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.
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.
10 Culture Chokyu-In Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's historical Yanaka district, Chokyu-In is an ancient Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere, home to a lot of interesting statues.
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
