Kagurazaka Stroll｜Matcha, Shrines & Alleys in Shinjuku | JAPAN TRAVEL VLOG

Discover the charm of Kagurazaka, a hidden gem just a short train ride from Shinjuku, yet it feels worlds apart from the city’s hustle. Often called “Tokyo’s Little Kyoto,” this neighborhood is full of old-world charm with narrow stone-paved alleys, traditional music performances from the Oedo Meguri 2025 festival, and quiet corners where time slows down. In this video: 🎶 Live performances of fue, shamisen & puppetry 🍣 Seafood lunch at Tsujihan 🏮 Stroll through hidden alleys (Kakurenbo, Hyogo, Honda Yokocho) 🍵 Matcha sweets at Kagurazaka Sabo 🎁 Explore Japanese crafts & ingredients ⛩ Visit Tokyo Daijingu, the shrine of love 00:00 Opening 00:59 Arriving in Kagurazaka 01:16 Tsujihan (lunch) 03:10 Wamonoya Kaya (Japanese souvenirs) 06:59 Zenkokuji Temple 07:18 Backstreet stroll 10:30 Makanai (Skincare) 11:12 Backstreet stroll 12:19 Main street, Japanese traditional culture festival 14:12 Akagi-jinja Shrine, Japanese traditional culture festival 15:11 Kagurazaka Saryo (Matcha sweets cafe) 17:19 Japanese traditional culture festival (Shamisen) 17:34 Noren Kagurazaka & Muro (Japanese crafts & fermented foods） 19:27 Tokyo Daijingu Shrine Oedo-meguri 2025/Japanese traditional culture festival https://kaguramachi.jp/outline/?lang=en Sesami Street Boys/Tsugaru Shamisen Unit https://shamisen.jp/en/home-en.html A peaceful, culture-rich side of Tokyo—still off the radar for many travelers. ♪Song by https://stocktune.com/free-music/star... ♪Song by https://stocktune.com/free-music/zen-... ♪Song by https://stocktune.com/free-music/morn... #TokyoTravel #JapanVlog #HiddenGemsTokyo #Kagurazaka #HiddenTokyo #LittleKyoto #TravelVlog #TokyoWalk #JapaneseFood #MatchaLovers #JapaneseCulture