Colorful neon signs illuminate the bustling streets of Ginza, Tokyo at night, capturing urban nightlife.

Yanaka Ginza

谷中銀座

Yanaka, Tokyo · 東京

A short pedestrian street of family-run food stalls, croquette shops and senbei counters in one of the few Tokyo neighbourhoods that still looks pre-war.

Why it’s worth it

Buy things one at a time and eat them as you walk — that is how the street is meant to work. The staircase at the east end at sunset is locally known as Yūyake Dandan.

CategoryFood

AreaYanaka

HoursShops from ~10:00, many close by 18:00

Typical spend¥

street foodshitamachicats