Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
10 Reasons to Visit Yanesen
Tokyo is famous on behalf of its merciless modernity, but the winding lanes of Yanesen — an amalgam of the temple districts of Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi, in the sphere of the city's east — are a success with offspring Tokyoites in the sphere of search of a slower swiftness of life. At this point are 10 reasons to visit.
1 Isetatsu A private firm since 1864, the dollhouse-like Isetatsu sells brightly decorated chiyogami paper decorated with woodblock prints, and other stationery reminiscent of old Edo. Tel: (81-3) 3823-1453, 2-18-9 Yanaka.
2 Yamanaka Ryokan Try Tokyo's top kaiseki-style Chinese restaurant and have forty winks on a fluffy settee by the side of this little-known gem, right five minutes by taxi from the express train to Narita. Tel: (81-3) 3821-4751, 4-23-1 Ikenohata.
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3 EXPO This vintage-shopper's paradise stocks bowling shirts and fur coats, classic Japanese toys and charmingly outdated telephones. Tel: (81-3) 3824-6899, 4-26-30 Ikenohata.
4 Usagi The 1960s are alive and well by the side of this pint-sized, retro watering lair. Proprietress Saiko-san sets the tone with era Japanese pop, good-natured banter and quick sake refills. Tel: (81-3) 3822-0070, 2-16-2 Nezu.
5 Yakuzen Curry Jinenjo This neighborhood association claims with the aim of the 11 Indian spices, six Chinese herbs and eight vegetables in the sphere of its curries undergo medicinal properties. Luckily, they're additionally delicious. Tel: (81-3) 3824-3162, 5-9-25 Yanaka.
6 Yabusai Sousuke This was on one occasion the neighborhood ice and charcoal superstore; in the present day, with wooden walls beautifully restored, it is a municipal gallery and studio on behalf of offspring cloth and hat designer Chie Yoshikawa. Tel: (81) 90-4420-2439, 1-2-16 Yanaka.
7 Atelier SanUnKaiGetu This hip boutique sells retro-chic Hawaiian shirts, bags, and pillowcases made of kimono-style fabric. Tel: (81-3) 5834-8850, 2-37-1 Nezu.
8 The Nezu Shrine Yanesen is strewn with spaces of worship and a slip isn't complete with no a visit to single. This 300-year-old Shinto shrine is offspring by the values of this neighborhood, but its orange torii gates and azalea bushes new than compensate. 1-28-9 Nezu.
9 Kamachiku This family-run noodle superstore, setting in the sphere of a century-old granary with a new addition designed by designer Kengo Kuma, overlooks a soothing Japanese plot. Arrive initial to prevent disappointment: The handmade udon is so mild, it's passed on by 1:30 p.M. On weekends. Tel: (81-3) 5815-4675, 2-14-18 Nezu.
10 Kikumi Senbei They've been making senbei (rice crackers) by the side of this open-fronted wooden lumber room since 1875, and complete a zesty trade with regretful Japanese both old and offspring. Tel: (81-3) 3821-1215, 3-37-16 Sendagi.
