Jiyūgaoka is commonly known as a town in Tokyo where people with sophisticated tastes gather. Although it is not in Tokyo’s bustling area, the township of Jiyūgaoka still incorporates the capital’s ever-changing trends. At the same time, it is also a relaxed part of the capital city, where time seems to flow more slowly, allowing people […]
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Although situated in Jiyūgaoka‘s bustling area, Kumano Shrine (自由が丘 熊野神社) manages to retain its quiet and solemn atmosphere. The historic shrine is said to have been founded before the 12th century. Despite the rapid urbanization, the shrine maintains its lush grounds.
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In addition to the beckoning cat temple, Gōtokuji, there is another temple in Tokyo that is secluded from the capital’s hustle and bustle. Located west of Jiyūgaoka, Kuhonbutsu Jōshin-ji (九品仏淨眞寺) is an ancient temple with an enchanting dry landscape garden. It is a spot in the urban jungle that will make you feel like you
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If you are from Europe, you might have heard of Dalloyau (ダロワイヨ), a long-established French royal purveyor. This is a place where you can not only enjoy sweets but also experience French food culture and history. The renowned patisserie traiteur with over 20 stores in Japan has its flagship store in Jiyūgaoka. While retaining the
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Jiyūgaoka in Tokyo is recognized as the prefecture’s hotbed of sweets. Whether it is the Japanese traditional confectioneries or the Western sweets, there are several spots in the relaxing town that can satisfy your craving for sweets and desserts. If you don’t have time to try each of them out, here is our list of
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Tokyo’s transportation system is probably the most complicated in the world. With so many train stations packed in the city, even the Japanese find it confusing when they look at Tokyo’s railway map. If you are from somewhere other than Tokyo, it is even harder to figure out which train line to get to the
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Inokashira Park in Kichijōji is a great urban park to enjoy nature. You can easily spend a couple of hours in this vast park. But the longer you stay there, the emptier your stomach will get. Many locals or travelers would grab a picnic mat and food to picnic on the park’s lawn or benches.
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Kichijōji in Tokyo has many amazing cafes and restaurants, but many don’t cater to a vegan diet. Fortunately, there are still a couple of places for us vegan and vegetarian to visit. Most also offer meat and vegan options, perfect for those who travel with non-vegan families and friends!
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If you are a vegan, you might have heard of T’s Tantan, a vegan restaurant loved by most vegans in Tokyo. The famous vegan restaurant chain’s origin is T’s Restaurant (太陽と大地の食卓 T’s レストラン) in Jiyūgaoka (自由が丘). The owner was able to open T’s Tantan because T’s Restaurant was successful. So, if you ever plan to
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One of the popular Japanese dishes that many international tourists want to try in Japan is ramen noodles. Although ramen restaurants can be commonly found in the country, vegan ramen is hard to come by. But the situation has changed since T’s Tantan (T’Sたんたん) from Tokyo‘s Jiyūgaoka (自由が丘) had started expanding their presence.
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