2025 Kita Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Popular pudding shop: Jujo Coffee A coffee shop with a blue-based tone. Purupuru pudding is served with extra caramel cream for just the right amount of sweetness. Siphon/Cold Brew…. The coffee is made from special coffee grade roasted beans and tastes good. Casual and comfortable, quite suitable for giving yourself a comfortable and leisurely afternoon, The spherical pudding with coffee jelly underneath, the perfect round pudding in the square box, you can add fresh cream or caramel to your preference for added layers, great visuals and tastes great. #Jujo Coffee Address: 3 Chome-29-15 Kamijujo, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0034 Japan Time: 10:00 - 19:00 JR Keihin Tohoku Line・Higashijujo Station Nanguchi から 1・2 minutes walk

#DomesticTravel Akabane in Tokyo. It is a town on the Keihin Tohoku Line and the Saikyo Line, and is a large station with restaurants, cafes, bars, and other eateries, as well as a large supermarket, Ito-Yokado. This shop is located near Akabane Station. It is a stylish shop that can be used as a cafe or a place to drink alcohol. The staff were very kind and I really liked it 🍷 📍Cafe & Neo Taishu new-mon 🏠 1-6-1 Akabane Nishi, Kita-ku, Tokyo 🕰️Cafe 11:00-17:00 Dinner 17:00-23:00 🚃 118m from Akabane Station, 2 minutes walk Courses also available #TokyoTrip #Tokyo #TokyoTourism

[Afternoon at the brick Central Library in Kita-ku, Tokyo] 📕Kita-ku Chuo Library The library's collection includes the collection of Japanese scholar Donald Keene. 🕰️Opening hours: 9AM–5PM 📍Location: 1 Chome-2-5 Jujodai, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0033 The structure of the Central Library The building is a combination of the Red Brick Warehouse and the newly constructed area, with a three-story structure consisting of a general floor on the first floor, a children's library on the second floor, and a collaborative floor on the third floor. The building is designed with universal design in mind, with no steps, and bookshelves, desks, and toilets at heights that are easy for wheelchair users to use. About the Red Brick Warehouse The Red Brick Warehouse (Building 275 of the former Ground Self-Defense Force Jujo Garrison) was built in 1919, and you can learn about the history of modern industry in Kita-ku and the architectural techniques of the time. 』 🥐Higurashi Bakery Kita-ku Central Library 🕰️Business hours: 10AM–4PM 📍Address: 1F, 1 Chome−2−5, Jujodai, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0033 Higurashi Bakery is a popular bakery that also operates in Nippori and the Yaku region, a beautiful residential area with brick walls. [Nippori Main Store] 2-6-7 Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo Hours: 8AM–5PM Closed: Mondays (closed the following Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday) Instagram Ogu Library Store @higurashi.ogu Kita-ku Central Library Store @higurashibakery_kitaku #TokyoNature #TokyoSlopes #DomesticTravel #TokyoTrip #AsiaTrip #Tourism #AccommodationReport #Library #library

