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Enjoy the Kagurazaka Walk Tour: Discover Reversible One-Way Street and Tokyo’s First Pedestrian-Only Street

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Enjoy the Kagurazaka Walk Tour: Discover Reversible One-Way Street and Tokyo’s First Pedestrian-Only Street Kagurazaka is a uniquely charming area in Tokyo, known for its rare traffic system of ‘reversible one-way streets,’ reflecting the vibrant life and rich history of the area. Let’s delve into the secrets of this unique traffic system. The Origin of Kagurazaka’s Reversible One-Way Street In Kagurazaka, the direction of the one-way street changes between day and night. Specifically, traffic flows downhill towards Iidabashi Station from midnight to noon, and from noon to midnight, it flows uphill towards Yarai. This system was implemented in 1961 to accommodate the morning traffic towards the city center and the reverse in the afternoon. There’s a rumor that former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka changed the one-way direction to ease his commute from Mejiro to the National Diet Building. However, since Tanaka became prime minister in 1972, it’s unlikely that he initiated the change. Instead, it’s possible that the rumor started because the reversible system conveniently matched his commuting needs.   Kagurazaka as a Pedestrian-Only Street Kagurazaka is known for its pedestrian-only hours. From noon to 1 PM on weekdays and noon to 7 PM on Sundays and holidays, the sectionread moreEnjoy the Kagurazaka Walk Tour: Discover Reversible One-Way Street and Tokyo’s First Pedestrian-Only Street

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Best Walking Street Town in Tokyo: The Reason Why Kagurazaka Remains a Hidden Gem for Tourists

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The Reason Why Kagurazaka, Located in the Central Part of Tokyo, Remains a Hidden Gem for Tourists We provide traditional cultural experience tours and walking tours around Kagurazaka in Shinjuku Ward. Despite the rapid recovery of inbound tourism after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign tourists rarely walk around Kagurazaka. Despite being located in central Tokyo (within the Yamanote Line), we explored why foreign tourists are hardly seen in Kagurazaka through data analysis.   Surprising Conclusion In conclusion, the reason is that it takes a long time to travel to Kagurazaka from many popular tourist destinations and stations with high passenger traffic, whether by public transportation or on foot.   Comparison with Popular Tourist Destinations For example, in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the top destinations for foreign tourists in Tokyo were Shinjuku-Okubo in the first place, Ginza in the second place, and Shibuya in the third place. The average travel time from the nearest stations to the top 10 popular tourist destinations and Kagurazaka Station was 22.1 minutes by public transportation and 80.3 minutes on foot. Moreover, even with the shortest travel time in a popular tourist destination, it takes 11 minutes by public transportation and 52 minutesread moreBest Walking Street Town in Tokyo: The Reason Why Kagurazaka Remains a Hidden Gem for Tourists

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Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Website Features the “Kagurazaka Refined Wander”

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Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Website Features the “Kagurazaka Refined Wander” – A Premium Traditional Culture Experience     On April 8, 2024, the General Incorporated Association “Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau” added an article about the “Kagurazaka Refined Wander,” a premium traditional culture experience tour, to its website. The “Kagurazaka Refined Wander” is an enhanced version of the Kagurazaka monitor tour (held on February 20, 2024) initiated by the Shinjuku Charm Creation Council, which was established by the “Shinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau” to develop and discover the attractions of Shinjuku Ward.   The First and Only Premium Traditional Culture Experience in Kagurazaka The “Kagurazaka Refined Wander,” themed “Cultural Awakening Around Every Bend,” aims to introduce foreigners to the premium traditional culture experience around Kagurazaka and revitalize crafts and culture. The tour is planned by “Ikimachi Co., Ltd.” and sold by our company, “EDO KAGURA.” Thanks to the network and credibility of “Ikimachi,” built over more than 20 years of community development in Kagurazaka, we have realized this first-of-its-kind traditional crafts and culture experience tour not available for general sale. The Contents of ‘Kagurazaka Refined Wander’ The “Kagurazaka Refined Wander” includes a variety of activities: 1) A visit andread moreShinjuku Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Website Features the “Kagurazaka Refined Wander”