I love the selection all around this area. Notions are in separate shops, so you have to hop to different buildings to make sure you get everything you need. Also, there aren’t many garment patterns available (just basics like yukata, kids’ shirts, etc.), so you might have to go elsewhere if you want to make a more elaborate garments.

Best shopping for my family who loves art and craft. So much fabric and materials to purchase especially at Toamato. Pls give yourself up to 3hrs at least to shop around if you are looking at purchasing to stock up. Fabrics can be as affordable as 1m for ¥100. Good advice is to pull a small luggage along with you. Save the trouble of having to carry so many bags.

If you like sewing you have to go to Nippori!! I spent five hours going from shop to shop (didn't even sit down for lunch). So much stuff, reccomend the five store Tomato shop 🍅

A famous street to get a look of Japanese fabric, buttons or all items relate. Just a few minutes walk from nippori station but don't expect it cheap.

This is a wonderful place for buying fabrics, yarns, leather and other small things for hand craft! The selection is wide and the patterns are very special. In terms of price it’s affordable - it goes from at low as 100 yen per meter to 1500 yen per meter of fabric.

Lots of choices in fabrics, leather & other sewing / dressmaking materials. Prices and designs varies on shops & franchises. Saw lots of foreigners came here, good sign that the location is worth visiting.

Tomato store was 4 storey! Many fabrices to chose frm! Reasonable price! Great place for fabric!

Lots to see, lots to shop, not enough luggage to take it all home

This place is amazing 😩 and all store owners are kind, you can find literally ANYTHING you're looking for. Each store had a physical map for the fabric in both Japanese and english, the pamphlets also included what each store has to offer. Regret not buying more fabrics. Until next time 😍❤️

As the place suggest, this is the road where the entire street is full of shops that deal with fabrics and handicraft. This is for those in tailoring or fashion to come and get the required materials for whatever they wish to do.

Had such a wonderful day moving down the street from shop to shop. The staff were all lovely. The selection and prices incredible. I wish I had longer as I hadn't realised some of the shops close at 5-5:30pm so I missed out of doubling back to grab a fabric. So much choice but it didn't feel overwhelming like some others stores and areas can. People who sew tend to be a quieter more organised crowd.

Nippori Fiber Street is the valley of fiber stores and used clothes shops. The atmosphere is nostalgic!

I visit this fabulous fabric town whenever I visit Tokyo! It is the best place to get bargained cloths and accessories, lots of good quality and made in Japan items can be found. The shops are friendly to tourists as well! Some shops accept credit cards and IC cards for payments now, yet still recommend to bring some cash for small shops~

For a fashion designer, or anyone who sews, this street is heaven on earth! Gorgeous fabrics and very low prices. I’ve been twice and I just dream about it when I’m not there. You can get cashmere coatings for $20 a meter! I love Japanese fabrics and they have a great assortment at fabulous prices. This should not be missed by anyone who’s looking for sewing hardware or inexpensive leather and crafts supplies.

Nippori fabric town has a soft of slower, calmer vibe to it where people browse the stores for fabric and craft supplies or anything else that catches their fancy. If you love fabric, especially Japanese patterned and made fabrics, the place is perfect and you can spend hours shopping. However, decision fatigue is REAL in a place like this when the entire TOWN is dedicated to the business of fabric. You can get tired pretty easily and a trip here is not meant for anyone who doesn't like fabric or crafts. Still, it was a very fun and unique experience for me to go here and I found beautiful fabric to bring home.

A fantastic park for families, little kids, or adults to walk or jog in. Swings and slides for the little ones, sculptured trees and insect park, also. Swans, turtles, carp fish, and large ponds. About three minutes walk from Machiya station, or a couple of minutes from the tram line station nearby. Free entry from around 6 am to 9 pm most days, I believe.

Had a nice morning walk here. It is easily accessible via Tokyo Sakura Tram.

Good park to chill and water play for kids. Water play is free to join and play area surrounding as well.

I found this place while staying in the Arakawa section of Tokyo. I been to all the other more famous wards and sights that Tokyo had to offer. When I travel though, I also like to check out the more local flavor. Whether its interesting or even if its just boring. Well, I walked around Arakawa and found this cute park and it was a very pleasant surprise. I just happened to walk right into without knowing where it was or that it was even in the area. I had no clue what I would find and this was beautiful. A very lovely park in Arakawa and I certainly would recommend it if you're in or planning to stay in the area. Would I say go out your way to see this park if you're visiting Tokyo? No, I wouldn't. Especially if you're pressed for time. If you're in Tokyo for an extended period or better yet; if you're living in the Arakawa or Taito ward, it won't hurt to check it out if you're in the area.

Nice place for a evening walk. Children friendly. Can be easily access from Tokyo Sakura Tram.

