Nov 28, 2012 - 1 min read

Take A Walk In Yanesen Tokyo

An Easy and Interesting Walking Tour Through Yanaka

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The temple's main treasure, the bronze Buddha.

Tennoji Temple - founded in 1690.

Old fashioned candy.

Fabulous handmade puppets.

The soba restaurant, Oshimaya.

Isetatsu, the washi (Japanese handmade paper) shop.

Ancient clock in the Daimyo Clock Museum

The torii gates of Nezu Shrine

The old area of Tokyo, Yanesen, is a great way to spend a half-day wandering about seeing the ancient temples, the interesting shops along Yanaka Ginza, and even a puppet show featuring hand-made puppets. Treat yourself to a soba lunch, sweets from yesteryear, and even homemade ice cream or 10 yen manju. Buy some great souvenirs at the Japanese paper shop, rice crackers for a snack or gifts, or browse the museum of ancient clocks. An easy way to spend a few hours or a day.

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