Located just 15 minutes from Shinjuku station, Kagurazaka is one of Tokyo’s traditional yet trendy neighbourhoods with nods to the past steeped in history and culture. Here you will find temples, shrines, traditional architecture and streets, shops and a traditional Japanese garden.

Nicknamed as Tokyo’s Little Paris due to the many French style eateries and cobbled streets. It is a fashionable and trendy area with many shopping and dining options. You can enjoy wandering up and down the pretty street of Kagurazaka Dori, the main street lined with an abundance of cafes, restaurants and shops! We highly recommend browsing local crafts here, or even sampling some Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) from the many traditional and high quality vendors.

Along Kagurazaka Dori you will also find Akagi Shrine and Zenkoku-ji temple. Two beautiful examples of a Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple. Akagi is most famous for the redevelopment and design by famous architect Kengo Kuma. Here, you can purchase unique goods only found at the temple as well as buying a paper fortune to see if you will be blessed with good luck!

Located adjacent to Kagurazaka Dori are the quaint streets and historic alleys of Kagurazaka. Kagurazaka is one of the Hanamachi neighbourhoods in Tokyo meaning it was once a lively Geisha district during the 20th Century, and several of the original Geisha house structures remain today in the beautiful narrow alleys. You can enjoy going back in time walking in the steps of Geisha through these yokocho or alleyways that still hold onto their historic charm and architecture.

If you really want to finish off your Kagurazaka trip in style, then we recommend finishing at the Canal Cafe. A picturesque cafe and restaurant located on the water’s edge of the river. Here, you can enjoy drinks, sweets or a nice meal overlooking the water which is especially lovely at Sunset!

Want to experience the hidden gem of Kagurazaka and so much more on your trip to Tokyo?

Why not join our ’Hot Spots and Hidden Gems’ tour to experience Kaguzaraka for yourself. Available throughout the year, this is the perfect tour to tick off some hidden gems, as well as some of the most iconic and famous attractions in the city. All tours are led by locally-based guides and will take you around the must-see sights in the region, as well as some lesser known gems. Our tours are fun, interactive and family-friendly. For more information, or to book a tour, click on the banner.

1 Day Tour

1 Day Walking Tour in Shinjuku and Kagurazaka : Tokyo Hot Spots and Hidden Gems
Period	All Year Round
Time	09:30 – 17:30
Meeting Place	Inside Yotsuya Sanchome Station
Adult Rate	¥19,800
Child Rate	¥13,000