Went here for tennis. Big Park with lots of baseball, tennis, runners etc,. Got shower facilities

Nice place with 6 omni clay tennis courts. Lots of people seems to make use of the courts. The changing rooms ans shower are run down.

It's a spot famous for being cast in many movies and animation. Nice spot to stop for a moment and take in the city life. I like this area, so many different shops and local artisans. Open and closing hours/days vary a lot, so don't get sad if you miss a place or other, it's okay.

A street full of lots of unique little stores. There is a French and Cat vibe going on. Lots of food and home style stores. Definitely worth a wander if you like a break from the big downtown stores.

Was there around 11am on a weekday. Most shop were not open yet. Maybe we are too early.

An old vibe stairs and some little shops that sell anything modern. I love the food! Went there with little expectations and end up buying dorayaki mont blanc at Shiawase Dorayaki / Dorayaki Happiness. 😆😆😆😆 The one with fresh cream was soooo good.

Interesting little block of shops that we checked out when the Yamanote line went down. The tea shop is pretty neat if you're into that sort of thing. There's a bunch of street food items available at a reasonable price too. Not worth going out of your way for but worth checking out if you're in the area.

Nice shopping area but did not see a single (real) cat. 🤨

I've been here at 07.30 but there are not people selling their food/stuff here. maybe too early morning, poor me

Go if you want to see a quaint downhill street , it was ok with lots of little shops. But in comparison, if you have time to explore Narita , it's not as touristy as Yanaka ginza. It's good for a day/half-day trip from Tokyo.

A few shop is quite interesting, a good coffee shop is here. Good for an evening stroll, to watch the sunset at the stairs

Touristic but typical and authentic shopping street, perfect place to start a walk until Ueno parc and Asakusa roku!

Very nice area🥰

The stairs are famous because of the movie which was named "your name". When there were many people walking on the stairs, you never think of the famous stairs in that movie...

Love this place. A beautiful parks near rivers with playgrounds for kids. The view on a nice weather is superb. There’s also rental barbecue place open in summertime. A lot of runners also loving this place for a run. Highly recommended for a visit.

Very crowded during the fireworks festival. There were policemen controlling the crowd. Japanese are very orderly, not much commotions despite being overly crowded.

"Oh-kanzakura" were early bloomers, and they had been in full bloom in the park. The trees grew along the river and formed a flower tunnel. Magnificent. There were a lot of tourists and locals who came to visit even on weekdays. I was lucky to take a few snapshots and enjoyed a walk under the blossoms.

Love the park. A very nice place to chill and relax.

Overwhelmingly beautiful park. Just go there with a book to read and relax in a pleasant atmosphere for hours by the riverside.

Beautiful park by the water. Was there on July 29th for the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival.

Very nice and huge park, we went here to watch the Sumida fireworks festival, and you saw them really good and comfortably from this park, it wasn’t too crowded and we brought a blanket and just sat on a hill.

Fantastic park! Plenty of space, large climbing structure, beautiful trees and clean toilets. Ideal age for kids to play is 4 years + but there is a small kids section too. I brought a 2, 4 and 7 year old and all had a fun time. Plenty of bike parking too. Some areas are closed for safety sake or repair? Not sure.

The park is quite lovely and big. Although we came here on a rainy day, it’s still an ideal place to go for a walk, especially when the sky is clear and not too sunny. But unlike other reviewers’ photos that shows lots of cherry blossoms, I didn’t see any. I don’t know if they’ve already fallen down or they haven’t bloomed yet. So if you want to see the park full of flowers, it’s best to wait until the weekend.

A peaceful little park which gives many families the opportunity to have some quality time together. Off the main tracks is a good place to relax.

20 March 2023 Had a very nice time there today. Sakura are unexpectedly mostly in full bloom and took a lot of nice pictures. Like it very much by the river

One of the places to enjoy sakura. The combination of the pink sakura, green grass, blue sky, and the river are just beyond beautiful.

Cherry Blossom update as of 31 March 2024: have a row of full bloom cherry blossoms lined up right outside Minami-senju station. Less than 5 people were there taking photos, so it is a nice photo spot! Be mindful as it is near cycling area, so quite a number of bicycles will cycle past.

i visited here last week. although the forecast said the sakura blooming season in tokyo is around 23rd march, when we went, it wasn't fully blooming yet. only a few trees were blooming, so there were a lot of people crowding around them, making it difficult to take pictures properly. however, since it's located beside the sumidagawa river, the atmosphere was really nice for walks. many families were taking their dogs 🐕 for walks, and it's quite close to the asakusa and ueno areas too.

