Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This octagonal indoor arena was originally designed as the martial arts stadium
for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. After the Beatles performed here in 1966, it became
the venue of choice for visiting and local musicians. Martial arts tournaments are
held here ocassionally, too.
(
3216-5100;
http://nipponbudokan.web.fc2.com/
;
2-3
Kitanomaru-kōen, Chiyoda-ku;
Hanzōmon line to Kudanshita, exit 2;
)
Shopping
19
Baikatei
FOOD
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See (and sample!) humble beans and rice whipped into pastel flowers at this
award-winning traditional sweets shop, in business since 1935. There are blue
door curtains out front.
( 6-15 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku;
10am-8pm;
Tōzai Line to
Kagurazaka, exit 2)
Local Life
Book Town Jimbōchō
Jimbōchō is home to more than 100 second-hand bookshops, and it's a favourite des-
tination for local bibliophiles. Worth a visit is
Ohya Shobō
( 3291-0062;
www.ohya-
shobo.com
; 1-1 Kanda-Jimbōchō, Chiyoda-ku; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat; Hanzōmon Line to Jimbōchō,
exit A7)
, a splendid, musty old bookshop that specialises in
ukiyo-e
(wood-block prints),
vintage - as in Edo-era -
manga
, and antique maps. The staff are friendly and help-
ful.
20
La Ronde D'Argile
HOMEWARES
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