Description
- This is an area that collectively refers to the shopping street from Kagurazaka Station to Sotobori Street and the surrounding shops.
- There is a wide range of restaurants, from high-end sushi restaurants to inexpensive chain restaurants.
- There are many shops selling Japanese miscellaneous goods and Japanese sweets, which are remnants of the entertainment district.
Reviews by situation
“Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 /4 points
It’s open until the evening on weekdays, so you can take your time strolling around the area.
“Having fun with the kids” Recommended: 1 /4 points
Not suitable for children.
“Getting into the mood on a date” Recommended: 3 /4 points
If you want to spend a leisurely time here, we recommend the daytime on weekdays, but if you want to eat, we recommend going in the evening after doing some research beforehand.
“Getting along with friends” Recommendation level: 3 /4 points
There are many stores aimed at women, so it’s also a good place for lunch or a cafe.
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“Comfort” Rating: 3 /5 points
You can take your time wandering around until the evening on weekdays. The Kagurazaka Station side is relatively empty.
“Length of fun time” Rating: 3 /5 points
There are also many stores on the side streets, so it will take more than an hour to take your time looking around everything.
“Price range” Rating: 3 /5 points
Restaurants range from chain restaurants to high-end establishments.
“Suitable for rainy days” Rating: 1 /5 points
As it’s outdoors, you’ll need to take precautions against rain.
“Night-friendly” Rating: 4 /5 points
Many restaurants are open until late at night.
“Uniqueness” Rating: 4 /5 points
This is a rare shopping street that combines a sophisticated atmosphere with a friendly and traditional Japanese feel.
Business Hours
AM10:00 to PM7:00 (example)
Closed Days
Every Monday (example)
English Support
It varies depending on the store.
Fees
Free (passing)
Access
The nearest station to the north end is the Kagurazaka exit of Kagurazaka Station (Metro Tozai Line). The nearest station to the south is Iidabashi Station (Metro Namboku Line), exit B3.
Nearby spots
Koishikawa Koraku-en Garden
Mito Mitsukuni, famous for “Mito Komon”, created the garden. Characteristic features include rice fields and samurai-style exterior wall tiles.
Yasukuni Shrine (Yasukuni jinja)
This is a shrine where people who died for the country are enshrined as gods.
Printing Museum
This museum introduces everything from the history of printing in Japan to the latest printing technology. Many items that were actually used at the time are on display.
Main limited-time events
The Kagurazaka Festival is held for four days in late July, and features bon odori dances and festivals.
Official website
https://www.kagurazaka-6.com/ (Kagurazaka Shotengai, Japanese only)
https://www.kagurazaka.in/ (Kagurazaka-dori Shotenkai)