Visited 3.16.2024. It was really nice to catch cherry blossom when flowers in most places were not blooming yet. Easy stroll by the river and we spent a couple of hours exploring the area. Convenient with a short ten mins walk from the train station Minami-Senju Station. There are supermarket and shopping mall nearby. You can walk towards Skytree along Sumida River; we took Tsukuba Express to Asakusa.

Captured on 30.03.2024. Very nice park. Not far from Minami Senju Station. You may walk about 5km that will direct you towards Asakusa.

If you are coming to Tokyo for cherry blossom, you can choose to visit Shioiri Park instead of those “main” cherry blossom location due to the delay of this year. There is a lot of Sakura trees along the river side. *photo taken: 31 March 2024

Beautiful place for sakura seeing and alot of pink sakura there still some will bloom but there were enough of sakura for taking photo and also not soo crowded you can find a place to sit and to take photo also the river next is beautiful view If you have children there is playground nearby

(Translated by Google) Although it is a small temple, it is a place that tells the history of this area. It is a temple with a long history that was built in 1655, and a prostitute who died when Yoshiwara Yukaku was damaged by the great earthquake of Ansei (1855) was thrown into this temple. The prostitute who broke the rules of Yoshiwara was stripped naked, wrapped in straw mats (coarsely knitted straw mats * rather), and thrown into the temple. At the present Jokanji Temple, there is a memorial tower for the thrown prostitutes. There is another sunflower Jizoson. This is related to the neighboring Doya town, Sanya. The situation may have changed now, but most of the workers in Sanya are no more than themselves, and most of them do not receive their remains after death. Therefore, Himawari Jizoson was erected to give the workers of Sanya the peace of mind of the world after death. Kafu Nagai has visited many times during his lifetime, with his poetry monument and brush mound, and Kafu's memorial service will be held on April 30th, the anniversary of his death. "Born in a difficult world, die in Jokanji" (Hanamata Hansui) (Original) 小さなお寺だが、この地の歴史を物語る場所である。 1655年に創建された古い歴史がある寺で、安政の大地震(1855年)で吉原遊廓が被災したときに死亡した遊女がこの寺に投げ込まれた。吉原の掟を破った遊女は素裸にされて荒菰(粗く編んだ蓆※むしろ)に包まれて、寺に投げ込まれた。 現在の浄閑寺には投げ込まれた遊女たちへの慰霊塔がある。 もう一つ、ひまわり地蔵尊がある。これは近隣のドヤ街・山谷が関係している。現在は状況が変わっている可能性があるが、山谷の労働者の多くは身よりもなく、死後、遺骨を受け取ってくれる人もいないのが大半。そのため、ひまわり地蔵尊が山谷の労働者が死後の世界の安心を得られるために建立された。 永井荷風が生前に何度も訪れており、彼の詩碑と筆塚があり、彼の命日の4月30日には荷風忌が開催される。 「生まれては苦界 死しては浄閑寺」(花又花酔)

(Translated by Google) In the senryu of Hanamata Hanasui, there is a poem about Jokanji that says, ``Being born is a world of suffering, dying is Jokanji.'' It seems that it was once called ``Nagekomiji''. In addition to the Shin-Yoshiwara Soreito Pagoda, there are many famous historical sites such as the grave of the tragic courtesan ``Wakamurasaki'' and the Neck Washing Well, and if they are open to the public, you can freely visit them. However, perhaps because of the location, the graveyard is not as spacious as expected, and the tombstones are quite densely packed together and the passageway is narrow, so please be careful not to get in the way of the family members. (Original) 花又花酔の川柳に、「生れては苦界　死しては浄閑寺」と詠まれた浄閑寺。かつては『投込寺』とも呼ばれていたらしい。 新吉原総霊塔の他、悲劇の花魁「若紫」の墓や首洗い井戸など、有名な史跡が多く存在し、開放されていれば、自由にお参りもさせていただけるのが有り難い。 しかし場所柄か、墓所は思いの外に広くなく、墓石がかなり密集し通路も狭いので、檀家の方がいらっしゃるときには邪魔にならないよう、十二分に留意すべし。

(Translated by Google) Jokan-ji Temple was called Nageme-ji Temple. It has deep ties to Yoshiwara and has historical sites such as the Shin-Yoshiwara Soreito Pagoda. This time, due to time constraints, we could only join hands in prayer in front of the main hall. (Original) 投込寺といわれた浄閑寺。吉原と関係が深く新吉原総霊塔などの史跡がある。今回は時間の関係で本堂前にて合掌のみ。

