{"id":1940,"date":"2025-10-28T04:51:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1940"},"modified":"2025-10-28T04:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T04:54:52","slug":"yanaka-ginza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/tokyo\/yanaka-ginza\/","title":{"rendered":"Yanaka Ginza: Tokyo\u2019s Retro \u201cShitamachi\u201d Shopping Street\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A roughly 170-meter shopping street in northern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/tokyo\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=YanakaGinza&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_YanakaGinza\">Tokyo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/search?kw=yanaka?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=YanakaGinza&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_YanakaGinza\">Yanaka Ginza<\/a>, packs old-Tokyo charm into a short, strollable lane lined with mom-and-pop shops, street snacks, and feline flair. Arrive from Nippori or Sendagi Station, pause for sunset at the Yuyake Dandan stairs, and snack on classics like menchi-katsu before exploring nearby Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Cemetery. Free to enter; individual shop hours vary.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1940_b72cd0-6a .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1940_b72cd0-6a .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1940_b72cd0-6a .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1940_b72cd0-6a 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has-text-align-center\"><strong>Why Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1940_a59621-1e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1940_a59621-1e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arigato-Japan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Yanaka Ginza\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1942\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Arigato Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time-travel atmosphere.<\/strong> Yanaka &amp; Nezu are among Tokyo\u2019s best-preserved <em>shitamachi<\/em> (old downtown) areas\u2014walkable, low-rise, and community-run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compact but dense.<\/strong> The shopping street is about 170 m long with approximately 70 small stores\u2014easy to cover in an hour with stops.<a href=\"https:\/\/japan-food.guide\/en\/articles\/yanaka-ginza-shopping-street-a-retro-tokyo-stroll-experience?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iconic sunset spot.<\/strong> At the Nippori end, the <strong>Yuyake Dandan<\/strong> (\u201csunset steps\u201d) look straight down the street\u2014perfect for golden hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cat-loving culture.<\/strong> Expect cat statues, signage, a street mascot (\u201cSen-chan\u201d), and even cat-tail donuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Top Things to Do on Yanaka Ginza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Watch the sunset from Yuyake Dandan.<\/strong> Locals named the staircase via a public campaign; it\u2019s famous for dusk views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snack as you stroll.<\/strong> Don\u2019t miss croquettes and <strong>menchi-katsu<\/strong> (minced-meat cutlets) from the neighborhood butchers; save room for cat-tail baked donuts at <strong>Yanaka Shippoya<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hunt for souvenirs.<\/strong> Small shops sell traditional snacks, crafts, and daily goods that feel miles from big-box Tokyo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1940_8cc9a2-c1{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id1940_8cc9a2-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1940_8cc9a2-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1940_8cc9a2-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1940_8cc9a2-c1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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kadence-column1940_d6b52c-3e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/tokyo\/a\/195626?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=YanakaGinza&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_YanakaGinza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See More Things to Do in Tokyo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What to Eat (and Where to Look)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Menchi-katsu &amp; croquettes<\/strong> \u2013 signature street munchies from long-running butcher-deli counters (look for queues).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cat-tail baked donuts (Shippoya)<\/strong> \u2013 a Yanaka original; the official listing shows typical hours and address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonal sweets<\/strong> \u2013 shaved ice and festival treats appear during summer events (see below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Plan Your Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1940_2dd3d6-3d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1940_2dd3d6-3d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arigato-Japan-2.jpg\" alt=\"Yanaka Ginza\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1944\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Arigato Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>When to Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Late afternoon \u2192 sunset.<\/strong> Arrive an hour before sunset to enjoy warm light down the steps and leisurely browsing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring &amp; autumn.<\/strong> Combine with cherry blossoms on <strong>Sakura-dori<\/strong> in nearby Yanaka Cemetery (spring) or fall foliage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>How Long You Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>60\u201390 minutes<\/strong> for the street itself; <strong>2\u20133 hours<\/strong> if adding nearby sights below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hours &amp; Cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strolling is free.<\/strong> The street itself has <strong>no fixed hours<\/strong>; each shop sets its own schedule (many open late morning). Check listings for specifics (e.g., Shippoya 10:00\u201318:00; to 19:00 on weekends\/holidays).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Getting There<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JR\/Keisei Nippori Station<\/strong> or <strong>Tokyo Metro Sendagi Station<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>~5 minutes on foot<\/strong>. From Tokyo Station, JR Yamanote to Nippori is <strong>~15 minutes<\/strong>. Note: the Nippori side connects via the <strong>Yuyake Dandan<\/strong> stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Seasonal Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yanaka Ginza \u201cHyakkoi\u201d Summer Festival<\/strong> (usually early August): a retro neighborhood festival with cooling \u201cice\u201d displays, a stamp rally, &amp; bon odori. 