{"id":27039,"date":"2023-04-29T13:26:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T17:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/?p=27039"},"modified":"2023-06-14T20:37:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T00:37:57","slug":"best-neighborhoods-in-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/best-neighborhoods-in-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 best neighborhoods in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tokyo is a unique megalopolis that does not fail to charm. This sprawling city-province is so heterogeneous and vast that it makes it impossible for anyone to define it precisely. The urban metro map alone is enough to make one dizzy! Indeed, it&#8217;s sheer size and subtle codes can make it difficult to navigate. What are the best neighborhoods in Tokyo and where should you start? Those are valid questions to ask!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My tip? Break it down in palatable bites. District by district! Prioritise discoveries on a local, walkable scale to ensure a slighly less overwhelming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_97c061-0b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_97c061-0b alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_35c5b1-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_35c5b1-ff inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>japan travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_697f3e-c7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_697f3e-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_697f3e-c7 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/21-day-japan-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A detailed 21-day Japan itinerary, from Tokyo to Kanazawa<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric Shibuya<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_0836c7-91{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_0836c7-91 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-_0836c7-91 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-_0836c7-91 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-_0836c7-91 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-_0836c7-91 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:768px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-crossing-things-to-do-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Shibuya crossing - things to do in Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-crossing-things-to-do-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-crossing-things-to-do-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27338\" class=\"wp-image-27338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-crossing-things-to-do-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-crossing-things-to-do-in-Tokyo-Japan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-crossing-things-to-do-in-Tokyo-Japan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-crossing-things-to-do-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Shibuya travel guide - Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27337\" class=\"wp-image-27337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-travel-guide-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Drinking alleys in Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27339\" class=\"wp-image-27339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Drinking-alleys-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary-875x599.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"599\" alt=\"Tokyo - Japan itinerary\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary.jpg\" data-id=\"26871\" class=\"wp-image-26871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary-875x599.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary-438x300.jpg 438w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Tokyo-Japan-itinerary.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27351\" class=\"wp-image-27351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shibuya-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This area is known for being the host of the so-called &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/tokyo\/things-to-do\/where-to-get-the-best-views-of-shibuya-crossing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world&#8217;s busiest intersection<\/a>&#8221; where thousands of onlookers, students and salarymen cross the street in a disorderly yet extremely fluid dance that only Japan seems to be capable of. Shibuya is dotted with skyscrapers, big neon signs, shopping malls and mainstream Japanese culture icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also where you find the famous harajuku alley, <a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocheapo.com\/entertainment\/harajuku-takeshita-street-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Takeshita-d\u014dri<\/a>, where all kinds of excesses in clothing and food are allowed. I was able to taste rainbow cotton candy twice the diameter of my head in the company of young Japanese girls all dressed in purple, hair included. An anthropological experience that has no equal! This is definitely one of the best neighborhoods in Tokyo for the hi-fi, futuristic Japan we see in the movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think blinding neon lights, restaurants served by robots, deafening j-pop, animated arcades at all hours of the day and night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Shibuya:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People watch at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/tokyo\/shibuya-crossing\/3016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shibuya Crossing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for Japan-made stationary at <a href=\"https:\/\/info.hands.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the free view of Tokyo on the 17th floor of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocheapo.com\/place\/tokyu-plaza-shibuya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyu Plaza<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience conveyor belt sushi at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VGMQQWQQZA8AQZqL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uobei Shibuya Dougenzaka<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay your respects at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/spot\/86\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hachik\u014d Memorial Statue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get coffee at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sp6nC4rTnG5pb8ZG8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a beer in Sh\u014dwa-era style&nbsp;alley <a href=\"https:\/\/www.japanistry.com\/nonbei-yokocho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nonbei Yokoch\u014d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for Japan-made home goods at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.provenance.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Provenance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for traditional Japanese handicraft at <a href=\"https:\/\/pivoine.shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pivoine (\u30d4\u30dc\u30ef\u30f3\u30cc)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_28b4f3-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_28b4f3-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_28b4f3-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_28b4f3-17 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_28b4f3-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_28b4f3-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_28b4f3-17 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8cce79-4f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8cce79-4f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_8cce79-4f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>japan travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_cd4aa5-a0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/dos-donts-japan-rail-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything you need to know about the Japan Rail Pass<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spiritual Asakusa<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_c0e4fb-ed{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_c0e4fb-ed .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-_c0e4fb-ed .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-_c0e4fb-ed .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-_c0e4fb-ed alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-_c0e4fb-ed kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:768px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Things to do in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27342\" class=\"wp-image-27342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Things-to-do-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-875x656.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" alt=\"best neighborhoods in Tokyo - Asakusa\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa.jpg\" data-id=\"27343\" class=\"wp-image-27343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:768px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-to-eat-ramen-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Where to eat ramen in Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-to-eat-ramen-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-to-eat-ramen-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27341\" class=\"wp-image-27341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-to-eat-ramen-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-to-eat-ramen-in-Tokyo-Japan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-to-eat-ramen-in-Tokyo-Japan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-to-eat-ramen-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:768px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kaminarimon-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"kaminarimon in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kaminarimon-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kaminarimon-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27340\" class=\"wp-image-27340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kaminarimon-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kaminarimon-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kaminarimon-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kaminarimon-in-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:63%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-875x558.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"558\" alt=\"Tokyo river cruise - best neighborhoods in Tokyo - Asakusa\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa.jpg\" data-id=\"27350\" class=\"wp-image-27350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-875x558.