#StayHome and enjoy cherry blossoms #WithMe in Tokyo, Japan!
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Areas we explored in this episode:
00:38 Ningyocho (人形町)
02:56 Nihonbashi (日本橋)
03:37 Otemachi (大手町)
06:10 Takebashi (竹橋)
07:01 Chidorigafuchi Moat(千鳥ヶ淵)
10:25 Nagatacho (永田町)
12:18 Prime Minister’s Official Residence (Japan) (首相官邸)
Ningyocho Guide
Ningyocho means “Doll Town” and is a charming little district in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo’s Chuo ward that has made an effort to convincingly retain and recreate a sense of Tokyo tradition. Ningyocho features often quaint street scenery, old-style shopping, numerous cafes and renowned places to dine, and cultural appeal with its museum to a famous Japanese print maker. Ningyocho is taken to include the area, too, around the adjacent Suitengumae Station, just a few minutes’ walk east.
The whole of the Nihonbashi area, of which Ningyocho is a part, began as a tradesmen’s town, with tradesmen from Kyoto and Osaka flocking here to help build the infrastructure for the newly established Shogunate.
About Chidorigafuchi Moat
Stroll along Edo Castle’s moat
The name of this moat northwest of the Imperial Palace, Chidorigafuchi, is said to come from its unusual shape. The structure of the walls resembles plovers, called chidori in Japanese.
How to Get There
You can reach the moat by train followed by a short walk.
Chidorigafuchi’s path is the most scenic spot around the moat, with a 700-meter-long tunnel of cherry trees in the spring. The pathway is a five-minute walk from Kudanshita Station or Hanzomon Station.
Cherry blossoms reflecting on the Imperial Palace moat
From around the end of March to early April, the walkways around the moat are tinted pink by hundreds of cherry trees. The Chiyoda Sakura Festival is held at the same time, so for the duration of the cherry blossom season the trees are lit up at night. This magical sight draws Tokyoites and visitors alike. Enjoy an evening walk under the glowing tunnel of flowers.
Later in the season the surface of the moat is almost completely covered in petals, creating the illusion of an ethereal pink river.
Around Chidorigafuchi
Nearby sights include Yasukuni-jinja Shrine, which is also a good spot to see cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, as well as the National Showa Memorial Museum , Nippon Budokan and Jimbocho, the bookseller’s district.
About Nagatacho
Nagatachō (永田町, Nagata-chō) is a district of Tokyo, Japan, located in Chiyoda Ward. It is the location of the Diet of Japan and the Prime Minister’s residence (Kantei). The Supreme Court of Japan is located in neighboring Hayabusachō. Nagatachō’s name is often used to refer figuratively to the Japanese government, as opposed to Kasumigaseki which refers to the administration.
During the Edo period, the area surrounding Hibiya High School and Embassy of Mexico was samurai residences of Kishiwada Domain.
NTT DoCoMo has its headquarters in the Sanno Park Tower in Nagatachō.
The Swiss House, the Japanese offices of Swiss International Air Lines, are located in the Sanno Park Tower Annex.
Prudential Financial has its Japanese offices in Prudential Tower in Tokyo. A number of foreign firms have their Japanese offices in Nagatachō, including Baker & McKenzie, Citibank, and Dow Jones.
About The Prime Minister’s Official Residence
The Prime Minister’s Official Residence is the principal workplace and residence of the Prime Minister of Japan. It is commonly referred to as Sōri Daijin Kantei (総理大臣官邸), Shushō Kantei (首相官邸), or simply Kantei (官邸).
Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide
Shop, Eat, and Relax Hanami-style at these Cherry Blossom Spots
Early spring in Tokyo means one thing: hanami, or cherry blossom-viewing. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy the pleasantly mild weather while relaxing or strolling around town.
AloJapan.com