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About min. s 55 쿄 15 hi 这里是东 이곳은 도 Is t ! eresting Publication Information 같다 is also int Industry Promotion Section, Regional Promotion Division, Kita City, Tokyo 것 s 을 available on the website. k 它看起来很有趣Hokutopia 11F, 1-11-1, Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo Loo Issued in March 2019 - publication registration number: 30-3-039 재미있 The information contained in this document is based on data as of November 1, 2018. This guide has been created based on the report of research and proposals concerning operations for the succession of visitors held in 2016. This guide has been created with the cooperation of the Lycée Français International de Tokyo and the JET iinngg Enncchahanntt ESAKURA -Cherry Blossoms- Kita City is a place where residents Kita City, the town of cherry blossoms, live peacefully, surrounded by the beautiful nature of its four distinct proudly presented by Tokyo; seasons. Although it is located in the giant metropolis of Tokyo, it f ind a spot for viewing cherr y blossoms soothes the soul with a relaxing flow of time and lets you feel the that is right for you. warmth of the local people. Be enchanted by some of the most The season of cherry blossoms in Tokyo lasts from beautiful cherry blossoms and au- March to April. Kita City particularly has many popular tumnal leaves in Tokyo, amazed spots for viewing cherry blossoms. There are many by traditional skills and customs, spots that have over a hundred cherry trees such as and experience daily Japanese life Asukayama Park, which has been very popular since at shopping areas and other loca- the Edo period, Shakujii-gawa River, which is lined with tions. Come and see another side cherry blossoms on both banks, and Metropolitan of Tokyo, which becomes more Ukima Park, which is known for its Japanese primroses. profound as you get to know it You can enjoy the overwhelmingly beautiful scenery during better and makes you want to the season when they are in full bloom. What separates Arakawa Riverside / Akabane Area (P06) come back again and again. those spots from other famous ones at the heart of the city is that they are relatively relaxing places where you can enjoy the scenery while being surrounded by nature. You may be able to find the perfect spot for you while taking a stroll as they can be found blooming at various parks and roads throughout the ward. Viewing cherry blossoms after the sun goes down is also a recommended activity. Their exotic beauty when lit up with devices such as paper AKABANE area Asukayama Park / Oji Area (P08) lanterns is a sight that you will never forget. OJI area TAKINOGAWA area Index Otonashi Shinsui Park / Oji Area (P08) Nanushi-no-Taki Park / Oji Area (P08) Feature Activities 01 SAKURA -Cherry Blossoms- Kita City, the town of cherry blossoms, proudly presented by Tokyo; f ind a spot for viewing cherry blossoms Sairen-ji Temple / Akabane Area (P06) that is right for you. 03 SHOTENGAI -Shopping Streets- Autumn is the best time of the year to view“October Plenty of shopping areas f illed with a ❽ kind human atmosphere! cherry blossoms”! Welcome to the living space of Tokyo. There are rare cherry blossoms that Areas bloom from October to December. They bloom on the three“October 05 Akabane Area Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Mount Asuka on a grand three-fold screen cherry blossom” trees that are planted (Shuncho Katsukawa/1781-1788), stored at the Kita City Asukayama Museum at Asukayama Park. They are different 07 Oji Area from the colorific cherry blossoms of It was roughly 300 years ago when the eighth shogun of the Edo Shogunate planted 1,270 cherry spring in that they are small rose-pink 09 Takinogawa Area trees at Mount Asuka in an effort to encourage the common people into viewing cherry blossoms. The beautiful cherry blossoms that bloom at the spacious foothills and the people flowers that can be enjoyed together Shimizuzaka Park / Akabane Area (P06) Shakujii-gawa Riverside / Takinogawa Area (P10) with autumnal leaves nearby. Back cover/Access Information who come to enjoy viewing them create a spring scene that has not changed since then. Jugatsu Zakura (Asukayama Park) / Oji Area (P08) 01 Enchanting SAKURA 02 iinngg Enncchahanntt ESHOTENGAI -Shopping Streets- Plenty of shopping areas filled with a kind human atmosphere! Welcome to the living space of Tokyo. Akabane Area / Maruken Suisan (P06) Try the famous Kita City Oden! To the people of Tokyo, Kita City is“the town to live in”. That is why so many shopping areas, which Oden is a potted dish where various ingre- sustain daily life, can be found here. Along the streets are shops that sell delicious prepared foods at dients are stewed in a soy-flavored broth. low prices as well as sundries shops that sell convenient items, and all kinds of other establishments There are many famous shops that serve this local favorite in Kita City. You can such as banks, book stores, produce markets, and coffee shops. Here, you can enjoy eating and shopping warm both your body and soul by selecting at various shops while taking in a nostalgic atmosphere. your favorite ingredients from among You can also feel a very human downtown atmosphere when interacting with the shop clerks as there are Edo vegetables (daikon radishes, burdock roots, and carrots), chikuwabu many privately-owned shops. There are also shopping areas that are representative bar districts of Tokyo, gluten tubes, deep-fried tofu pouches such as Akabane Ichibangai Shopping Street. Here, you can experience daily Japanese life by eating filled with rice cake, ground fish, and more. dinner and drinking together with people who are unwinding after a hard day’s work. Akabane Area / OK Yokocho Street (P06) Also plenty of restaurants that Japanese people go to regularly! Japanese cuisine has been added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list and is gaining popularity all around the world. Famous Japanese foods include sushi, tempura, and tea ceremony dishes. However they are not normally consumed by Japanese people on a daily basis. Some Japanese meals for the common people are yakitori, stewed dishes, sashimi, broiled fish, hot pots, and set meals that include rice, miso soup, and side ingredients. And of course there is also fast food such as beef bowls as well as casual Italian, Span- ish, Chinese, and Korean cuisine. The shopping areas of Kita City have many restaurants where you can enjoy these common meals. Please be sure to enjoy them with drinks such as sake and shochu, as there are also many establishments that serve alcohol. Oji Area / Jujo Ginza Shopping Street (P08) 03 Enchanting SHOTENGAI 04 Oji Area / Jujo Ginza Shopping Street (P08) - Kita City- Enchanting Akabane Area 6 荒川 AKABANE area 7 Arakawa Akabane Sakura-zutsumi Field 5 Tokyo Metropolitan Akabane Ukima Park 4 Cherry Blossoms 11 Shopping Streets Ukimafunado Station Shingashi-gawa River Kita-akabane Station ❹Tokyo Kita City Kanpachi-dori Ave. 3 Akabane Iwabuchi Station Fireworks Festival Akabane 赤 羽 Hachiman-jinja Shrine Some of the best fireworks in Tokyo. Held in either September or October every year near Akabanedai Park 2 The Akabane area can be reached from 1 9 the riverbed of Arakawa River in the locations such as Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, background of the Former Iwabuchi Water Akabane Ichibangai Shopping Street Akabane Suzuran-dori Shibuya, Akihabara, and Tokyo in just one Gate (Red Water Gate). Thousands of artistic Shopping Street Shimo Station train ride and can also be included as part fireworks are set off with music that is played synchronously for a spectacular presentation. Kirigaoka Akabane Park of your sightseeing tour of other areas. In Let Central Park Akabane Station 's t 10 front of JR Akabane Station are some of ry the best bar districts in Tokyo, where you 小豆沢公園 can enjoy typical Japanese meals such as Enjoy some shopping at a oden and yakitori for dinner. Another shopping district and take 8 a stroll along a riverbank. recommended activity is taking strolls at One of the representative places such as the riverbed of Arakawa bar districts of Tokyo! Akabane Inetsuke Rice Cake Nature Observatory Park River and parks filled with nature.