Sightseeing
Hakusan is one the ten most important shrines of Tokyo.
It is said to have been built in the 8th century to pray for the remedy of smallpox.
The shrine's hall of worship (built in 1277) is the most impressive of all. It has been designated as "Important Cultural Property" by the Metropolitan Government of Tokyo.
Hakusan Shrine is also known for its many (over 3000) hydrangea bushes. A festival is held every June, when the hydrangea flowers are in full bloom.
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Hakusan Shrine
2-chōme-23-14 NishirokugōHakusan is one the ten most important shrines of Tokyo.
It is said to have been built in the 8th century to pray for the remedy of smallpox.
The shrine's hall of worship (built in 1277) is the most impressive of all. It has been designated as "Important Cultural Property" by the Metropolitan Government of Tokyo.
Hakusan Shrine is also known for its many (over 3000) hydrangea bushes. A festival is held every June, when the hydrangea flowers are in full bloom.
Shinkōji
5 Chome-36 HakusanShinkoji is a Buddhist temple founded in 969. It is a 2 minute walk from Hakusan Station.
Tokyo Dome, seating 55,000, is the home stadium of the Yomiuri Giants, a professional baseball team.
Concerts, festivals and other events are held in the stadium when there are no games. Tokyo Dome, nicknamed "Big Egg", was completed in 1988 and replaced the former Korakuen Stadium.
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Tokyo Dome
1-chōme-3-61 KōrakuTokyo Dome, seating 55,000, is the home stadium of the Yomiuri Giants, a professional baseball team.
Concerts, festivals and other events are held in the stadium when there are no games. Tokyo Dome, nicknamed "Big Egg", was completed in 1988 and replaced the former Korakuen Stadium.
Arts & Culture
Bunkyo Civic Center's central location offers impressive views of Mount Fuji behind the skyscrapers of the Shinjuku District on one side, and the Tokyo Skytree on the other.
The 25th floor houses a free observation deck. It has been described as a "colossal Pez candy dispenser" by The Japan Times
文京区役所
Bunkyo Civic Center's central location offers impressive views of Mount Fuji behind the skyscrapers of the Shinjuku District on one side, and the Tokyo Skytree on the other.
The 25th floor houses a free observation deck. It has been described as a "colossal Pez candy dispenser" by The Japan Times
Getting Around
Hakusan Station
1-chōme-33 HakusanWalk 1 minute to Hakusan Station Mita line!
Parks & Nature
Koishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens.
It was built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family
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Koishikawa Kōrakuen
1-chōme-6-6 KōrakuKoishikawa Korakuen (小石川後楽園, Koishikawa Kōrakuen) is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens.
It was built in the early Edo Period (1600-1867) at the Tokyo residence of the Mito branch of the ruling Tokugawa family
Rikugien (六義園) is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa Korakuen.
Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems.
The garden is a good example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
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Rikugi-en
6-chōme-16-3 HonkomagomeRikugien (六義園) is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa Korakuen.
Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa Shogun, Rikugien literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems.
The garden is a good example of an Edo Period strolling garden and features a large central pond surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all connected by a network of trails.
Entertainment & Activities
Tokyo Dome City is a leisure complex in central Tokyo consisting of the Tokyo Dome baseball stadium, an amusement park, the LaQua spa, a variety of shops and restaurants and Tokyo Dome Hotel.
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Tokyo Dome City station
1-chōme-1 KasugaTokyo Dome City is a leisure complex in central Tokyo consisting of the Tokyo Dome baseball stadium, an amusement park, the LaQua spa, a variety of shops and restaurants and Tokyo Dome Hotel.
Opened in 2003, LaQua is a popular relaxation oasis in the center of busy Tokyo, featuring real hot spring pools, saunas, relaxation space and various massage and beauty services.
The hot spring water is brought to the surface from a depth of more than one kilometer.
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LaQua
1-chōme-1-1 KasugaOpened in 2003, LaQua is a popular relaxation oasis in the center of busy Tokyo, featuring real hot spring pools, saunas, relaxation space and various massage and beauty services.
The hot spring water is brought to the surface from a depth of more than one kilometer.
Food Scene
Komugiko
5-chōme-35-7 HakusanKomugiko
Italian pasta =)
(株)幸楽苑 東京本社
1-chōme-26-2 Kanda SakumachōRamen!
江田珈琲店
1-chōme-6-19 HonkomagomeSimple coffee place.
Yakiniku Kōrakuen
4-chōme-33-22 Hakusan幸楽苑 Korakuen
Delicious Yakiniku (grilled meat) place.
PIZZA BAR 45
5-chōme-32-13 HakusanPIZZA BAR 45
Cozy place serving pizza, waffles, coffee and drinks.
Mammies an Sourire
A very popular apple pie in Tokyo! Delicious and home-style made.
mammies an sourire
1-chōme-2-2 NishikataMammies an Sourire
A very popular apple pie in Tokyo! Delicious and home-style made.
焼肉 牛星 白山店
5-chōme-36-5 Hakusan焼肉 牛星 白山
Gyusei
Yakiniku grilled beef place.
Sicilia-ya
1-chōme-5-5 Hakusanシチリア屋
Shichiriya (Silicia)
Authentic Sicilian (Italian) regional cuisine
Tsugumi-an
1-chōme-29-1 Nakazatoつぐみ庵 Tsugumian
Must visit! Unagi eel.
Little Mermaid
1-chōme-1-1 KasugaLittle Mermaid Bakery
Gyu-Kaku Hakusan Shop
牛角 白山店 Gyukaku
A chain of grilled beef restaurants in Japan.
Yakitori Kemuri San
5-chōme-47-5 Honkomagomeケムリ参 Kemurisan
A yakitori (grilled chicken) spot liked by Tokyo-tites.
庄や 白山店 Shouya
Izakaya tavern.
An izakaya (居酒屋) is a type of informal Japanese gastropub. They are casual places for after-work eating and drinking. Similar to Irish pubs and early American saloons.
炭火焼肉 大和 白山店
5-chōme-36-4 Hakusan庄や 白山店 Shouya
Izakaya tavern.
An izakaya (居酒屋) is a type of informal Japanese gastropub. They are casual places for after-work eating and drinking. Similar to Irish pubs and early American saloons.
あづま Azuma
Shabu Shabu (Japanese Steamboat)
Japanese food (other)
Unagi (Freshwater eel)
Medium rankings.
Azuma
1-chōme-36-7 Matsubaraあづま Azuma
Shabu Shabu (Japanese Steamboat)
Japanese food (other)
Unagi (Freshwater eel)
Medium rankings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bunkyo City
Izakaya for late night eating and drinking.
Hinata Pharmacy
4-chōme-73-13 HakusanBAR HINATA 古民家
Bampaiyasugamokitaguchiten (晩杯屋 巣鴨北口店)
Laid-back standing bar highly popular among locals.
立呑み晩杯屋 巣鴨北口店
2-chōme-4-6 SugamoBampaiyasugamokitaguchiten (晩杯屋 巣鴨北口店)
Laid-back standing bar highly popular among locals.