Yanaka Cemetary

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This cemetery was the site of a five tier pagoda that was burned down by two lovers in a double-suicide, a story which inspired Koda Rohan's novel, The Five-Storied Pagoda. Numerous cherry trees are planted on Yanaka Cemetary's grounds. The cherries growing along either side of the central road running though the cemetery are particularly beautiful, and each year many people come here to see them when they blossom in spring. The cemetery is sunny and quiet, and many famous artists, writers, and actors are buried here.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Taitou-ku Yanaka 7-5-24 Map
Area: Ueno / Yanesen Area
Phone: 0338214456
Hours: [Management office] 8:30-17:30
Closed: [Administration Office] New Year's holiday (12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

An enriched cultural experience

Reviewed : 2023.04.10

We had added this stop on our adventures through Yanaka. Our guide had incorporated it in our customized tour as per our request. This is not a spooky cemetery, it is full of history and beauty. It...
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Reviewed : 2022.12.03

I would not go out of way to see this place, but it does have some interesting sights. Considering the tight spaces in Toyko, it was a little strange to see this place. There were some nice little...
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Reviewed : 2020.09.22

When talking about having a pleasant walk the first think that will come to mind is probably a park and not a cemetery. Still, the Yanaka Cemetery should definitely be on your bucket list if youre...