Description
- While many shopping streets have declined, this is one that is still thriving.
- The view from the top of the long stairs at the entrance of the shopping street is said to be beautiful.
Business Hours
AM10:00 to PM7:00 (most stores)
Closed Days
Every Tuesday (most stores)
English Support
It depends on the store.
Barrier-Free
Not only is the shopping street itself congested, but the slope next to the long stairs isn’t wide enough for a wheelchair to pass, so you’ll have to make a significant detour.
Fees
Free
Access
If you leave the west exit of Nippori Station (JR Yamanote Line / JR Keihin Tohoku Line / JR Joban Line / Keisei Line / Nippori Toneri Liner) and proceed uphill, you will arrive at the top of the stairs in about 5 minutes.
Additionally, it can be reached in less than 10 minutes on foot from Sendagi Station (Metro Chiyoda Line).
Official Links
https://www.yanakaginza.com/ (Japanese only)
Nearby spots
Tokyo National Museum
It is Japan’s oldest and largest museum. It collect and display valuable cultural properties from Japan and the East.
Nezu Shrine (Nedu Jinja)
It is an old shrine designated as one of Tokyo’s ten shrines, and is famous for the 1,000 torii gates of Otome Inari Shrine, which is attached to the precincts.
Ueno Zoo
This is Japan’s oldest zoo, and the giant panda exhibit is very popular.
