Night Walks Are the Best in Summer: Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward
Night Walks Are the Best in Summer: Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward Kagurazaka, Known as the Geisha District, Is More Picturesque at Night The days continue to be hot. If you take a walking tour of Kagurazaka during the day, you will end up drenched in sweat. Taking a break to enjoy cold matcha at the long-established tea shop “Rakuzan” is wonderful. However, walking in the scorching heat of the day carries the risk of heat stroke and is an activity best avoided. Instead, we recommend engaging in traditional indoor crafts, such as Ukiyo-e making, Kumihimo braiding, or Dyeing experiences, where you can enjoy the comfort of air conditioning. But walking around at night is a different story. The evenings are relatively cooler compared to the daytime, making it a more pleasant temperature for walking. Kagurazaka, known as a geisha district, is more picturesque at night. With nearly 500 restaurants, Kagurazaka has enough lighting to make nighttime walks completely feasible. At night, you can hear the sound of geisha playing the shamisen from the Ryotei, where they entertain guests. You might also unexpectedly encounter geisha moving between Ryotei or see them seeing off guests at street corners. Such encounters with