Let's chill out! Let's go chilling out with Chibi Nakano in Nakano, Tokyo.

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Introducing chill spots in Nakano, Tokyo.

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Nakano city is located in the western part of Tokyo's 23 wards. It is especially famous for Nakano Broadway, known as the "holy land" of subculture, but it also has many other tourist attractions such as historic shrines and temples and gourmet food. While the area around Nakano Station is undergoing a "once in a century" redevelopment, the town is undergoing change, and the town is bustling with old-fashioned, friendly shopping streets, making Nakano a very diverse city. This diversity is also what makes it a city with a population of about 17,000 people from about 120 countries.

Chill out under the starry skies! "Nakano ZERO Planetarium"

Did you know that there is a planetarium in Nakano? Nakano ZERO, an 8-minute walk from the south exit of Nakano Station, is home to a planetarium that only a few people know about!

So cool!

The moment you enter the dome, a cool breeze envelopes your entire body, making it comfortable even in the hot summer.

Chill Point (2) Relax while listening to live commentary

At this planetarium, guides will give live talks. There are plenty of attractions that can only be found in live commentary, such as stories about stars that have been trending recently and programs for children. There are also plenty of seasonal events.

When you sit in a cool room and gaze up at the starry sky, time seems to pass more slowly than usual.

Nakano ZERO Planetarium

Location: 2-9-7 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

Access: 8 minutes walk from the south exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo Line. Phone number: 03-5340-5045

Screening times: ▷ General screening: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (1) From 14:00 (2) From 16:00 (50 minutes per screening)

▷Chibikko Planet: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Saturdays from 11:00 (40 minutes per session)

▷Children's Starry Sky Detectives: 4th Saturday from 11:00 (50 minutes per session)

Nakano ZERO Planetarium Official Website

Nakanoya NYAcafe: A chill atmosphere with a special menu!

A stylish cafe will open on the first floor of Nakano City Hall, which will be relocated to a new building in May 2024. We will introduce the appeal of Nakanoya NYAcafe, a place of relaxation for the ward's residents.

Seasonal Menus are Super Chill!

In addition to a wide variety of drinks and food, you can also enjoy seasonal menus. In the summer, you can enjoy frozen drinks with mango or melon, chilled ramen, and tsukemen. Enjoy a blissful moment with these refreshing menus!

Chibi Nakano also relaxes with a refreshing melon smoothie.

Even we, who covered the coffee, were surprised by the "attention to detail" that goes into their coffee. They even change the flavor slightly with each season. When you try it, it's mellow and delicious! It's always a special cup.

Universal design space

The cafe is designed to be enjoyed by everyone, and the space has been carefully designed. There are even small details to make it more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, and the background music creates a sense of openness. The staff recommends the corner seats, where you can relax while looking out at the greenery.

(Two staff members we spoke to)

Nakanoya NYAcafe

Address: 1F Nakano Ward Office, 4-11-19 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

Access: 6 minutes walk from the north exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo Line

Phone number: 03-6454-0522

Business hours: Ward office opening days (Monday to Friday): 9:30 to 21:00 (last order 20:00)

▷Ward office closed days (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays): 11:00 to 21:00 (last orders at 20:00)

Closed: None

Nakanoya NYAcafe Official Website

Chill just by walking! "Nakano Brick Hill Shopping District"

This is the place in Nakano where you can feel chill just by walking around at night!

A stylish shopping street decorated with illuminations

The illuminations shining on the shopping street are fantastical. Just walking through the European-style streets is relaxing.

Chibi Nakano also enjoys the chill atmosphere.

It has been loved for over 20 years since it was named "Brick Hill" in 2002. There are about 30 restaurants lined up along the slope. Come and find your favorite!

Nakano Brick Hill Shopping District

Location: 3-36 Nakano, Nakano-ku

Access: 1 minute walk from the south exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo Line

Nakano Brick Hill Shopping Association Official Website

Nakano Brick Hill Shopping Association Official Instagram

Chill out in the cool evening air at Nakano Central Park and Nakano Shiki no Mori Park!

After enjoying delicious food and drinks, we recommend Nakano Central Park and Nakano Shiki no Mori Park, which are adjacent to the Meiji University Nakano Campus where we attend.

Chill Point (6) Calm atmosphere

You'll be enchanted by the light shining on the trees. You can enjoy a different side to what you can see during the day.

Feel the breeze and relax on a bench

The park is well ventilated, making it the perfect place to enjoy the night breeze. It's a very comfortable space. Chibi Nakano is also chilling out on a bench.

Why not try some relaxing "chill at night" while feeling the breeze of Nakano?

Nakano Shiki no Mori Park

164-0001 4-12, 13 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

Nakano Shiki-no-Mori Park in Tokyo opened in 2012 as a disaster prevention park in the center of Nakano Shiki no Municipality. With a fountain where you can splash around in water and a grassy area where you can pitch a tent and have a picnic, the park is a great place for people of all ages to enjoy leisure activities, and on holidays it is bustling with families and people jogging and doing other sports. The park is also used as a venue for large events such as the Nakano Tohoku Support Festival and the Nakano Running Festa.

Location: 4-13 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

Access: 5 minutes walk from the north exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo Line

Nakano Central Park

Location: 4-10 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo

Access: 5 minutes walk from the north exit of Nakano Station on the JR Chuo Line

Nakano Central Park official website

What did you think of "Let's chill! Chilling spots to visit with Chibi Nakano"? Nakano is a lively and bustling town, but there are also many places where you can chill out. Please visit the chilling spots we recommend!

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