Image of Explore historic Kanda and bustling Akihabara for specialty shopping, ending with delicious pudding under the railway.

Explore historic Kanda and bustling Akihabara for specialty shopping, ending with delicious pudding under the railway.

This time, it is a walk along the railway line from Kanda to Okachimachi.

The start is in Kanda.

However, JR Kanda station is a little far away, so we recommend you to start from Awaji-cho (M19), Ogawamachi (S07), or JR Ochanomizu station. You can also go from Akihabara Station, but avoid it if possible, as it is a walk in that direction.

In this part of Kanda, there are many old buildings that escaped the war. This time, let’s go to Takemura, a famous sweet shop in the area.

Since meals are not included in this route, depending on the time of day, please consider soba noodle restaurants and anko-nabe restaurants in the surrounding area as candidates.

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TAKEMURA
An old-fashioned sweet shop. There are many old buildings around here that survived the war. This Takemura is one of them. Once inside, the atmosphere changes as if you have gone back in time. It is a special place and a must-see when you want to spend time slowly. Nearby are the long-established soba noodle restaurants “Matsuya” and “Yabusoba,” and …
  • EAT
It is a three-minute walk to the next spot. Since we are here, let’s go around and take a tour of old buildings.
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MAACH ECUTE KANDA MANSEIBASHI
The former Bansebashi Station has now been transformed into a place to experience art as the art project “JAPAN ART BRIDGE”. (It used to have nice cafes, restaurants, sundries, and other stores, but most of them have been replaced!) It is a little far from the station, so you don’t pass by it often, but it is a great place …
  • FACILITY
From here, cross the bridge and you will be in Akihabara. The next spot is about 5 minutes away, but before that, explore Akihabara.
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CHABARA
The store is like having all the specialties and souvenirs from all over Japan. It is a short walk from Akihabara Station. The contents change regularly, so you can enjoy it anytime you visit. For vegans, we also recommend the vegetarian restaurant “Komaki Shokudo Kamakura Fushokuan.
  • VEGAN
  • SHOPPING
  • EAT
Once you are done shopping in Japan, walk along the railroad tracks for about 5 minutes. There are some interesting stores along the way, so take a peek.
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EGG BABY CAFE
A café specializing in egg dishes located halfway between Akihabara and Okachimachi stations. We especially recommend the pudding. Nostalgic taste. Take a break here as there are many fun things to do under the elevated railway tracks alongside.
  • EAT

This nice cafe is our goal this time. JR Okachimachi station and Naka-Okachimachi station (H17) are the nearest stations here.

This route is close in distance, so you can make many stops in Kanda and Akihabara.

If you still have time, continue along the railroad line to Ameyoko (Ameya Yokocho). Enjoy the market atmosphere and go home. Beyond that you will find JR Ueno Station.

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