About Nakano
Just a stop away from Shinjuku, Nakano is a quiet neighborhood best known for Nakano Broadway, a mall lined with current and vintage shops selling anime merchandise — most notably from secondhand giant Mandarake. For those unable to find what you want at Akihabara, this is the place to be. Anime and manga lovers know Akihabara as the mecca of all things animated in Japan, but fewer know that Nakano can hold its own as well. With comics, clothes, figurines spread over three floors, there is no shortage of goods for even the most hardcore fans. Not just a place for otakus, Nakano offers a trip into vintage Tokyo as many small shops and houses dotting the streets. A stroll down the alleys provides an intimate connection with the old Tokyo — a trait shared by many smaller neighborhoods in the capital. Nakano is also a ramen haven, with more than 50 shops ranging from chains to independent ones. Get your ramen fix away from the crowd and enjoy your meal in peace. Due to its proximity to downtown Tokyo, it's easy to take an afternoon to explore Nakano, where you might find the nondescript but quirky town a better companion than its noisy neighbors.
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Where to eat in Nakano
Japanese
Gyu-Kaku Restaurant in Nakano
Megan Steckly
Yakiniku at Gyu-Kaku is a chance to sample a unique style of dining on great food, grilled at your table over charcoals
Food
Nakano American Bakery
Rey Waters
American Bakery located in Nakano, Tokyo. Real home made cakes and pies from traditional recipes.
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Food
Bar Zingaro
Sophia Warren
Markedly different from the rest of Nakano Broadway, Bar Zingaro stands out with its hip interior design and laid back vibes. Opened..
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Places to stay in Nakano
Accommodation
Fontana Tokyo City Apartments
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With rates as low as 45,000 to 55,000 yen per month, Fontana's Tokyo City Apartments make sense for both short-term travelers..
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Western
Nakano Sun Plaza Hotel
Ben Wade
Few people may realize that an 83-room hotel occupies floors 16-19 atop the distinctive, triangular Sun Plaza building, a ston..
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About Nakano
Just a stop away from Shinjuku, Nakano is a quiet neighborhood best known for Nakano Broadway, a mall lined with current and vintage shops selling anime merchandise — most notably from secondhand giant Mandarake. For those unable to find what you want at Akihabara, this is the place to be.
Anime and manga lovers know Akihabara as the mecca of all things animated in Japan, but fewer know that Nakano can hold its own as well. With comics, clothes, figurines spread over three floors, there is no shortage of goods for even the most hardcore fans.
Not just a place for otakus, Nakano offers a trip into vintage Tokyo as many small shops and houses dotting the streets. A stroll down the alleys provides an intimate connection with the old Tokyo — a trait shared by many smaller neighborhoods in the capital.
Nakano is also a ramen haven, with more than 50 shops ranging from chains to independent ones. Get your ramen fix away from the crowd and enjoy your meal in peace.
Due to its proximity to downtown Tokyo, it's easy to take an afternoon to explore Nakano, where you might find the nondescript but quirky town a better companion than its noisy neighbors.
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