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Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
Yushima works well as a base: 3km from Sensō-ji.
Yushima is a town located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 9,810, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yushima sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yushima to your route.
Yushima Tenman-gū (湯島天満宮) is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Established in 458, it is now devoted to Tenjin, the kami of Learning. For this reason, it is also called Yushima Tenjin.
It is located very close to Ueno Park, and not far from the University of Tokyo. It is frequently visited byRead more
prospective students hoping to pass the entrance exams, especially during the entrance exam season in winter. At this time, the shrine receives many offerings of ema, votive tablets to petition the kami for success.
One of the most famous features of the shrine are the blossoms of his plum trees (ume) in the spring. In February and March, the annual festival Ume Matsuri is held, attracting many visitors.
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Yushima is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7060 latitude, 139.7670 longitude.
Yushima has a population of approximately 9,810 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
1 km · about 5 min drive
museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
2 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
2 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Tokyo's legendary outer market offering fresh seafood, street food, and culinary delights in a bustling atmosphere.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
An immersive digital art museum where interactive, boundary-less artworks flow from room to room in a mesmerizing sensory experience.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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