[Tokyo/Kagurazaka & Iidabashi] Copycat OK! Half-day walking plan
by あず
食旅記録 | Jan 1, 2025
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Stepping into Tokyo's Kagurazaka feels like falling into a time capsule from the Meiji era. Along the stone-paved slopes, century-old wooden townhouses stand side by side with European-style buildings. As dusk falls, lanterns light up one after another, enhancing the nostalgic atmosphere with an even more enchanting charm. This area was once a gathering place for literati and artists, and today it has transformed into a hidden paradise where upscale traditional restaurants and unique shops coexist—turn into a small alley, and you might encounter a secret sushi master or a secondhand bookstore selling antique books.
Kagurazaka becomes even more alluring after nightfall; the sakura wood noren curtains of izakayas sway gently in the breeze, and the windows of French patisseries glow warmly. It is recommended to avoid peak tourist times and visit on Wednesday or Thursday to fully enjoy the tranquil poetry of this "Little Kyoto of Tokyo." Just a five-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, and around the corner, you may find a Tokyo scene that will amaze you.
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