Yanaka, Tokyo

Yanaka is a sector of Taito, Tokyo, Japan and, along with nearby Nezu and Sendagi neighborhoods in Bunkyo ward, together called Yanesen, is one of the few Tokyo neighborhoods in which the old Shitamachi atmosphere can still be felt. Located north of Ueno, Yanaka includes the large Yanaka Cemetery, which takes up most of Yanaka 7-chome. The Daimyo Clock Museum is also in Yanaka. There are around 70 privately owned small stores in Yanaka.

Education

Taito City Board of Education operates public elementary and junior high schools.
Yanaka 2-7-chome and portions of 1-chome are zoned to Yanaka Elementary School. Portions of Yanaka 1-chome are zoned to Shinobu Gaoka Elementary School. All of Yanaka is zoned to Ueno Junior High School.