# Yanaka Cemetery

Tokyo, Japan

Opened in 1872 on former temple land in Taito ward, this leafy cemetery holds approximately 7,000 graves, including the last Tokugawa shogun. Its cherry-lined central avenue runs through one of Tokyo's last old-town districts.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Yanaka Cemetery, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.725278, 139.770556

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