Officially crowned by Time Out as “Tokyo’s coolest neighborhood”, Yanaka district starts just a 10 minute walk from The Barn Tokyo. Considered by many to be the city’s most charming area – Yanaka maintains it’s bohemian atmosphere of artisans and crafts whilst playing host to some of the most trendy sights, sounds, restaurants and shops in all of Tokyo. Despite the retro feeling Yanaka is constantly evolving as Japan’s hipsters revitalize the district.
Time Out Magazine in 2018 voted Yanaka as No.8 on their list of the world’s 50 coolest neighbourhoods – don’t miss Tokyo’s hippest town, an easy stroll from The Barn Tokyo.
Ask our TBT staff over a morning coffee in our lobby for their personal tips for Yanaka – they are always finding cool new places in this local area and would be delighted to share their latest trendy discoveries of our part of Tokyo with you.
