Yanaka Ginza

Yanaka Ginza is only about a 20-minute metro ride from its bustling counterpart Ameyoko. What this quaint shotengai (shopping street) lacks in Ameyoko’s size or variety, it makes up for in pure charm: think small independent shops, cafés, handmade crafts… you get the idea.

Try the menchikatsu (breaded hamburger patty) sold at multiple stops for a taste of a simple yet tasty local delicacy. As you stroll, keep your eyes peeled for the seven lucky wooden cat statues hidden about the area. We’ll get you started with the two cats in the photo above, but you’re on your own for the rest.