Sakura Hotel Nippori | Top Local Spots & Sightseeing

Just a few minutes from Sakura Hotel Nippori, you’ll find the nostalgic “Yanaka – Nezu – Sendagi” area, known for its warm local charm, small alleys, and old Tokyo atmosphere.
Staying with us means you can enjoy the city’s history, delicious local food, and the daily life of Tokyo residents — all within walking distance.

①Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

・Access : 1 minute from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : A nostalgic shopping street filled with local shops, street food, and friendly faces. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
・Recommended time : Weekday day time.

Yanaka Ginza shopping street near Sakura Hotel Nippori – traditional Tokyo alley with local shops and nostalgic atmosphere

②Nezu Shrine

・Access : 15 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : A stunning shrine with rows of vermilion torii gates. Known for its Azalea Festival in April and peaceful garden atmosphere.
・Recommended time : Morning

Nezu Shrine near Sakura Hotel Nippori – famous Tokyo shrine with red torii gates and beautiful traditional architecture

③Yanaka Cemetery Park

・Access : 5 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : A peaceful park-like cemetery famous for its cherry blossom avenue. A quiet retreat from the busy city.
・Recommended time : Spring (end of March & the beginning of April)

Yanaka Cemetery near Sakura Hotel Nippori – peaceful historical cemetery in Tokyo famous for cherry blossom trees

④Ueno Park

・Access : 2 stops by Chiyoda Line from Sendagi Station, 5 minutes walk from Yushima Station
・Highlights : One of Tokyo’s largest parks with museums, temples, and Ueno Zoo. A must-visit for culture and nature lovers.
・Recommended time : Anytime

Ueno Park near Sakura Hotel Nippori – popular Tokyo park with museums, temples, and cherry blossom trees

⑤Asakura Aculpture Museum

・Access : 5 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : A beautiful house museum showcasing the works of sculptor Fumio Asakura, blending art, architecture, and tranquility.

⑥Original Hand Puppets Shokichi

・Access : 5 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : You can see handmade finger puppets, a traditional Japanese art. Finger puppet shows are also held.
・Opening hour : 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays）

Shokichi the Finger Puppet Performer – traditional Japanese puppet comedy near Sakura Hotel Nippori

⑦Kikumi Senbei

・Access : 5 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : A long-established rice cracker shop that was founded 150 years ago. The building itself has a traditional feel and is worth seeing.
・Opening hour : 10：00～19：00 (Closed on Mondays)

Kikumi Senbei – traditional Japanese rice cracker shop in Yanaka near Sakura Hotel Nippori

⑧Isetatsu

・Access : 8 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : This shop sells all handmade Edo accessories. Chiyogami paper, which has been a product of the shop since the shop's founding, is available in a wide variety and makes a great souvenir.
・Opening hour : 10：00～18：00

“setatsu – traditional Japanese paper and chiyogami shop in Yanaka near Sakura Hotel Nippori

⑨Ooya Shoten

・Access : 7 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : Dagashi is a nostalgic sweet shop, but it is loved by the local community as a place for children to communicate.
・Opening hour : 9：30～16：00 (Closed on Mondays)

Ooya Shoten – nostalgic candy shop in Yanaka near Sakura Hotel Nippori”

⑩Nippori Fabric Street

・Access : 10 minutes from the hotel on foot
・Highlights : Nippori Fabric Street is a famous textile shopping district in Tokyo, where you can find dozens of shops offering a wide variety of fabrics, buttons, lace, and sewing materials.
・Opening hour : 10：00～18：00　(Closed on Sundays)

Nippori Fabric Street – famous Tokyo textile and fabric shopping street near Sakura Hotel Nippori