Northern Central Tokyo

Northern Central Tokyo

Laura Murray
Bunkyo and Taito City area map. Some notable neighbourhoods include: Ueno, Yanaka Ginza, and Nezu. Mostly lesser known areas that have less noise and lights than the popular tourist spots. These are some good spots to check out if you are uneasy about crowds! Ueno can get a bit busy but its much quieter than Shinjuku or Shibuya.
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Gardens

Former Iwasaki House Garden
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Estate with both western and japanese style structures. 400 yen entry
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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
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Garden from the 17th century. Borrowed views of nearby tall buildings. 300 yen entry
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Nezu Shrine
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Quiet shrine with a tunnel of torii gates.
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Sudo Park
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Small neighbourhood public access park. Not many benches available to sit at. We ended up sitting on the staircase at the back of the park. Very quiet and tranquil spot.
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Former Kusuo Yasuda Residence Garden
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Private gardens. 500 yen entry. Open 10:30-4pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays
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Walking areas

The University of Tokyo
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A cool area to walk around and look at ancient trees and beautiful buildings.
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Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street
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Lively shopping street just south of Ueno station. Lots of busy pubs and street eats.
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Yanaka Cemetery
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Aesthetic public access graveyard. There's supposed to be a bunch of cats, but last time I went I didn't get to see any!
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Yūyake Dandan
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Retro shopping street with lots of street food and cute shops.
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Shops

古書 鮫の歯
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Vintage book shop in an old house, surrounded by beautiful trees.
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Komichi
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Ice cream stand down a cute alley.
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Eats

Nezu Kamachiku
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Udon spot. Retro building overlooking a garden.
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Bouya
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Yakiniku. Busy place. Reservation recommended. Expect to spend 6,000 yen for 2 people.
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Gyukatsu Motomura Ueno
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Tonkatsu restaurant. Lineups on narrow staircase are likely.
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焼肉一心たん助 上野本店
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Table top grilled meat shop. All you can eat venue. Photos available on the menu. I don't see an english menu.
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Tempura Miya
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Vending machine order tempura bowls. Photos available of food. Two floors of dining tables, third floor has the washroom.
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Yakitori Bunraku
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Small shop along the Ueno shopping street, serving yakitori
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Coffee shops

Hagiso
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Light eats and coffee in an aesthetic cafe
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Yadorigi Cafe
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Cat café with cakes and coffees
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Laura Murray
Hi, I'm an Arborist from Canada. I'm a cozy traveler who likes searching for hidden gems and cool trees. You'll find café, food, garden, and easy hike recommendations here.
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