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Overview
Discover the popular Nakano district through this walking tour, which will introduce you to the essentials of the neighborhood as well as the most unusual places.
Nakano, located just 5 minutes by train from Shinjuku is often referred to as the "otaku paradise". Its iconic shopping mall, Nakano Broadway, is a maze of small shops specializing in Japanese pop culture.
he visit will be an opportunity to travel back in time to Japan of the Showa era. You’ll discover many aspects of the country, from shopping galleries to places of worship, to the must-see yokocho alleyways full of bars and izakaya.
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
At the end of the tour, you will be offered the option of spending some time together in a local Izakaya.
What to expect
Nakano San Mall Shopping Street
15m
The Nakano Sun Mall is an emblematic place of Tokyo, steeped in history and charm.
Charming covered commercial arcade stretching over several blocks and housing over a hundred shops and restaurants on either side of the promenade.
Arai Tenjin Kitano Shrine
10m
The shrine honors the deities Sugawara no Michizane and Ukemochi no Kami.
The village of Arai, once located here, enjoyed an abundance of water. Locals prayed to Tenjin for protection from the floods caused by the Myoshoji River and asked Ukemochi, the mother of all food, for a good harvest.
10m
Founded in 1586, this temple is renowned for its healing power of eye diseases and its assistance in the education of children.
Yakushi Ai Road Shopping Street
20m
Locally affectionate pedestrian street from Baishoin Temple to Nakano Broadway.
Its name comes from Baishoin Temple, renowned for its healing powers of eye ailments. The word “Ai” also means “love” in Japanese.
Nakano Broadway
1h
Founded in 1966 as a luxury shopping complex, it has become a popular destination for otaku and pop culture enthusiasts.
The shopping mall is home to many shops selling anime and idol-related items, including more than a dozen small Mandarake stores specializing in collectibles related to manga and anime.
Nakano
1h
Nakano Kitaguchi Ichibangai is a shopping street that extends just outside the northern exit of Nakano Station.
The narrow alleys are lined with many restaurants, giving the area a lively atmosphere day and night.
In particular, many shops have retained their Showa-era decorations and signs, making a simple stroll through the neighborhood a unique experience.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
North exit of Nakano station, at the bench in the shape of a circle.
End point
North exit of Nakano station, at the bench in the shape of a circle.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Parts of this description were translated automatically.
