投稿者: koheikohei123

“Vector Pale Ale”


Venue: Vector Beer Shinjuku
Station: Shinjuku Gyoenmae (Marunouchi Line)

First off, we of course have to introduce a beer from Tokyo as it is a prime location for tourists.

While Tokyo is known for its bustling scene (Shibuya crossing, Robot Restaurant, packed subways, etc; the list really goes on and on…), there is more to meets the eye than that, and as our mission is to introduce locations that a typical tourist may be unfamiliar with, our pick for this post is “Kaguruzaka” which is within the Shinjuku ward (precinct).

Scroll down to take a look at some of the major attractions to expect within this area.

Kagurazaka (神楽坂)

Station:
IIdabashi (Tozai line, Chuo-Sobu line, Yurakucho line, Nanboku line)
Kagurazaka (Tozai line)

Known for its narrow alleys, the Kagurazaka area stretches from Kagurazaka station towards IIdabashi station down the Kagurazaka-dori.

What to expect:

  • Good food (wagashi)
    • Wagashi is a general word for Japanese traditional sweets. Kagurazaka Saryo 神楽坂茶寮 and Baikatei 梅花亭 are some popular spots for locals.
  • A pleasant stroll
    • Try starting from Kagurazaka station, walk down Kagurazaka Dori until you reach and intersection with a Starbucks. Take the intersection right where you will get a beautiful view of dozens of sakura trees by Sotobori Moat.
  • Awaodori festival (usually taking place in late July)
    • A traditional dance festival originating in Tokushima prefecture in West Japan. Be sure to grab a beer and stop by food stands for some great festival food like yakitori.