Yanaka Ginza

Made famous for its proximity to the Yanaka Cemetery and its many temples, Yanaka Ginza is a below- average shopping street that is really not worth spending the time to visit. This statement may be blunt for sure, but that unfortunately is the sad, cold reality. Move along tourists you are not welcome here! Most stores will not make any effort to welcome you and will immediately point you to their many “photos are prohibited” signs before even trying to serve you - sad indeed. Still Tokyo offers many other alternatives to Yanaka Ginza and nearby Sugamo, for example, will definitely meet your shopping needs.