[A local promenade that combines nature, clear waterfalls, and culture in Akabane, Kita Ward, Tokyo] Not only Ueno Park, but the recommended park in Tokyo is the Asukayama Park area in Akabane, Kita Ward. Dr. Eiichi Shibusawa, who was active in Kita Ward, was recognized for his achievements and his portrait was placed on the new 10,000 yen bill. Akabane is a hidden spot in the city center where you can get some exercise and get in touch with nature. 🏙️Observation lobby (17th floor of Kita-Topia) 🕰️Opening hours: 9AM–8PM Closed on no particular days 💰Price per person: Free 📍Location: 1 Chome-11-1 Oji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002 "The observation lobby has windows on three sides, and the view of the Kanto Plain is exceptional. From Asukayama Park below, you can see Tokyo Skytree, Saitama New Urban Center, the Chichibu Mountains, Mount Akagi, and Mount Tsukuba, and from the window on the Oji Station side you can see the Shinkansen. This is a viewing spot that Kita Ward is proud of. "Hokutopia, which stands just a five-minute walk from Oji Station, is a cultural facility with a planetarium and music hall. It has an observation lobby on the 17th floor, where you can enjoy the night view in a 270-degree direction. You can see not only Kita Ward, but also Tokyo Tower and Sunshine 60. However, be aware that the observation deck is bright and not exactly the perfect place for a date. 』 🏞️Otonashi Water Park Kita Ward Otonashi Water Park 🌸A beautiful park with a small waterside and cherry blossoms 📍Location: 1 Chome Ojihoncho, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0022 🥚🟡Ougiya Oji Ogiya 🍳Takeout thick Japanese-style omelet, a specialty dish made with traditional techniques and secret dashi stock 📍Location: 1 Chome-1-7 Kishimachi, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0021 🌳Asukayama Park Asukayama Park 📍Location: 1 Chome-1-3 Oji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002 🏛️Kita City Asukayama Museum 💰Price per person: 1000- 📍Location: 114-0002 Tokyo, Kita City, Oji, 1 Chome-1-3 Asukayama Museum 3rd floor 🏛️Shibusawa Memorial Museum 💰Price per person: 1000- 📍Location: 2 Chome-16-1 Nishigahara, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0024 🏛️Asukayama Park Asukayama Park Observation Plaza 📍Location: 1 Chome-1-1 Horifune, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002 🏨Tokyo Guesthouse Oji music lounge 💰Price per person: Accommodation fee 📍Location: 2 Chome-4-17 Takinogawa, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0023 🏛️ Red Brick Brewery (Former Brewing Research Institute No. 1 Factory) A place to learn about sake brewing and brewing 🗓️ Itinerary management: In principle, groups of 10 to 25 people can visit the brewery on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00 (viewing time is approximately 1 hour). *Please apply at least one month in advance. *Reservations cannot be made by phone. *We may not be able to accommodate your request depending on the reservation situation. 』 📍Location: 2 Chome-6-30 Takinogawa, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0023 ⛩️Oji Shrine 📍Location: 1 Chome-1-12 Ojihoncho, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0022 🏃♂️➡️🏃♀️➡️Oji Osaka 『Oji Osaka is also known as Jizo-zaka, Utsuri-zaka, Utou-zaka, etc., and is a steep slope on the Nikko Onari Road. It is an old road that branches off from the northeast end of Oji Shrine and heads northwest from the road to Oji Inari, and was the route that Tokugawa Shoguns took to visit Nikko. Jizo-zaka is the old name, named after the "Oji Koiku Jizo" at the top of the slope. Utsubo-zaka is a place where the plateau juts out from the plain like the beak of a seabird called auklet, and there is a theory that it is a cut-through slope. The Kamigo irrigation canal once flowed below this slope, and Sanbonsugibashi (Sanbonsugibashi) was built over it. The stone at the foot of Sanbonsugibashi still remains today. The slope that branches off from the starting point of this Oji-Osaka slope to the Nikko Onari-do (Iwatsuki Kaido) and climbs west is Gongen-zaka. The name Gongen-zaka comes from the fact that the starting point of this slope abuts the cliff in the grounds of Oji-Gongen (the former name of Oji Shrine), and is also the slope to the front gate of the shrine. 』 📍Location: Kishimachi 1-6 🏞️Nainushinotaki Park 🗓️Itinerary management: We recommend visiting Otokotaki at Nainushinotaki Park by the end of July 2025. After construction, it will reopen in April 2028. 📍Location: 7 minutes walk from JR/Tokyo Metro Namboku Line "Oji Station" and Toden Arakawa Line "Oji Ekimae Station" 🕰️Business hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm July 15th to September 15th 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Entry is until 30 minutes before closing 📍Location: 1-15-25 Kishimachi, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0021 "※Due to the restoration and maintenance work for Naoshi no Taki Park, Otokotaki will be closed from early August 2025 to the end of March 2028. 💞Reasons for recommendation: Overview It was first opened by the headman of Oji village, "Hatano Magohachi", at his own residence during the Ansei era (1854-1860) of the Edo period, and this is where the name "Naoshi no Taki" comes from. It was in the middle of the Meiji period, when it became the property of a man named Tokusaburo Kakiuchi, that it was developed into a garden. In 1938, it was purchased by Seiyoken Co., Ltd., and a restaurant and swimming pool were built and it continued to be open to the public, but it was burned down in an air raid in April 1945, and it was not until November 1960 that it was finally reopened to the public by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. There are many waterfalls near Oji, at the tip of the Musashino Plateau, and there were once seven waterfalls known as the "Seven Waterfalls of Oji." Of these, only Nanushi Falls remains. Nanushi Falls consists of four waterfalls: Odaki, one of the largest in Tokyo with a drop of 8 meters, followed by Medaki, Dokkonotaki, and Yugyokunotaki. Nanushinotaki Park is a strolling garden that skillfully uses the slopes where these waterfalls, zelkova, Chinese hackberry, and over 100 Japanese maples are planted to incorporate natural scenery. Currently, only Otokotaki is in operation. #Domestic travel #Tokyo travel #Akabane #Asia travel #Osaka travel #Accommodation review #Absolutely free trip #Tokyo slopes #Tokyo nature

