2024-09-26

[Tokyo/Yotsuya Travel Guide] 5 Recommended Sightseeing Spots

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[Tokyo/Yotsuya Travel Guide] 5 Recommended Sightseeing Spots

Tokyo's Yotsuya is an attractive area where business, culture, and history intersect.

In this article, we'll introduce the highlights and recommended ways to spend time in Yotsuya, which is close to Shinjuku.

What is the history of Yotsuya?

Yotsuya is an area with a rich history that dates back to the Edo period.

Many historic buildings still remain in this area, which used to be lined with samurai residences.

Located near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, you can enjoy a walk rich in greenery even though you are in the center of the city.

First, let's explore the history of Yotsuya.

5 Recommended Sightseeing Spots in Yotsuya

Here are 5 recommended sightseeing spots in Yotsuya.

Please enjoy Japan's rich history, culture, and nature. Finally, I'll show you some recommended ways to spend time.

Relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city “Shinjuku Gyoen”

Shinjuku Gyoen is a large park located in Shinjuku Ward.

It features three different styles of garden: a Japanese garden with a history from the Edo period, an English landscape garden, and a French formal garden.

Seasonal flowers bloom on the large grounds, and it is especially crowded with many people during the cherry blossoms in spring and fall foliage season.

It used to be an imperial garden, but now it is open to the public, and it is a valuable place where you can fully enjoy nature even though it is in the center of Tokyo.

Address: 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

access:

JR Line: Approximately a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station

Marunouchi Line: about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku-Gyoemmae Station

Marunouchi Line: about a 10-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station

Shinjuku Line and Toei Oedo Line: about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station

Experience Japanese history at Yasukuni Shrine

Source: Official site

Yasukuni Shrine is close to Yotsuya and is a place that has been deeply touched by Japanese history.

This shrine, which was built in the Meiji period, enshrines people who died for the country and plays an important role in Japanese history.

Various festivals are held throughout the year, but spring and fall festivals are particularly popular.

Address: 3-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

access:

JR Line: about a 10-minute walk from Ichigaya Station

Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Hanzomon Line, and Toei Shinjuku Line: about a 5-minute walk from Kudanshita Station

Toei Shinjuku Line: about a 10-minute walk from Ichigaya Station

The National Theatre in Yotsuya

Source: Chiyoda City Tourism Association

The National Theatre opened in 1966 as a facility for performing traditional Japanese performing arts.

It is an important cultural facility where you can enjoy traditional Japanese performing arts such as Kabuki, Noh, and Kyogen.

It is located near Yotsuya Station in Chiyoda Ward, and is a must-see for anyone interested in Japanese culture and traditional performing arts.

Address: 4-1 Hayabusa-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

access:

About 15 minutes on foot from Yotsuya Station on the Sobu Line

*Closed from the end of October 2023 due to redevelopment work

The Imperial Palace, an oasis in the middle of the city

The “Imperial Palace” is the residence of the “emperor,” the symbol that symbolizes Japan.

The surrounding spots are major tourist spots where tourists from all over the world gather.

It is easily accessible from Yotsuya, and is a perfect spot for walking, jogging, and enjoying nature.

There are plenty of places to see, such as buildings with a history of over 400 years, flowers that have been beautifully maintained throughout the year, and nature.

Everything is free to enjoy, so feel free to drop by.

Address: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

access:

About a 10-minute walk from Nijubashimae Station on the Marunouchi Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

Sotobori Park, a famous place for cherry blossoms

Source: Chiyoda City Tourism Association

“Sotomoat Park” is a park near Yotsuya, and former Edo Castle moats (Ushigome moat, Niimizuke moat, Ichigaya moat) still remain. It is crowded with cherry blossom viewers during the spring cherry blossom season.

It is known as a park with many cherry blossoms, but you can see beautiful autumn leaves from train windows.

