Image of After enjoying the University of Tokyo campus, visit shrines and enjoy Michelin’s finest tonkatsu in Kanda.

After enjoying the University of Tokyo campus, visit shrines and enjoy Michelin’s finest tonkatsu in Kanda.

This time, we will start from the campus where the Red Gate of the University of Tokyo is located, which is usually inaccessible. The nearest station is Hongo-sanchome station.（Marunouchi Line M21、Oedo Line E08）。

People who have no connection to the University of Tokyo can enter the campus without permission as long as they are not in a group. You can enjoy the beautiful tree-lined avenues, buildings, and the atmosphere of the school cafeteria.

It is so large that you may run out of time just here, but if you go around for an hour, exit from “Tatsuokamon” or “Kasuga-mon” and you will be in the direction of “Yushima Tenjin”, the next spot you will head for.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
The public is free to enter the campus as long as they are not in large groups. You can have a very nice time walking along the beautiful streets, looking at the buildings, and eating in the cafeteria.
  • FACILITY
Tea or a light meal is recommended in the cafeteria as tonkatsu is waiting for you at the end of the tour. It is a 10-minute walk from the campus.
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YUSHIMATENJIN
God of learning. The symbolic plum tree is beautiful. This place connects to Ueno, Ochanomizu, and the University of Tokyo. Recommended as a relay point as you can eat around.
  • EAT
On the road leading straight from Yushima Tenjin toward Ochanomizu Station, there is a restaurant serving oyakodon and a cafe famous for shaved ice. A 10-minute walk will take you to Kanda Myojin.
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KANDA MYOUJIN
Otemachi and Marunouchi are in the Ujiko area, so many people in suits line up for Hatsumode. Akihabara is also close by. We recommend the amazake (sweet sake) at Amanoya, located on the approach to the shrine. This highly nutritious amazake is made with only rice and malt. The malt is made in the basement of the store.
  • FACILITY
A facility for buying souvenirs and the like has been established in the precincts of Kanda Myojin. The amazake (sweet sake) on the approach to the shrine is especially recommended. It takes about 10 minutes from here through the Ochanomizu Station area.
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GAIA OCHANOMIZU
An old organic store. It’s a small store, but a fun place to visit if you’re looking for gluten-free or vegan ingredients. 2nd floor has sundries and other items.
  • VEGAN
  • SHOPPING
After shopping at GAIA, it’s a 5 minute walk.
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KANDA PONCHIKEN
A Michelin-starred tonkatsu restaurant. You can enjoy really delicious tonkatsu in a restaurant that looks like a time travel.
  • EAT

Yushima Tenjin is the god of academics. Since there are many famous universities along this route, you will see many college students and students about to become college students. Let’s walk while cheering them on in your heart.

Around Ochanomizu Station, there are many places of interest such as musical instrument stores, Nicolai Hall, and the Yamanoue Hotel, so please walk in a circle.

The last spot, Ponchiken, offers delicious tonkatsu (pork cutlet) in a somewhat Showa-era atmosphere.

Ogawamachi Station (Toei Shinjuku Line S07), Awajicho Station (Marunouchi Line M19), and Shin-Ochanomizu Station (Chiyoda Line C12) are the closest stations to this area. There is a beautiful Starbucks near Awajicho Station, so take your time to have a cup of tea and go home.

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