🇯🇵Kagurazaka Flower Street Check-in｜Stone-paved Retro Stroll Guide

#TokyoTrafficStrategy ⏰ Walking time: about 40 minutes 📏 Walking distance: about 2.5 km 📱 Number of steps: about 3600 steps 🔥 Calories consumed: about 130 kcal 🗺 Route Overview Starting point: Iidabashi End point: Iidabashi Station or Kagurazaka Station, enjoy the retro atmosphere of Kagurazaka along the way 💡 A brief introduction to the background of Kagurazaka Kagurazaka was a bustling flower street during the Meiji and Taisho periods, and it still retains its unique nostalgic atmosphere today. The Hidden Alley (Kakurenbo Yokocho) here has a blackboard restaurant, and the cobblestone streets and stone steps of Hyogo Yokocho take you back to the old Tokyo. The streets and alleys are dotted with attractions full of the atmosphere of a flower street, and many time-honored famous shops were once places frequented by celebrities. It is recommended to start from Iidabashi Station and stroll along the main street and alleys of Kagurazaka, or start from Kagurazaka Station or Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station. The downhill route is easier and suitable for tourists who don’t like climbing. 🚶♀️ Detailed walking route 1️⃣ Iidabashi Station West Exit (about 6 minutes on foot, 360 meters) Starting from Iidabashi, first pass through the entrance of [かくれんぼYokochō] and enjoy the prelude of the flower street style. 2️⃣ Hidden Lane (かくれんぼyokocho) entrance (about 4 minutes walk, 280 meters) This street with cobblestone streets and blackboard walls is full of retro atmosphere, taking you back to Tokyo during the Meiji and Taisho periods. 3️⃣ Hyogo Yokocho (in front of Ryokan Wakana) (about 3 minutes on foot, 210 meters) Hyogo Yokocho, known as the representative scenery of Kagurazaka, is famous for its cobblestone roads and blackboard walls, which are particularly beautiful on rainy days. 4️⃣ Kagurazaka intersection (about 8 minutes walk, 530 meters) There are many old and famous shops here, which inherit the charm of Japan's traditional flower street. 5️⃣ Miyagi Michio Memorial Hall (about 7 minutes walk, 480 meters) The memorial hall, which was renovated from the old house of koto master Michio Miyagi, displays his relics and musical achievements, feelings and the history of music culture. 6️⃣ Shanguo Temple (about 3 minutes walk, 210 meters) This ancient temple is dedicated to Bishamonten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Shinjuku, and is deeply revered by the Tokugawa Shogunate. Opening hours: Free to visit all day 7️⃣ In front of Betetsu Toriya Tea House (about 6 minutes walk, 380 meters) Hidden in the cobblestone alley, the quaint restaurant provides authentic food for tourists. 🌟 Recommended route highlights Kakurenbo Yokocho: Blackboard restaurants and cobblestone streets interweave to create a mysterious flower street atmosphere. Shanguo Temple: It is dedicated to Vaisravana and has an ancient charm. It is a good place to pray for good luck.