Those Who Appreciate the World of Stone Gardens, Zen, and Tea Ceremony Can Fully Enjoy Kagurazaka, Tokyo’s Hidden Gem
Those Who Appreciate the World of Stone Gardens, Zen, and Tea Ceremony Can Fully Enjoy Kagurazaka, Tokyo’s Hidden Gem Kagurazaka: The Most Recommended District by Shinjuku Residents Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Tokyo, known among those in the know. However, it ranks as the number one spot that Shinjuku residents recommend to their friends, acquaintances, and foreign tourists visiting Shinjuku. It topped the list in the category of “Festivals & Events” and ranked second in “Nature, Parks & Streetscapes” and “Commercial, Dining & Entertainment Facilities.” Kagurazaka is the only district that ranked in the top five in all six survey categories (Source: Shinjuku Autonomous Creation Research Institute’s “Study of the Charm of Shinjuku’s Towns”). Nevertheless, tourists are not commonly seen in Kagurazaka even today. Kagurazaka, A Hidden Gem In Tokyo, Lacks Famous Buildings But Offers A World Of ‘Wabi-Sabi’ This hidden gem of Tokyo, “Kagurazaka,” lacks grand castles or national treasure-level shrines and temples. Unlike Asakusa’s Kaminarimon or Sensō-ji, Tokyo Tower, or Skytree, there are no well-known buildings to photograph, which is one reason tourists may stay away. However, those who understand the symbolic Japanese culture of “Wabi-sabi” can thoroughly enjoy the tourism in Kagurazaka.