Address: Fujimi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

access:

5 minute walk from JR Yotsuya Station

At the spots introduced this time, you can catch a glimpse of various aspects of Tokyo.

It's a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture, history, and natural beauty all at once.

Recommended ways to spend time in Yotsuya

Start your day in Yotsuya with a leisurely walk around Shinjuku Gyoen while admiring the seasonal plants and greenery.

For lunch, enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at popular local restaurants.

In the afternoon, visit places such as Akasaka and Yasukuni Shrine, and soak up Japanese history and culture.

In the evening, let's be healed at relaxation and beauty salons around Yotsuya.

In the evening, enjoy Japanese food at local restaurants and bars, and end the day with a drink.

summary

Yotsuya is an area with many facets of appeal in Tokyo.

Various events are held throughout the year, and you can experience Japanese culture throughout the four seasons.

Events such as spring cherry blossom viewing, summer traditional Bon dance, fall foliage viewing, and winter illuminations create unforgettable memories for visitors.

By exploring Yotsuya, you can learn about the deep charms of Japan.

Here are some popular recommended salons in the Yotsuya area

Beauty experiences such as massages in Tokyo are one of the experiences you can't miss.

Let's spend time to heal our daily fatigue and refresh our mind and body.

Yotsuya/ “UREROBAS Yotsuya Store”

At this dry head spa specialty store, you can experience a dry head spa where you can be healed by all five senses.

The head spa at this salon is characterized by preparing the body from the ground up, and you can expect not only to take care of your head and eye fatigue and concerns about sleep, but also to lift your face and tone up your skin.

Please spend a blissful time on your way home from shopping or sightseeing.

Akihabara, Kanda, Awajicho/ “Esthetic & Relaxation WELLFIT” *Women Only

Esthetics & Relaxation WELLFIT — Akihabara, Kanda, Awaji Town/ “Esthetic & Relaxation WELLFIT”

This salon is within walking distance of Kanda, Awaji, and Akihabara.

“Esthetic & Relaxation WELLFIT” is a talented salon attended by professional beauticians and therapists.

This treatment can also be used for pelvic correction, small face, beautiful skin, head spa, and maternity care.

It is a powerful salon that has been published in over 50 beauty magazines and specialty magazines. Please enjoy the industry's most advanced technology.

Shinjuku/ Shinjuku Relaxation Salon “Sea the Night”

Despite being in a good location, a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station and a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, it is a salon where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and relax both mentally and physically.

Skilled therapists provide a high level of technology.

Jimbocho (Akihabara area)/“CREBIA Jimbocho Store” *Women only

crebia　jinbocho — “CREBIA Jimbocho Store”

A slimming esthetic salon that leads to effortless results! Highly skilled and experienced staff are popular.

Our experienced staff will suggest a menu tailored to each person's constitution and concerns.

Shinjuku/ “head CONCIERGE Shinjuku Store”

A head spa specialty store where a group of nationally qualified specialists lead to “ultimate sleep.”

It is a technique of pressing pressure points on the head called the deep muscle approach, which leads to ultimate sleep.

Various effects can be expected, such as “relieving insomnia,” “improving shoulder stiffness,” “recovering from eye strain,” and “anti-aging.”

Enjoy the ultimate head spa that goes beyond relaxation.

Kagurazaka/ “Private Salon inami Kagurazaka” *women only

An esthetic salon that brings out the original healthy beauty.

It is a salon specializing in body making with an emphasis on results and slimming, based on over 10,000 treatment experiences.

Slimming esthetics that make full use of the beauty slimming machine “Endamology,” which can be expected to have slimming effects, such as lymphatic flow and an approach to fat, are popular.

Shinjuku/ “repos ami” ※women only

This salon, which is within walking distance from Shinjuku, offers a menu of full body oil massages, dry head spas without water, and facial massages.

If you are suffering from disturbances in the autonomic nerves, general fatigue, body building that makes it easy to lose weight, tension, or facial distortion, be sure to try it out.