Walking tour in Jiyugaoka Japan
Filmed on 16 March 2021
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目黒区自由が丘、昔住んでいたことがあります。
規模はそんなに大きくないですが、生活感と買い物やカフェが点在する
おしゃれな感じが混在した、ミニマルで不思議な進化を遂げた街に思います。
The Jiyugaoka district will satisfy the curious, for a surprising walk, away from the large avenues dotted with signs from Shinjuku or Shibuya neighborhoods. Jiyugaoka means “hill of freedom”, and the neighborhood began to develop in the ’20s. While much of it was demolished during the Second World War, everything was rebuilt into a modern pedestrian precinct, creating a cozy, relaxed atmosphere, well worth a Sunday afternoon visit.
The area is just a few stops from Shibuya Station, less than a 10-minute train ride away, making it easily accessible for a quick visit. It’s a small residential area, pretty upscale, which has recently become very popular with Tokyo residents. Its small streets with unique charm offer a European atmosphere, quite a novelty for Japan! The streets are dotted with small cafes, tea rooms, and bakeries of all kinds, as well as much independent fashion and interior design-related boutiques and galleries.
This little-known district is quite unique within the capital. Visitors can even discover some European architecture, particularly in the Parisian and Venetian styles, while enjoying the quietly Japanese atmosphere.
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