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Nakano (Japanese: 中野, Nakano) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Nakano City (中野区, Nakano-ku). [2] As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 322,731, and a population density of 20,701 persons per km 2. The total area is 15.59 km 2. [2] .
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.
- Sun Road / Sun Mall Shopping Street
- Nakano Broadway
- Manadrake Nakano
- Lotteria’s Koala Taiyaki / Koara No Machi Yaki
- Oodles of Noodles
- Nakano Fureai Road
- Daily Chiko
- Araiyakushi Baishoin
- Nakano Shiki No Mori Park / Nakano Central Park
- Juke 80’s Bar
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As you exit the main JR station in Nakano (North Exit), likely the first thing you’ll encounter is the vast entrance pillars to Sun Road Shopping Street, a huge and brightly lit shopping strip that has ‘Flash Gordon’ vibes (no really!). It entices you in with all manner of sights, sounds (and most importantly, smells). A nice way to start your Naka...
Perhaps the currently best known ‘attraction’ in Nakano, this vintage shopping plaza is an aladdin’s cave of anime and gaming shops, plus home to hundreds of everyday stores, restaurants and homewares. Based over several levels including an eclectic basement bazaar, Nakano Broadway is perhaps most famous for its Mandarake stores, which opened in th...
MandarakeTokyo is renowned worldwide as one of the best chains to buy all manner of modern and retro collectables, from manga models through to 70’s trading cards or dated Doraemon relics. Seriously, we could happily spend hours browsing in Mandarake. There are multiple Manadrakes in Tokyo (the most famous one is the multilevel Manadrake in Shibuya...
We couldn’t ‘bear’ to visit Nakano without trying this unique koala shaped snack at Nakano’ Lotteria fast food restaurant. Whilst Lotteria’s themselves are hardly novel (it is one of Japan’s and South Korea’s most popular hamburger chains), the Nakano Lotteria branch in the Sun Road Shopping Street serves up a special treat – their own take on taiy...
Locals rave about the ramen shops in Nakano, with dozens of ramen restaurants to choose from and to suit all budgets. Nakano’s noodle big hitters including Jiraigen and Tokyo Michelin Guide awarded Aoba Nakano. We opted to try Dan Dan (tantan) soupless noodles from a branch of King Ken in Nakano as they looked so colourful with the bright red chill...
Eat, drink and be merry around Fureai Road (which also translates as ‘Getting to Know Each Other’ in Japanese). From the merriment of maid cafes to copious beers in the numerous izakayas here, this is Nakano’s top nightspot and nocturnal playground. A myriad of bars and restaurants, Nakano’s Fureai Road is also one of Tokyo’s most photogenic street...
N-icely does it – Nakano’s most famous ice-cream shop Daily Chiko produces HUGE ice-creams. We are talking colossal cones with soft serve that is bigger than your head; just remember to eat it quickly in the summer months. With some ice-creams over 20 cm in height and almost ten layers of luscious dessert, you may recognise Daily Chiko’s offerings ...
A little distance away from the main shopping streets (around a 15 minute walk) of Nakano brings you to Araiyakushi Baishoin, a beautiful Buddhist temple that originally dates back to the 16th century (although most of the site today is much more modern). Renowned for its special festivals and sakura showing in the spring, Araiyakushi Baishoin is t...
Whilst not the most beautiful of parks or worth a special visit, Nakano Shiki no Mori Park is one of Nakano’s nicer green areas and a perfect spot to eat your street-food or have a park picnic. If you fancy a coffee or snack but haven’t bought anything with you, you’ll also find a pleasant eatery here called J. S. Pancake Cafe. You might like – Tok...
Finally, we love a bit of 80’s music and with the whole Nakano vintage / retro feel, it seems fitting to round off your day trip to Nakano with a stop at legendary late night bar, Juke 80’s Bar. One of the best underground bars in Nakano and with no cover fee, you can request and listen to your favourite 80’s hits All Night Long (All Night) – see w...
Nakano is a vibrant district near Shibuya and Shinjuku, with vintage shopping, anime collectibles, retro gaming and delicious street food. Discover the best things to do in Nakano, from Nakano Broadway to Daily Chiko ice-cream, and enjoy the nightscape of Fureai Road.
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21 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakano. Just one train stop from Shinjuku, this chilled neighbourhood is famous for anime stores, cosy cafés and casual restaurants ...
Nakano Broadway (中野ブロードウェイ) is a shopping complex in Tokyo famous for its many stores selling anime items and idol goods, inlcuding more than a dozen small Mandarake stores, which specialize in manga and anime-related collectibles.
May 9, 2019 · Nakano is a charming neighborhood with a rich history and culture, especially for anime, manga and video game fans. Explore Nakano Broadway, the park of philosophy, temples, onsen, and over 50 ramen restaurants in this guide.
Aug 3, 2017 · Literally one stop west of Shinjuku on the Chuo Rapid train is Nakano, a low-rise neighborhood of meandering pedestrian streets, independent ramen shops, a bustling covered shopping arcade, and...