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-471x300.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa-1536x979.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tokyo-river-cruise-best-neighborhoods-in-Tokyo-Asakusa.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan-875x656.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27344\" class=\"wp-image-27344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Senso-ji-temple-in-Asakusa-Japan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-875x632.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"632\" alt=\"Visit Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27345\" class=\"wp-image-27345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-875x632.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-415x300.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan-1536x1110.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Visit-Asakusa-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dominated by its vertiginous five-story pagoda, this district is one of the best neighborhoods in Tokyo for visiting zen temples. A far cry from the hallucinogenic facades of Shibuya!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First stop is scarlet-colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/spot\/15\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senso-Ji<\/a>, the oldest in the capital. Its origins date back to the year 628! The main attraction here is the massive 12-metre high kaminarimon lantern, dedicated to the god of thunder. The gardens behind the pagoda are surprisingly bucolic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the shadow of the temple is another part of the secular Japanese heritage: the <a href=\"https:\/\/geishaofjapan.com\/society\/hanamachi-geisha-districts\/#heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hanamachi of Asakusa<\/a>. It is while wandering in the narrow streets surrounded by wooden houses belonging to an outdated era that I glimpsed real geishas, dressed in their most beautiful attire. What grace! What refinement! And above all, what a privilege to have met these women highly esteemed by the Japanese society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good to know: the temple is preceded by a long alley lined with small craft shops, Nakamise-d\u014dri, where high quality knives, ceramics, chopsticks, tea sets and other Japanese tableware are sold. This is definitely a highlight of what is often described as the best neighborhoods in Tokyo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Asakusa:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat ramen at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4FX3gmKS8A7RzBUq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fuji Ramen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get coffee at zen caf\u00e9 <a href=\"https:\/\/sukemasa.tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sukemasa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admire the great paper lantern of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaminarimon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaminarimon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oUhAvFoYhZwENonH8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denboin Garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste matcha gelato at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vWr9WpAcMeWFa2eGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzukien<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/destinations\/waterfront\/river-cruises.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cruise on Sumida River<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat at Michelin-starred <a href=\"http:\/\/onigiriyadoroku.com\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for the famous Japanese food replicas at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ganso-sample.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ganso Sample<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go atop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asakusastation.com\/asakusa-culture-tourist-information-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center<\/a> for a free panoramic view of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get coffee at Norwegian-inspired <a href=\"http:\/\/fuglen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fuglen Tokyo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste the sweet ningyo-yaki at 150-year old <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Hvsi9ZBZBA2XkCR4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimura Ningy\u014dyaki<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_1fae02-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_1fae02-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_1fae02-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_1fae02-bf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_1fae02-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_1fae02-bf > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_1fae02-bf alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_ab22cf-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_ab22cf-bd inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.4\"><br>+<br>japan travel tips<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_823d14-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_823d14-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_823d14-e6 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/why-you-should-visit-japan-during-cherry-blossom-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why you should visit Japan during cherry blossom season<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charmig Ueno-Yanaka<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_9df021-f3{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_9df021-f3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-_9df021-f3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-_9df021-f3 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 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875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:875px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" alt=\"Japanese temples in Tokyo, Japan\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg\" data-id=\"27352\" class=\"wp-image-27352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan-875x656.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toeuropeandbeyond.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Japanese-temples-in-Tokyo-Japan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ueno and Yanaka are infinitely more quiet than the previous two, making them the best neighborhoods in Tokyo to visit for a brush with locals and their traditions. A day of gourmet and zen discoveries on a human scale, punctuated by encounters which, despite the sometimes funny language barriers, made me discover a friendly and sincerely endearing Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The little green lung is vast and welcoming; one should not miss to stop at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uenotoshogu.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ueno Toshogu<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uenostation.com\/shinobazu-no-ike-bentendo-an-island-temple-in-ueno-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinobazunoike Bentend<\/a> temples, peacefully flanked by a beautiful and peaceful pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Ueno-Yanaka:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore Ueno Park, especially during sakura season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have Udon noodles at <a href=\"http:\/\/kamachiku.com\/top_en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamachiku<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Taiyaki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taiyaki<\/a> (fish-shaped sweet pastry) at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/DVeLehwg68dcgCUt9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nezu Taiyaki<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit down for traditional sweets and tea at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/44N9UL9ZAUzf9s3b8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Torindo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for green tea at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/N9KdEdw2RwoamjZt5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanekichi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See classic Japanese masterpieces at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobikan.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for manekineko (good-fortune cat statues) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yanakado.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nekoemon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uenotoshogu.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ueno Toshogu<\/a> shrine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste dorayaki at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ueno-usagiya.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Usagiya<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride a swan paddle boat at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotokyo.org\/en\/spot\/400\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinobazu Pond<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy a Japanese knife in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocheapo.com\/shopping-2\/kappabashi-knife-shopping-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kappabashi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admire the torii gates at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.japantravel.com\/places\/tokyo\/nezu-shrine\/179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nezu Shrine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get coffee at local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yanaka-coffeeten.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yanaka Coffee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the 800 year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocheapo.com\/place\/tennoji-temple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenn\u014dji temple<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design your own hanko stamp at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Y3X5tnnfDTrB5pPdA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shinimonogurui<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Edo-era streets in <a href=\"https:\/\/jw-webmagazine.com\/yanesen-unspoiled-low-key-neighbourhoods-in-tokyo-b629ec90e41c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yanesen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo is a unique megalopolis that does not fail to charm. 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