2025 dates were Aug 2\u20133.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Self-Guided Route (40\u201360 minutes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1940_2a26b5-43 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1940_2a26b5-43\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Reelu.jpg\" alt=\"Yanaka Ginza\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1943\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Reelu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong> Nippori Station \u2192 <strong>Yuyake Dandan<\/strong> overlook (photos).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Descend into the arcade gate<\/strong> and walk the 170-m main lane, browsing snack counters &amp; craft shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detour<\/strong> for a donut at <strong>Yanaka Shippoya<\/strong> (mid-street).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continue to the Sendagi end<\/strong>, then branch to nearby sights (below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nearby Sights (5\u201315 minutes on foot)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nezu Shrine &amp; Azalea Garden<\/strong> \u2013 3,000 azaleas bloom across 6,600 m\u00b2 during April\u2019s Tsutsuji Matsuri; picturesque torii tunnel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yanaka Cemetery<\/strong> \u2013 stroll <strong>Sakura-dori<\/strong> when the cherries bloom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asakura Museum of Sculpture<\/strong> \u2013 sculptor Fumio Asakura\u2019s former home\/studio (national cultural property). <em>Shoes off; wear socks.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Accessibility &amp; Families<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stairs alert:<\/strong> Yuyake Dandan is a staircase at the Nippori side; families with strollers often approach from <strong>Sendagi Station<\/strong> to avoid the steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kid-friendly snacks<\/strong> and easy distances make this a relaxed stop with children (extra festive during Hyakkoi).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Photo Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1940_526387-17 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1940_526387-17\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arigato-Japan-3.jpg\" alt=\"Yanaka Ginza\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1945\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Arigato Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Golden hour<\/strong> from Yuyake Dandan; frame the arcade gate and lane below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details<\/strong>: cat statues, shopfront noren curtains, and street signs provide characterful close-ups. (Look, don\u2019t touch displays.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Etiquette &amp; Local Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mind eating etiquette.<\/strong> In Japan, eating while walking is <strong>often discouraged in busy tourist areas<\/strong>; many streets and shops ask guests to eat beside the store. Dispose of trash properly and carry it with you if bins are full or unavailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private property.<\/strong> Many charming lanes are residential\u2014keep noise low and ask before photographing people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Practical Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1940_f090bd-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1940_f090bd-c8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arigato-Japan-4.jpg\" alt=\"Yanaka Ginza\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1946\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 Arigato Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Payments:<\/strong> Japan is increasingly cashless, but <strong>small shops<\/strong> may still be <strong>cash-only<\/strong>. Carry some yen; IC cards (Suica\/PASMO) are handy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather:<\/strong> Little shade in summer\u2014hat, water, and breaks recommended (cooling festival in Aug).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restrooms\/ATMs:<\/strong> Use stations (Nippori\/Sendagi) before you stroll; facilities on the street are limited (plan ahead).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1940_ac6984-3b kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1940_ec5594-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is Yanaka Ginza a full \u201cmarket\u201d?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>It\u2019s a traditional neighborhood <strong>shopping street<\/strong> (shotengai) with everyday stores and snack counters rather than a single market hall.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e3068.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1940_926259-8e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is there an admission fee?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No\u2014strolling is free; you pay for what you eat or buy. <strong>Hours vary by shop<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#ffffff;color:#444444;padding-top:14px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:16px;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1940_04b7ec-78 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1940_4bfdd3-f3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Best station exit?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>From <strong>Nippori<\/strong>, follow the signs to Yanaka Ginza\/Yuyake Dandan. From <strong>Sendagi<\/strong>, walk west to the arcade gate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1940_aaea71-73\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is Yanaka Ginza open at night?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Not really a nightlife spot. Most shops close by early evening, so plan for late morning to sunset. After dusk, the street gets quiet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1940_33f3a3-29 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1940_33f3a3-29 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1940_33f3a3-29 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid 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with a stroller or wheelchair<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Avoid the Yuyake Dandan staircase by approaching from <strong>Sendagi Station<\/strong> (flat entry). 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