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15 of the Best Things to Do in Kichijoji
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- Although it may not be as high on the tourist radar as some of Tokyo’s more central areas, Kichijoji is a fascinating neighbourhood and one of Tokyo’s most desirable areas to live. Home to a large picturesque park, the Ghibli Museum, cafes, restaurants, plenty of vintage and new shopping outlets and an enviable nightlife it’s one of the city’s most diverse and culturally rich areas. In this guide we’ll break down the best spots and activities, so you can enjoy Kichijoji to the fullest with a plan all your own. Explore Inokashira Park Inokashira Park This tranquil park is truly a city oasis. Feel the changing seasons at Inokashira Pond, where the lush flora transform from vibrant cherry blossoms in spring to relaxing crimson and yellow leaves in fall, all reflecting off the pond’s smooth surface. Rent a swan paddle boat with a friend or have a walk around Inokashira Benzaiten Buddhist shrine, which has a dragon-shaped spout where you can wash coins for financial luck. No matter what you decide to do, though, the park is a nature-filled escape from the bustling Tokyo pace. Interact with the Animals at Inokashira Park Zoo Interact with the Animals at Inokashira Park Zoo Set in Inokashira Park, this zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays, when it’s closed. Entry is 400 yen for adults, but it’s free on May 4th, 17th, and October 1st. Plus, elementary school children and under get free admission year-round, making it a great family trip. And you can even pet guinea pigs in a special enclosure!Official Website : Inokashira Park Zoo The Ghibli Museum Is a Must The Ghibli Museum Is a Must The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka is a wonderland for all fans of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki. As such, it’s an extremely popular site. Reservations are needed to gain entrance, and they should be made far in advance. But once you’re inside, it’s all worth it to be surrounded by the delightful creations of the beloved animation studio. Though the museum itself isn’t very large, it’s packed with content that’ll have you smiling. Tell Totoro we say hi!Studio Ghibli Museum Ticket Booking : Tickets are not available at the museum and must be bought in advance, so choose from our preorder, last-minute, or ticket guarantee options! Stroll through the Shotengai Sunroad Shotengai It’s said one of the best ways to really understand the atmosphere and local culture of Japan’s neighborhoods is to spend a little time wandering through their Shotengai, and that couldn’t be truer than here at Sunroad Shotengai and Daiyagai.. A shotengai is pedestrian-filled, undercover walkway typically filled with small, independent and family-run shops and the occasional chain store. Each offers its own mix of eclectic shopping and restaurants, so take some time to just wander from shop to shop, pondering purchases and enjoying the vibe. Get Lost in Harmonica Yokocho Harmonica Yokocho Harmonica Yokocho actually gets its name from the streets being so narrow and tightly packed that they resemble harmonica reeds. And this area is a trip; restaurants and bars sit elbow-to-elbow to with each other through the latticework alleyways, and when the lanterns come on at night, the atmosphere becomes surreal. If you get hungry, then head to Supakichi, a buzzing restaurant with house-made fresh pasta. The Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and a Side Salad is the local favorite, and at only 950 yen, it might be worth a short wait.Read moreWhere to Eat in KichijojiThe hip but homely Kichijoji neighbourhood in the west of Tokyo is no stranger to visitors, who flock to the esteemed Inokashira Park as soon as the sun starts to shine.… Visit Musashino Hachimangu Shrine Musashino Hachimangu Shrine Musashino Hachimangu is where the guardian spirit of Kichijoji is enshrined, and it’s also the most prominent “power spot” in the area, where people come to refresh themselves. Despite personal beliefs, the shrine is surrounded by camphor and zelkova trees, giving it a secluded, intimate atmosphere that lends itself well to personal reflection. Taking a walk through this time-tested shrine could be what you need after a busy trip of sightseeing. Make the Rounds of the Shikendera (4 Temples) Anyoji Temple Kichijoji has been home to a variety of temples for hundreds of years. The 4 old temples around Hachimangu Shrine are collectively known as the Shikendera Temples, and each has its own character. They are Anyoji Temple, Kosenji Temple, Renjoji Temple, and Gessouji Temple, and they comprise what’s known as “temple town.” All 4 are within walking distance of each other, so you can visit them all, should you feel like a nice walk with time to ponder. Kosenji Temple Renjoji Temple Go Shopping at coppice KICHIJOJI coppice KICHIJOJI This busy shopping mall has it all, from interior design to the latest fashions to airy cafes. With 10 floors in all, including the rooftop barbecue area, you might want to pace yourself for all of the retail therapy you’re about to indulge in. If you head up to the 6th floor, then you can find Kyara-Park Kichijoji, an area with specialty shops selling items from all your favorite