Buy souvenir at Yanaka Kenshindo in Yanaka-ginza
Tokyo is home to countless spots, from bustling entertainment districts like Shibuya and Harajuku, to neighborhoods that come alive at night like Shinjuku and Roppongi, to areas that preserve traditional old-town charm like Asakusa and Kanda.
While Tokyo is a city packed with appeal, it's also true that increasing tourism development has made it harder for visitors to experience the "real Tokyo." In other words, instead of enjoying Tokyo like a local, tourists are often limited to experiencing only the touristy side of the city.
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Yanaka has preserved its traditional streetscape, but without some knowledge of Japanese culture and traditions, it can be hard to fully appreciate everything this neighborhood has to offer. If you want to experience Yanaka to the fullest—including its living traditions and culture—be sure to join the "Yanaka Historical Walking Tour in Tokyo's Old Town" with local guides.
If you're interested in Japanese culture, I also recommend the Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour in Ryogoku, where you can visit a sumo stable—something even most Japanese people have never experienced—or the Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour, where you can stroll through Asakusa while learning about Japanese culture from your guide.
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Introduction
和風(wafu) (Japanese style) is getting popular around the world. Although in Tokyo you don’t feel ‘wafu’ due to the many modern constructions and western atmosphere. This Yanaka-ginza, however will let you enjoy Japanese old town atmosphere. With a lot of suitable places to buy souvenirs.
We focus on やなか健真堂（Yanaka kenshindo）and its’ recommended products.
If you want to learn nice souvenir shops and sweets shops in Yanaka Ginza, please also see Top 5 souvenir stores in Yanaka-Ginza.
やなか健真堂（Yanaka Kenshindo）
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Yanaka Kenshindo is located in Yanaka-ginza. This shop has a Japanese café and original handcrafted goods. A nice place to take a stop and have a tea.
You can buy many souvenirs of Japan. In this shop they have fashionable goods and you can feel a nostalgic taste of Japan. If you go to Yanaka-ginza shopping street, you should visit it!
You also feel Wafu from drink and or having snacks of “Yanaka kenshindo”. Especially we will recommend Mizu Manjyu/Water buns. Very soft texture…you only can eat in Japan. You can experience 9 different kind of tastes. (9 tastes will be change depends on the day.) Especially こしあん (koshian) is popular. Through the window of the café, you have a view on the down town scenery of Yanaka-ginza shopping street. Perfect place for a relaxed moment.
Wafu original goods with white bear & cat
Source : やなか健真堂
On the Kenshindo original post cards , you’ll see ‘wafu’ white bear & cat.
When you’re back home and see the cards, it reminds you of downtown , Yanaka-ginza.
You can buy them only here, it’s recommended to buy as a nice remembrance.
**やなか健真堂（**Yanaka kenshindo）Detail
・Typical Products
Café、Japanese goods
・Opening hour
11:00 – 19:00※18:30 Last Order
・Closed on
Thursday (except for National Holiday)
Access
・address
Yanaka 3-11-15 (2F) Taito-ku, 110-0001 Tokyo
・Tel
03-4283-5200
・How to reach(JR・Subway)
JR Line 4-minute walk from Nippori Station West Exit
Chiyoda Line 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of
From “Sendagi Station” 397m
・Travel Time from Haneda / Narita Airport, Tokyo Station
From Haneda Airport 48minuts
From Narita Airport, 45minuts
From Tokyo Station 18minuts
・Official site URL
https://www.yanaka-kenshindo.com/
Map
If you are interested in visiting Yanaka, please also see Nostalgic Town Walk Yanaka Tour.
