Vie e quartieri

Yanaka Ginza

Indirizzo: 3-13 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo
Zona: Tokyo, Giappone

Orari: Opening hours vary by shop; check each store separately.
Come visitare: The shopping street is a short walk from Nippori Station. There is no common opening time, so check individual shops directly.
Orari: Circa 60 min

Perché vale la deviazione

A 170-metre shopping street of the old «shitamachi» with about 60 family shops, cat statues and the «sunset stairs» at its top.

Yanaka Ginza is a charming shopping street in Tokyo's Yanaka neighborhood, known for its nostalgic 'shitamachi' atmosphere and unique cat statues. It offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese market life with its family-run shops.

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