characters, like Hello Kitty, Star Wars, and Disney. And the 7th floor has the Kichijoji Art Museum, which hosts rotating exhibitions as well as a general collection of serious and colorful works. Of course, that also means the less retail-inclined can still enjoy themselves while their friends shop till they drop. Enter the World of Picture Books Kichijoji Petit Mura Kichijoji Petit Mura is a storybook come to life. The whimsical buildings host a cat cafe, and a teahouse, as well as a crepe stand and a picture gallery. It’s full of amusements that will remind you of the magic of days gone by and take you back to a simpler time. This mini amusement park is made for relaxing, so you can sit back and bask in that warm, fuzzy feeling. Kichijoji Petit Mura Mix Some Manga with Your Café Mix Some Manga with Your Café Cafe Zenon serves up an especially interesting vibe, with all the trappings of a stylish cafe combined with manga art displays. Sip on a picture-perfect latte and try a specialty dish while taking in the inspired illustrations of Japanese comics. It’s a cafe that caters to both your inner-child and adult tastes. Hop next door to Zenon Sakaba if you want a lively restaurant/bar with a similar vibe. They even offer manga characters on their glasses. Zenon Sakaba ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Tokyo
- 13. May. 2020
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Nakano Broadway
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- Although Tokyo was built around what is now the Imperial Palace, in fact it is a city with many centers. The entertainment districts are perhaps the most famous, but there are also specific neighborhoods to visit if, say, you’re in the market for a guitar, snowboarding gear, or old books. When it comes to otaku culture, Tokyo has two key centers: Nakano Broadway and Akihabara. The latter is a large hub of electronics, maid cafes, idol groups and anime shops. If Akihabara is the heart of Tokyo’s otaku scene, then Nakano Broadway is the brain: a mecca of more cerebral art and subculture in Tokyo’s western end. But it wasn’t always that way. Nakano Broadway In the lead up to the 1964 Summer Olympics, Tokyo underwent an intense period of construction and change; the nation was preparing to show the world that it had overcome the hardships of WWII. Nakano, on the east west JR Chuo Line that bisects the city, was a shining example of the new Tokyo. When it was finished in 1966 along the line of a traditional shotengai shopping street, Nakano Broadway was downright futuristic. Nakano Broadway The complex celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016 and, if one were to pinpoint exactly when it made the transition from city ahead of its time to hive of subculture, it would have to be 1980, when Mandarake first set up shop. Now a huge chain of specialty stores selling everything from used manga to VHS tapes, toys and fan drawn art under the epic slogan “Rulers of Time,” Mandarake has 27 distinct locations within Broadway alone. Nakano Broadway ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Tokyo
- 6. April. 2020
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2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan
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- A quirky shopping street, located below the tracks of the Yamanote line, that consists of 50 boutiques selling handmade products from all over Japan. Many of the products sold here cannot be had anywhere else in Tokyo. 2k540 opened in the end of 2010, and is the result of an ambitious project undertaken by JR, the biggest train operator in Japan. The idea was to make better use of the land the company owns by repurposing the space below the elevated railroad tracks, so a section of the tracks between Akihabara and Okachimachi was turned into a pedestrian shopping street called 2K540 Aki-Oka Artisan. JR invited small-scale producers and craftsmen from all over the country to set up shop here, with many of the stores family-run by true craftsmen, sometimes with a long heritage. 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan Here you’ll find everything from quirky toys and interior goods to handmade shoes, hats and bags. Let me guide you to some of my favorite stores in this unique space. 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan／／ Uamou is an independent toy manufacturer. Their products revolves around the horned alien with the same name as the store. Many of their soft vinyl figures are made in limited runs and often have details crafted by hand. Apart from the toys, they also sell jewellery, apparel and art. STUDIO UAMOU ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Tokyo
- 30. March. 2020
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Akihabara:From Electric Town to Otaku Paradise
