Area Yanaka Take a breather from the bustling crowds in Shibuya and Shinjuku to hop on the JR Line for Nippori Station. A short walk away is Yanaka (谷中), an area largely untouched by the modernization..
Shopping Yanaka in Moving Images Niek Ceylan A short compilation showcasing the beauty of Tokyo's old-town Yanaka district
Shopping A Stroll through Yanaka Anonymous Feel a glimpse of the old Tokyo in Yanaka, a historical part of Tokyo that dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867).
15 Culture Daigyo-ji Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's peaceful Yanaka district, Daigyo-ji is a cosy, attractive Buddhist temple, a nice place to rest and take in the soothing atmosphere.
12 Culture Zuirin-ji Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's historic Yanaka district, Zuirin-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, worth seeking out for its beautiful wooden carvings.
Food Darjeeling Restaurant in Yanaka Hannah Morse Eat, drink and be merry with Indian cuisine at Darjeeling in Yanaka.
11 Culture Jyomyo-In Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell Near Ueno and Yanaka in central Tokyo, Jyomyo-In is a Buddhist temple with so many statues that there are said to be 84,000 of them.
Culture Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's charming Yanaka district, the Asakura Museum of Sculpture is like a walk-in time capsule, the preserved former studio and residence of a