Cimitero

Yanaka Cemetery

Zona: Tokyo, Giappone

Lun: 00:00–23:59
Mar: 00:00–23:59
Mer: 00:00–23:59
Gio: 00:00–23:59
Ven: 00:00–23:59
Sab: 00:00–23:59
Dom: 00:00–23:59
Orari: The official visitor hours for the cemetery grounds are not specified. The management office is open 08:30–17:30 and closed December 29–January 3.
Come visitare: The grounds are accessible for walks; Nippori Station is about a 5–6 minute walk away. There is no parking inside.
Orari: Ingresso libero
Orari: Circa 60 min

Perché vale la deviazione

This atmospheric cemetery contains the grave of the last Tokugawa shogun and preserves the quiet, temple-filled character of old Yanaka.

Yanaka Cemetery is a historic site in Tokyo, notable for its connection to the Tokugawa shogunate and its beautiful cherry blossoms. It offers a glimpse into the old Shitamachi atmosphere.

Che cosa c’è nei paraggi

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