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Yanaka Cemetery
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Cemetery of about 10 hectares with nearly 7,000 graves north of Ueno, including that of the last shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu. Its central cherry-lined avenue is one of the most photographed in April, and the rest of the year it is a quiet walk through one of Tokyo's old-fashioned neighbourhoods.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Yanaka Cemetery: 2 missions
- Stroll along the avenue of cherry treesWalk down the central avenue of the cemetery, even if it is not spring, and look at the rows of trees on both sides.
- Respect and observe the gravestonesWalk without stepping on graves or touching offerings, noticing the variety of headstones and monuments in the grounds.
Near Yanaka Cemetery
Yanaka Ginza522 m awayKan'ei-ji Temple545 m awayFormer Sōgakudō Concert Hall838 m awayUeno Zoo868 m awayTokyo National Museum884 m awayTokyo Metropolitan Art Museum925 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Yanaka Cemetery?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Yanaka Cemetery