#Spring0yentrip "The area around Oji Park is known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo. It is especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom🌸. It is about a 10-minute walk from Oji Station, so it is easily accessible. You can feel the arrival of spring by walking through the cherry blossom tunnel in the park or enjoying a picnic under the cherry blossoms. The sight of the cherry blossoms dancing in the air creates a fantastical moment that makes you feel like you are in a dream. [Tips] It is relatively quiet in the morning, so you can enjoy it at your own pace. There are benches nearby, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at your own pace. We also recommend a picnic in the spring weather.

This time, I visited a yakiniku restaurant in a Japanese neighborhood. I visited this place while walking around Kita-Akabane Station last time;) When I went here, the owner was working alone. They said there are days when part-timers are there, but on that day, he was alone. He said that the food comes out very slowly when he is alone, so please understand. I think it would be good to wait while chatting leisurely and watching TV. They mainly serve beef and pork, and I ordered a rib set, oxtail, loin, harami, etc. At first, I ordered rice, but the small portion was the regular portion and the regular portion was like a rice bowl, which was funny🤣 Thanks to that, I was able to eat a lot of rice along with the delicious meat. The owner is a very cheerful person, so I ate as if I was on a drama set. You will know when you go. He is really fun👍 Thanks to that, I had a fun and delicious meal at this yakiniku restaurant. I definitely recommend you visit it once.✨ 📍Yakiniku Hangang 3 Chome-26 Ukima, Kita City, Tokyo 115-0051 ・Opening hours: 17:00-24:00 ・Nearest station: Kita-Akabane Station, 2-minute walk #AustralianAirlineEvent #JapanTravel #TokyoTravel #TokyoRestaurant #RestaurantExploration #Yakiniku

#Spring0yentrip "The area around Oji Station is within Tokyo's 23 wards, but somehow feels nostalgic. The Toden Arakawa Line runs through it, and Asukayama Park, rich in nature, is nearby. 🔹 Recommended photo spots Toden Arakawa Line railroad crossing → The retro Showa-era streetcar is picturesque🚋 Asukayama Park → Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn🍁🌸 Otonashi Waterside Park → The quiet scenery along the river is perfect for photos🏞️ 🔹 Tips If you go early in the morning, there will be fewer people and you can take pictures of a laid-back atmosphere📸 From the observation deck at Asukayama Park, you can see the entire cityscape of Kita Ward🏙️ If you want to take a photo with the streetcar, aim for a point with a curve 🚃 Access: JR Keihin Tohoku Line "Oji" Station Tokyo Metro Namboku Line "Oji" Station

