The Yanaka Cemetery contains the graves of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Yokoyama Taikan (Japanese-style painting), Shibusawa Eiichi (called the father of modern Japanese capitalism), and others.

Tokugawa Yoshinobu Tomb in Yanaka Cemetery
Tokugawa Yoshinobu’s Tomb in Yanaka Cemetery

There is a guide map at the cemetery office.

Yanaka Cemetery Information

NameYanaka Cemetery
谷中霊園
Hoursfree in the park
Feefree
Address7-5-24 Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone03-3821-4456

How To Get To Yanaka Cemetery

6 minutes walk from Nippori Station of Yamanote Line,Keihin Tohoku Line,Joban Line andKeisei Main Line.

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