Taito / Bunkyo

Yanesen (Yanaka, Nezu & Sendagi)

An old-fashioned neighbourhood of wooden houses and temples that survived the war. Snack along the shopping street, wander the back lanes and look out for the many cats — all walkable from Nippori Station.

Travel time from our homes (approx.)

Stay Dream Flower Tea approx. 25 min
Stay Dream Soccer approx. 35 min
Stay Dream GreatView approx. 35 min

Times are approximate one-way journeys including walking, and vary with time of day and connections.

Highlights

Yanaka Ginza shopping street

A downtown shopping street of deli and sweet shops. The sunset from the “Yuyake Dandan” steps at the entrance is famous.

Yanaka temple town & cemetery

Quiet streets lined with temples; Yanaka Cemetery’s cherry trees are lovely in spring.

Nezu Shrine

An old shrine with a beautiful tunnel of vermilion torii gates; azaleas bloom in spring.

Getting there

About 5 minutes on foot from the west exit of Nippori Station (Keisei / JR) to Yanaka Ginza. From Ohanajaya, the Keisei Main Line goes directly to Nippori.

Homes close to this spot

Stay Dream Flower Tea — approx. 25 min

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