When you think of delicious food in Japan, you probably think of yakitori. This time, I visited a local restaurant called Yakiton (grilled pork skewers):) You can enjoy various parts, starting with the usual pork intestines, liver, grilled skirt steak, grilled pork tongue, and salted pork! In addition to grilled pork skewers, they also sell grilled vegetables and simple snacks. The big advantage of this restaurant is that the prices are very cheap. 🫢 The grilled pork skewers are also very cheap, with all parts costing 130 yen. It was a place where you could enjoy the taste of the food without worrying about the price. They only accept cash, so make sure to bring cash. If you want to go to a different skewer restaurant other than yakitori! If so, I recommend this restaurant;) 📍ヤキトン GAるKU a.k.a.弐ノ十 〒115-0051 Tokyo, Kita City, Ukima, 3 Chome−1−39 五十嵐ビル 102 ・Opening hours: 17:00-23:00 ・Nearest station: Kita-Akabane Station, 3-minute walk We recommend making a reservation by phone before going #AustraliaFlightEvent #JapanTravel #TokyoTravel #Tokyo #TokyoRestaurant #RestaurantConquest

#0yentravelFebruary2025 [Hyakukirou] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: Asahi-ya, 1-47-34 Kaminakazato, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0016 💰Price per person: Up to 1000 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The ramen is salt by default. The soup is clear but rich and very delicious. The gyoza are wildly large and have a slightly strong flavor, making them a great match for beer or rice. The restaurant has 4 tables with 16 seats, and you can share a table, but it's a restaurant that you'll want to visit even if you have to queue. This is the real local Chinese food.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [BISTROT JUN] 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-14:00, 18:00-21:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: 1F, 2nd Riverside Building, 1-2-4 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0002 💰Price per person: 2000-3000 yen 💞Reason for recommendation: I went for weekday lunch at opening time and was able to enter without a reservation. Lucky✌️ I ordered the omakase course and special course. All the dishes🥘 that were served were delicious and I was impressed🥹. I'm happy to be able to enjoy French cuisine at this price.

#0yentravelFebruary2025 [Sichuan Cuisine Mala Station] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: B1, 1-9-12 Akabane Minami, Kita-ku, Tokyo 115-0044 💰Price per person: 1000-2000 yen 💞Reasons for recommendation: A very proper Sichuan restaurant located in the middle of Akabane's sleazy downtown area. I like the taste, which I feel is like a more refined version of the authentic Chinese food in Ikebukuro and other places. At the end of the stairs leading to the basement, there is a beautiful space with several semi-private rooms. In addition to semi-private rooms and individual tables, there is also a table seat in the center that can be used as a counter, making it easy to use even by one person. There are many lunch options available, from set meals to noodles. My recommendations are Gomoku Soup Noodles, Mapo Tofu, Chili Shrimp, and Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce. The photos show Twice Cooked Pork, Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce, and Gomoku Soup Noodles. The Twice Cooked Pork is Sichuan style, so it's very spicy and numbing. There's a lot of chili oil at the bottom of the plate. There are a lot of Chinese customers, too, who eat large stewed fish pots and hot pots. It's not written anywhere, but you can have seconds of rice at lunch. This is a great restaurant that I would like to continue using in the future.

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Gojohara] 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00 📍Address: Flat Green, 4-16 Ukima, Kita-ku, Tokyo 115-0051 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ⭕️ 💰Price per person: 1000-2000 yen 💞Reasons for recommendation: A stable and relaxing place to drink. The volume of the fried chicken in the Gojohara set is more satisfying than the price! It's the best set meal restaurant. The omelet is fluffy and if you order it with fried rice, you can make your own omelet rice. The owner's service is very warm and I like this restaurant!