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- Mention Akihabara and geeks from all over the world will get a dreamy look in their eyes. Here’s the story of how the district evolved into the paradise of Otaku Culture. The Akihabara district in Eastern Tokyo is well known for being the epicentre of the Japanese otaku-culture. Within a few blocks you’ll find hundreds of shops selling manga, anime, videogames and plastic figures of the stars from those imaginary worlds. Akihabara The history of modern Akihabara arguably started about around 70 years ago. Japan had just suffered a defeat by the allied forces in the Second World War. Countless servicemen were called back home to Japan, among them many radio technicians and engineers. For many of those people, finding work was a difficult task — their expertise was based on the needs in the military, and now they were supposed to serve civil society. Akihabara／／ This coincided with the golden age for radio in Japan. More than 50 stations were broadcasting everything from news to entertainment to millions of listeners all over the country. Many of the engineers who served in the war started gathering in the area surrounding Akihabara station, a neighborhood that up until now mostly was famed for its big fruit and vegetables market. They set up shop specializing in repairing and building radio receivers. This also created a need for suppliers of the components that was required to do this. The foundation to modern day Akihabara had been laid. Akihabara ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Tokyo
- 29. March. 2020
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Access to the Nishiki Market
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- The Nishiki Market is located in the Gion area in the middle of Kyoto. The shopping area is on a straight street that stretches about 1,300 feet (400 meters) in length, so it's convenient to walk from one end to the other, then continue on to the nearest station to go wherever you need to go. ― Nishiki Tenmangu is the landmark at the eastern end, which is a four-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. If you take the bus, it’s a three-minute walk from the Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop.
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- Kyoto
- 28. September. 2019
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11 of the Best Things to Do in Tsukiji (Tokyo)
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- After years of discussion, the Tsukiji Inner Market (famed for its tuna auction) has now relocated to Toyosu; however, the Tsukiji Outer Market remains just as bustling and vibrant as it ever was. It’s packed with food stalls and restaurants serving up fresh seafood dishes, as well as being home to iconic stores that have been trading for years. Even if you’re looking to try a sushi breakfast, sample one-of-a-kind sweets, pick up some new kitchenware or just grabbing a snack to go, Tsukiji will have you covered. Tsukiji Outer Market Tsukiji Outer Market The Tsukiji Market is a great place to find some of the best food in Tokyo. It has a casual atmosphere with plenty of street-side snacks. But the area’s also home to a number of religious landmarks and parks that are a destination in themselves. In this article, we’ll introduce some of the sights not to miss the next time you’re in Tsukiji. 1. Feast while walking through the food market Feast while walking through the food market 2. Pick up maps and tourist information Plat Tsukiji Information Center A good place to begin your visit to the Tsukiji Outer Market is the Plat Tsukiji Information Center, which is located along Namiyoke Dori near the A1 Exit of Tsukijishijo Station. Here you’ll find an information booth where you can pick up a map of the Tsukiji Market, with English-speaking volunteers available to assist and free Wi-Fi if you want to do your own research. 3. Shop for “made in Japan” goods at these specialist shops Shop for “made in Japan” goods at these specialist shops Tsukiji Masamoto - Knife store Tsukiji Masamoto If you want to purchase knives where Tokyo’s professional chefs do, then head to Tsukiji Masamoto. Their team has been crafting knives for over 150 years, with the family-owned business founded in the late Edo period. Today, it’s headed by their 6th-generation owner, Misao Hirano, who’s a wealth of information on all things to do with knives. You can browse their impressive selection of knives and have your name engraved on some models. Alternatively, why not request a custom blade to order, which will be shipped to your home address. Just know that more than 70% of Tsukiji Masamoto’s customers are professional cooks, chefs or butchers. Worrying about the quality is unnecessary. Tsukiji Masamoto 4. It’s not only about fresh seafood! Tsukiji Sushi Ichiban Tsukiji Sushi Ichiban If you’re looking for somewhere to take a break and eat some of the delicious seafood you’ve seen on display, then this sushi restaurant will do the trick.Aside from the myriad sushi options that you can peruse on their English menu, they also dish up donburi bowls and hearty seafood miso soups. Tsukiji Sushi Ichiban Tsukiji Sushi Ichiban also hosts a regular tuna cutting show where you can watch their skilled chefs cut an entire tuna into otoro (fatty) and chu-toro (semi-fatty) parts. It’s incredible to see the knife action of the chefs up close, then sample some of the freshest tuna you’ll ever taste. Tuna cutting show 5. Discover the unique cooking techniques of Japan The reason countless visitors make the walk to the Tsukiji market every single day is in large part because the market is as much an entertainment district as it is a dining hotspot. Unique characters, hardworking vendors and expert chefs call Tsukiji home, and there’s no better way to learn about the city’s