Yanaka area.
The main shrine, designated as an important cultural property, and the vermilion Senbon-torii gate are highlights.
Especially in April, the azalea festival, with over 3,000 azalea plants in full bloom, is one of the must-see festivals.
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Location
1-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Access
5 minutes walk from Nezu and Sendagi Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
5 minutes walk from Todaimae Station on Tokyo Metro Line
10 minutes walk from Hakusan Station on Toei Mita Line
Opening Hours
6:00-17:00
Closing days
Open daily
Admission Fee
Free
The Azaria festival's admission fee
￥300
The old type of shopping streets in Japan are called "Shotengai.
Butcher shops, grocery stores, tea shops, cutlery shops, etc. are lined with small stores of different types.
The Yanaka Ginza shopping district offers shopping and dining.
Yanaka Ginza is greeted by a cat at the entrance. There are also stores related to cats in the shopping street.
If you are lucky, you might even meet a real cat!
Yuyake dandan
At the end of Yanaka Ginza, there is a staircase called "Sunset Dandan.
As the name suggests, the sunset is beautiful.
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Location
3-13-1 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo Japan
Access
6 minutes walk from Nippori Station on JR Line
8 minutes walk from Nishi-nippori on JR Line
6 minutes walk from Sendagi Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
There are many long-established shops in Tokyo that have been in business for over 100 years. One of them is Isetaju, a washi sundries shop.
Washi is a traditional Japanese paper. The colorful paper is decorated with motifs of cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and other traditional Japanese patterns.
Small items made of washi make great souvenirs for your family and friends.
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Location
2-18-9 Yanaka Taito-ku, Tokyo Japan
Access
5 minutes walk from Sendagi Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