#tokyostroll If you’re in Akabane and looking for a cozy little café, Licorice is the perfect spot! This small, charming café specializes in muffins, offering a wide variety of flavors. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing something to go, it’s a great place to satisfy your sweet tooth. I tried the strawberry muffin and strawberry roll cake, and both were absolutely delicious! The muffin was soft, fluffy, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor, while the roll cake was light and creamy—just the right balance of sweetness. Another great thing about Licorice is that they offer takeout, so you can grab some muffins for later. Perfect for a snack on the go or a little treat to enjoy at home! ⭐ Recommended for: • A great selection of muffins – so many flavors to choose from! • Takeout option – perfect if you’re in a hurry. 📍 3 Chome-6-25 Akabane, Kita City, Tokyo 115-0045 #Tokyo #Akabane #Japan #CafeHopping #Muffins

#tokyostroll I recently visited Cocofulu Café in Kita City, Tokyo with a couple of friends, and it was such a great experience! The café has this spacious yet cozy vibe that makes you feel like you're at home. It's so comfortable, we all felt like we could just stay there all day. The menu is packed with enticing options, especially when it comes to lunch and desserts. We were lucky enough to try their seasonal cherry pie, and it was amazing – a perfect balance of sweet and tart! You could tell everything was made with care. We couldn't resist also trying a few of their other sweets, which were just as delicious. Why I highly recommend Cocofulu: Relaxing atmosphere – It’s spacious but with a homey feel, making it a great spot to hang out for hours. Seasonal treats and unique dishes – The cherry pie was a special treat, but there’s always something interesting on the menu. 📍Address: 1 Chome-27-34 Nishigahara, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0024 #Tokyo #Japan

#FritaviWinter [Former Furukawa Gardens] 🕰️Opening hours: 0900-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 1-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0024 💰Price per person: 150 yen and up 💞Reasons why we recommend it: We entered the gardens around 3pm on a weekday🤍The entrance fee was 150 yen and we could pay by card or other means👍The roses were in full bloom so we could enjoy a variety of them💓It was great to be able to enjoy the atmosphere of the Western-style house, Western garden, and Japanese garden🫶🏻 We were able to stay for 2 hours☺️

#DomesticTravel Akabane in Kita-ku, Tokyo, where the Keihin-Tohoku Line and Saikyo Line pass through. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy steak at a reasonable price. ▶︎Menu Butcher's Sirloin Steak (160g) Rice, mini salad, soup included 1,850 yen Skirt Steak (150g) Rice, mini salad, soup included 1,500 yen MIX Steak (160g) Rice, mini salad, soup included *Limited to 10 meals 1,500 yen Shoulder Loin Steak (160g) Rice, mini salad, soup included 1,500 yen I went there for lunch, and the restaurant was bright and I had a fun lunch. 📍Kanda Meat Bar Lamp Cap Akabane Branch 1F TAGUCHI Building, 1-40-1 Akabane Nishi, Kita-ku, Tokyo 115-0055 11:30-23:00 (Break time on weekdays is 14:30-17:00) #Lunch #TokyoLunch

○Address: 3-14-8 Higashijujo, Kita-ku, Tokyo ○Access: 3 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Keihin Tohoku Line Higashijujo Station ○Business hours: [Tuesday-Saturday] 10:00-20:00 ↑It's open late, which is unusual for a bakery, so it's good to stop by after work :) ⚠︎ They may close when they run out of bread, so please buy your bread early~ ⚠︎They close at 5pm on Sundays and holidays~ ⚠︎They are closed on Mondays~ ○Atmosphere: The exterior and interior are stylish, but the inside of the store is small and seems like it can only fit 2-3 adults~ ○Budget: Around 300 yen The recommendation is the fluffy bread baked in a stone oven made from lava from Mt. Fuji! 🍞 (↑I think the loaf of bread was about 216 yen...) It's very sweet, fluffy when raw, and crispy when baked. It's so delicious! 😋 I love the 6-slice loaf of bread from the supermarket, but I'd love you to try Sweet Kitchen's loaf of bread too! (It's a little pricey, but it's worth a try 🙆‍♀️) #QuintessaCampaign #trip2022 #Tokyo #Bread