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Enjoy the charm of Japan in Kagurazaka! Recommended spots for a walk and gourmet information

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Enjoy the charm of Japan in Kagurazaka! Recommended spots for a walk and gourmet information

Hello to everyone planning a trip to Tokyo. Today, we'll be introducing the Kagurazaka area, which still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Kagurazaka is an area dotted with historic temples and shrines, art museums, and delicious gourmet spots, including Torisobaza Ginkagurazaka ramen, making it a must-see tourist spot when visiting Tokyo.

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Chicken soba Zagin Kagurazaka store

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A ramen restaurant with chicken broth soup. It is characterized by a foamy, creamy soup based on carefully selected Sakurajima chicken from Kagoshima Prefecture. The noodles are made with carefully selected homemade noodle noodles, and we took into account their compatibility with the soup, and we made a number of prototypes to achieve the best consistency in terms of firmness and interaction with the soup. Fried burdock root is also one of the features, creating an artistic and tasteful accent. Furthermore, they are particular about the containers and presentation, recreating Japanese culture. A famous restaurant that has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on the famous restaurant site ``Tabelog.'' The exterior, interior, and kappo clothing are reminiscent of a Japanese restaurant, as well as customer service that fully expresses the Japanese culture of hospitality, providing not just taste but an experience. It is a popular ramen shop where you can truly experience Japan.

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Duration: 6 hours

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Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple
Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple

Zenkokuji Temple, a Nichiren sect temple.
It is known as a good luck spot because Bishamonten, the god of wealth, is enshrined here.

This historic temple was founded in the early Edo period, and has a beautiful garden within its grounds. In spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the temple is bustling with visitors. Strolling through the temple grounds amid the fluttering pink and white cherry blossom petals is a wonderful experience that can only be found in Japan.
The highlight of Bishamonten Zenkokuji Temple is, without a doubt, the main hall. The massive main hall was built in the early Edo period and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. A statue of Bishamonten is enshrined in the main hall, and it is said to bring good fortune in business prosperity and safety in the home.

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Next, it's a 6-minute walk to Akagi Shrine, which is quietly nestled in the back alleys of Kagurazaka.

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Akagi Shrine
Akagi Shrine

This shrine is a historic one where Tokugawa Ieyasu is said to have prayed for good luck during the Edo period. Within the shrine grounds, there is a rare three-legged torii gate, and it is also known as a power spot.
Even if you don't know how to pray at a shrine, you can purify your hands at the chozuya (purification fountain) located at the entrance of the shrine, throw your offering into the offering box, and then pray in the following order: two bows, two claps, one bow.

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If you want to take a break, we recommend Cafe de Rambre, a long-established cafe in Kagurazaka.

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Cafe de Ramble
Cafe de Ramble

Please enjoy our home-roasted coffee and French toast in a shop with a Showa retro atmosphere. If you are a coffee lover, this is a must-try.

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If you enjoy visiting art museums, we recommend the Hokusai Museum, which is a 33-minute train ride away.

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Sumida Hokusai Museum
Sumida Hokusai Museum

"Hokusai Katsushika" who is highly evaluated as a world-famous painter
Katsushika Hokusai was born in 1760 in the vicinity of Honjo Wari sewage (present-day Kamezawa, Sumida Ward). Ta.
In addition to introducing the works of Hokusai and his disciples, this museum provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the relationship between Hokusai and Sumida.

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Now, after enjoying the walk and art, it's time for some serious gourmet food. A must-see in Kagurazaka is the Torisoba Zagin Kagurazaka branch, a specialty chicken soba restaurant that boasts its special chicken broth. It's a 26-minute train ride away.

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Chicken Soba Zagin Kagurazaka store
Chicken Soba Zagin Kagurazaka store

The signature dish is the "Tori Soba" with its superb rich chicken soup. The soup is made by simmering chicken bones for a long time, giving it a deep flavor and a mellow mouthfeel.
The noodles are medium-thick and smooth, with a chewy texture. Toppings include chicken char siu, seaweed, and bamboo shoots.
In addition to the "Tori Soba," there are a wide variety of other dishes on the menu, including "Shoyu Tori Soba" and "Salt Tori Soba." The "Rich Tori Paitan Soba" is a bowl of chicken soup with the flavor of chicken condensed into it, with a creamy, rich flavor that is truly exquisite. The recommended way to eat at "Tori Soba Zagin Kagurazaka" is to first take a sip of the soup. After taking a sip of the soup, slurp up the noodles and enjoy them with the ingredients. At the end, it is a must to drink the soup. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with both counter and table seats. The interior, using warm wood, creates a space where you can take a relaxing break.

The atmosphere is welcoming even for solo diners, so feel free to drop in.

Torisoba Za Gin Kagurazaka is a hidden restaurant tucked away in the back alleys of Kagurazaka. There is often a line during lunchtime, so it's best to visit early.

If you're out walking around, be sure to stop by this restaurant for a break and enjoy some delicious chicken soba.

Spots introduced in this itinerary

Chicken soba Zagin Kagurazaka store

A ramen restaurant with chicken broth soup. It is characterized by a foamy, creamy soup based on carefully selected Sakurajima chicken from Kagoshima Prefecture. The noodles are made with carefully selected homemade noodle noodles, and we took into account their compatibility with the soup, and we made a number of prototypes to achieve the best consistency in terms of firmness and interaction with the soup. Fried burdock root is also one of the features, creating an artistic and tasteful accent. Furthermore, they are particular about the containers and presentation, recreating Japanese culture. A famous restaurant that has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on the famous restaurant site ``Tabelog.'' The exterior, interior, and kappo clothing are reminiscent of a Japanese restaurant, as well as customer service that fully expresses the Japanese culture of hospitality, providing not just taste but an experience. It is a popular ramen shop where you can truly experience Japan.

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