Yanaka Cemetery

“Japan's last shogun sleeps beneath a tunnel of spring cherry trees.”

History
Yanaka Cemetery

Despite being a cemetery, Yanaka Cemetery is special because it hosts the graves of many famous Japanese historical figures, perhaps most famous being the Tokugawa Shogun clan graves, however these aren't open to the public, so please peek through the bars of the fence that closes it off! It is also a beautiful place to visit during the cherry-blossom season in early April, with a part of the cemetery being called "Cherry-blossom Avenue".

Photograph provided by Tokyo Convention＆Visitors Bureau

Spot NameYanaka Cemetery
Postal Code〒110-0001
Address7-5-24 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone Number03-3821-4456
Official URLhttps://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/reien/park/index073.html
KeywordsHistory

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yanaka Cemetery?
Japan's last shogun sleeps beneath a tunnel of spring cherry trees.
Where is Yanaka Cemetery?
Yanaka Cemetery is located at 7-5-24 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo.
Can I visit Yanaka Cemetery with a local guide?
Yes. WOW U lists activities around Yanaka Cemetery hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.