Things to do in Yanaka, Tokyo

A nostalgic street food shopping street also known as cat town. The Yuyake Dandan stairway at its entrance is a nice spot for sunset views.

"A nostalgic street food shopping street also known as cat town. The Yuyake Dandan stairway at its en"

One of Tokyo's largest cemeteries, established in 1874. It is a calm place for a stroll, especially in cherry blossom season, with feral cats sleeping on tombs.

"One of Tokyo's largest cemeteries, established in 1874. It is a calm place for a stroll, especially "

Yanaka survived both the Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII bombings, so it keeps much of its old-world charm. Traditional buildings sit between modern ones.

"Yanaka survived both the Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII bombings, so it keeps much of its old-world"

One of Yanaka's oldest classic kissaten, with traditional tatami seating on the second floor. It is known for a soft, fluffy egg sandwich served with soup and salad, and booking ahead is recommended.

"One of Yanaka's oldest classic kissaten, with traditional tatami seating on the second floor. It is "

A small temple at the end of Yanaka Cemetery, home to a beautiful Buddha statue.

"A small temple at the end of Yanaka Cemetery, home to a beautiful Buddha statue."

The 'sunset stairs' lead down into Yanaka Ginza and are a well-known view of the old shopping street.

"The 'sunset stairs' lead down into Yanaka Ginza and are a well-known view of the old shopping street"