food scene than watching the locals in action. Tamagoyaki ‘Yamachou’ Tamagoyaki ‘Yamachou’ Part of the Tsukiji experience is the food spectacle, with plenty of opportunities to see food at various stages of preparation. One of the most famous destinations is Yamachou, which stands at a wide corner of the market where you can watch their chefs creating tamagoyaki (a sweet egg omelet). They skillfully manage square pans simultaneously, pouring in eggs and tilting the pans to create layer after layer. And the best part? Getting to taste their creations at the end, which are served piping hot on a stick and with a side of ground radish known as ‘daikon oroshi’. Tamagoyaki ‘Yamachou’ 6. Watch soccer at the birthplace of Japanese football Uogashi shokudō Tsukiji Uogashi Odawarabashito building If you’re a fan of soccer and want to see Japan’s national team in action, then head to the Uogashi shokudō (food court) on the third floor of the Tsukiji Uogashi Odawarabashito building. They’ll be broadcasting international games featuring the Japanese team here, accompanied by delicious food and fresh seafood dishes. 7. Admire the architecture of Tsukiji Hongwanji Tsukiji Hongwanji After exploring the Tsukiji Outer Market, why not spend some time wandering through the surrounding streets. It’s here that you’ll find the Tsukiji Hongwanji, a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple that was rebuilt following a fire in the 1930s. It’s renowned for its distinctive architecture, with a domed roof and archways that are reminiscent of South Asian temples and Indian palaces. A lot more contemporary than the city’s other religious hubs, Tsukiji Honganji is also famous for being the memorial site and resting place of X-Japan musician and J-Rock legend Hide (Hideto Matsumoto) whose funeral ceremony was held here in 1998. Tsukiji Hongwan-ji 8. Enjoy the tranquility of Tsukiji Namiyoke Jinja Tsukiji Namiyoke Jinja Another local religious landmark is the Tsukiji Namiyoke Jinja, a Shinto shrine whose name translates to “protection from waves”. It was established on reclaimed land following the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657 and has become a guardian shrine for the Tsukiji marketplace and its vendors. Legend says that when it was being built, rough waves prevented the ground from settling and it was only following prayers by the locals to the deity of Uganomitama-no-Mikoto that the sea eased up. Wander through the courtyard that’s decorated with plaques and carvings that have been donated by various traders from the market while enjoying a respite from the bustling streets outside. Read more:・Where to go in Tsukiji Tsukiji Namiyoke Jinja 9. Visit Tokyo's oldest Catholic church Tsukiji Catholic Church Officially named the Church of St. Joseph, the Tsukiji Catholic Church was founded by missionaries of the Paris Foreign Missions Society in 1874. It was the first Catholic church to be built in Tokyo and has long been a center for missionaries working in Japan. It served as a cathedral until 1920 when the local bishop moved to St. Mary’s Cathedral and was recently designated as a cultural asset and historic structure by the Tokyo Metropolitan Scenic Ordinance. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. 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- Tokyo
- 28. August. 2019
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Walk around the shutter gallery
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- The storefront shutters in this part of Shimokitazawa are decorated by mural artists. After years of being covered by graffiti, the Shimokitazawa Ichiban-gai community came up with the idea of asking artists to draw beautiful pictures on the shutters. No one has sprayed paint on them since.
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- Japan
- 23. August. 2019
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Smack your lips with Nagoya's specialties at Kinshachi Yokocho
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- Situated adjacent to Nagoya Castle, Kinshachi Yokocho is a dining complex that opened in March 2018. Inspired by the castle town from the Edo period, the complex consists of two separate areas with different themes.
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- Japan
- 1. August. 2019
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Stroll around Osu Shotengai
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- Osu Shotengai is a vibrant shopping district that’s packed with traditional food outlets, izakaya, live performance spots, cafes, clothing stores, secondhand stores and more. It’s the perfect place to deep dive into local culture and also a good rainy-day destination, as many parts of the district are covered. The district also has plenty of shrines and temples to explore. If you have a soft spot for antiques, check out the flea market in Osu Kannon, which takes place on the 18th and 28th of every month.
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- Japan
- 1. August. 2019
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With the elevated train station sited above the stalls, it indeed makes for an interesting eating place. There’s so much food to choose from that we literally ate from stall to stall. Worth the visit!
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