By Alexandra Harney
Tokyo is famous for its merciless modernity, but the winding lanes of Yanesen — an amalgam of the temple districts of Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi, in the city's east — are a hit with young Tokyoites in search of a slower pace of life. Here are 10 reasons to visit.
1.Isetatsu A family business since 1864, the dollhouse-like Isetatsu sells brightly colored chiyogami paper decorated with woodblock prints, and other stationery reminiscent of old Edo. Tel: (81-3) 3823-1453, 2-18-9 Yanaka.
I’m a big fan of Isetatsu.
A lot of wonderful hand printed “very Edo taste” Japanese papers with colored figures (chiyogami) are in the tiny shop. these are of course expensive…
and the shop makes cute and useful goods from chiyogami designs.
I recommend handkerchiefs and postcards(^_-)* these are not so high prices & we can use these everyday!
I can’t stop myself when I found the latest one!!
2 Yamanaka Ryokan Try Tokyo's best kaiseki-style Chinese restaurant and sleep on a fluffy futon at this little-known gem, just five minutes by taxi from the express train to Narita. Tel: (81-3) 3821-4751, 4-23-1 Ikenohata.
3 EXPO This vintage-shopper's paradise stocks bowling shirts and fur coats, classic Japanese toys and charmingly outdated telephones. Tel: (81-3) 3824-6899, 4-26-30 Ikenohata.
4 Usagi The 1960s are alive and well at this pint-sized, retro watering hole. Proprietress Saiko-san sets the tone with period Japanese pop, good-natured banter and quick sake refills. Tel: (81-3) 3822-0070, 2-16-2 Nezu.
5 Yakuzen Curry Jinenjo This local institution claims that the 11 Indian spices, six Chinese herbs and eight vegetables in its curries have medicinal properties. Luckily, they're also delicious. Tel: (81-3) 3824-3162, 5-9-25 Yanaka.
6 Yabusai Sousuke This was once the local ice and charcoal shop; today, with wooden walls beautifully restored, it is a public gallery and studio for young textile and hat designer Chie Yoshikawa. Tel: (81) 90-4420-2439, 1-2-16 Yanaka.
7 Atelier SanUnKaiGetu This hip boutique sells retro-chic Hawaiian shirts, bags, and pillowcases made of kimono-style fabric. Tel: (81-3) 5834-8850, 2-37-1 Nezu.
8 The Nezu Shrine Yanesen is strewn with places of worship and a trip isn't complete without a visit to one. This 300-year-old Shinto shrine is young by the standards of this district, but its orange torii gates and azalea bushes more than compensate. 1-28-9 Nezu.
9 Kamachiku This family-run noodle shop, set in a century-old granary with a modern addition designed by architect Kengo Kuma, overlooks a soothing Japanese garden. Arrive early to avoid disappointment: the handmade udon is so good, it's gone by 1:30 p.m. on weekends. Tel: (81-3) 5815-4675, 2-14-18 Nezu.
10 Kikumi Senbei They've been making senbei (rice crackers) at this open-fronted wooden store since 1875, and do a brisk trade among nostalgic Japanese both old and young. Tel: (81-3) 3821-1215, 3-37-16 Sendagi.
source: Time.com, 8tokyo.com
Tokyo is famous for its merciless modernity, but the winding lanes of Yanesen — an amalgam of the temple districts of Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi, in the city's east — are a hit with young Tokyoites in search of a slower pace of life. Here are 10 reasons to visit. 
I’m a big fan of Isetatsu.
and the shop makes cute and useful goods from chiyogami designs.
I can’t stop myself when I found the latest one!!
