Suginami City, only 10 minutes by train from Shinjuku! Go where the Japanese go after a hard day’s work
The number of travelers who would rather experience the daily lives of the locals—as opposed to hitting up tourist attractions—is on the rise!
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It was once known as "Kamakura in the west and Ogikubo in the east" for its villas, and the quiet residential area, where stately buildings remain, offers a variety of spots for a pleasant stroll.
Ogikubo is located about 10 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Line and is also the first stop on the Tokyo Metro line and the first stop on many bus routes, making Ogikubo Station a convenient starting point for sightseeing in Tokyo. Ogikubo is also known as a hot battleground for ramen, with many famous stores and restaurants scattered around the station. It is a town that ramen lovers will not be able to resist.
Ogikubo once prospered as a vacation home for prominent businessmen, politicians, and literary figures and was known as "Kamakura in the west and Ogikubo in the east. Even today, many of the residences from that era still remain. Among them, "Tekigaiso", the former residence of Fumimaro Konoe, who served as prime minister three times, is designated as a national historic site.
The strolling Japanese garden, open to the public, is a popular place for locals and other visitors to relax and enjoy the flowers of the four seasons.
The Ogikubo Music Festival started in 2000 and has been attracting attention as a place where people can enjoy classical music and music played throughout the city for four days during the festival period in November.
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