Cemetery
Aoyama Cemetery
- Mon
- 00:00–23:59
- Tue
- 00:00–23:59
- Wed
- 00:00–23:59
- Thu
- 00:00–23:59
- Fri
- 00:00–23:59
- Sat
- 00:00–23:59
- Sun
- 00:00–23:59
- Hours
- The official site does not state visitor hours for the cemetery; the management office is open 08:30–17:30, with document受付 until 16:30.
- How to visit
- The cemetery is open to the public and suitable for walking. The grounds are uneven, and some areas are difficult to access by wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available from the management office.
- Hours
- About 60 min
Why it is worth the detour
Aoyama Cemetery is best known for its cherry blossoms and historical significance.
Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo is a historic site managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, notable for its cherry blossoms and graves of prominent Japanese and foreigners. It offers a serene environment for reflection and is popular during hanami season.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
650 m
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950 m
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1.1 km
Omotesando
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1.4 km
Cat Street
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1.6 km
Ōta Memorial Museum of Art
A museum showcasing rotating exhibitions of Ukiyo-e from a collection of over 12,000 pieces.
1.7 km
Takeshita Street
A 350-metre pedestrian lane opposite Harajuku Station that became the shop window of Japanese teen fashion and crepe stands.
Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.