(Translated by Google) ``Yoshiwara prostitutes who died of illness or committed suicide did not read sutras and had no graves, but they were sent to this temple with 200 yen of money and thrown into a hole called Sobaka... ” There was a scene in the movie ``Nemekyo Shiro Kashou'' starring Raizo Ichikawa in which the poster girl of a night naki soba shop says this. In the story, which was not in Ren Shiba's original work, Kyoshiro lived in the vault of Jokanji, and it seems that it was officially approved by Ren Shiba. Nowadays, the place where the souvenir used to be is padlocked and no one can go inside, but photographer Araki's geta shop in his parents' house was right in front of Jokanji, so the temple precincts and the somb are also Araki. Apparently it was a place for alumni to play. According to Jokanji's website, when many prostitutes from Shin-Yoshiwara died in the temple during the Great Ansei Earthquake in 1855, they were thrown into this temple and buried. This is said to be the reason why it came to be called "Temple". (Original) 「吉原の遊女の病死した者、心中した者は、お経も読まずお墓もなくて、ただ、お金二百文添えてこの寺に送って惣墓 (そうばか) という穴の中に投げ込む…」 市川雷蔵主演の「眠狂四郎 勝負」の中に夜鳴きそば屋の看板娘がこう話す場面があった。柴錬の原作にはなかったストーリーの中で、狂四郎はこの浄閑寺の庫裡 (くり) が住処になっていたが、それは柴錬の公認だったようだ。 今は惣墓があった場所には南京錠が掛けられ中には入れないが、写真家のアラーキーは実家の下駄屋が浄閑寺の目の前だったので、寺の境内や惣墓もアラーキーと同窓生たちの遊び場所だったらしい。 浄閑寺のＨＰによると、安政２年 (1855年) に起きた安政の大地震で大勢の新吉原の遊女が廓の中で死んだ時、この寺に投げ込まれ葬られたことがそもそも“投げ込み寺”と呼ばれるようになった由縁だという。

(Translated by Google) This temple tells the history of Yoshiwara and Sanya. (Original) 吉原と山谷の歩んだ歴史を伝えるお寺です。

(Translated by Google) 2021.5/3 “Wakamurasaki-san” known as a courtesan I saw an introduction on YouTube that there was a graveyard for him, so I went to visit it and would like to report it. ●She rose to the highest rank of courtesan at a young age and was a wonderful person both in appearance and as a person. Fall in love... and be married to the person you love. I couldn't ignore something so obvious😞 A tragic incident in which he passed away at the young age of 22 (also featured on YouTube. Please take a look) I really feel sorry for you 😢 ●On the left side of the main entrance of Jokanji Temple● Sayoginu prostitute's memorial Jizo I also gave incense to Sayo, who was suspected of arson in a red light district and was unreasonably burned at the stake and passed away. Sayoe-san's grudges and legends really remain. ●Also, the graves of young women working in Yoshiwara and others who died in the earthquake. "Shin Yoshiwara Soreito" is also located at the back of the shrine grounds. I gave you some incense 😖 ●Introduction to the temple● It was a very nice and beautiful temple that was well maintained from cleaning to cleaning. The people at the reception and office were very friendly and gave detailed explanations and stories. I think they are wonderful people 😌 There are also about 7 parking spaces (free). When it's crowded, there are many paid parking lots nearby, so please use them (the average price is 200 yen for 30 minutes, and 1300 yen for a full parking lot). ●Immediately after entering the main entrance, there is a magnificent tree on the left.I felt so powerful that I couldn't help but touch it and take a photo✨ Incense sticks are sold at the reception outside. 200 yen for 2 bundles ⚠️Goshuin can be obtained at the indoor office. 300 yen Booklet Jokanji and Kafu Nagai 300 yen *The temple was rebuilt several decades ago due to a suspicious fire incident. *I heard from the chief priest that the poet Kafu Nagai often visited this temple during his lifetime to cleanse his soul.I learned for the first time that this temple had a connection with Kafu Nagai😌 There is also a memorial shrine in the back of the precincts containing Kafu Nagai's lyrics and brushes. What were the tens of thousands of people from all over the country thinking when they visited Jokanji? I've been thinking about such things 😌 I want to believe that Wakamurasaki was definitely united with the person she loved in heaven 😣 I believe that we, who live in the modern world, should pass this on to future generations and not allow it to fade. Also, now we can easily buy and eat what we like, and we rarely have to worry about food, clothing, or shelter. free life. Strong women who were born in unreasonable times and lived desperately. I wanted to live today to the fullest and cherish the present without forgetting the lessons and historical background left by my predecessors! ★I took photos of the current state of Jokanji Temple, the state of the grave, etc. Please take a look if you like for reference 😌 (Original) 2021.5/3 花魁で知られる『若紫さん』 の墓所があるとYouTubeで紹介が有ったのでお参りしてきましたので報告します ●若くして花魁の最高位に立ち容姿も人間的にもとても素晴らしい方だった。 恋をし…好きな方と結ばれる。 そんな当たり前の事が無しえなかった😞 22歳という若さでこの世を去った悲劇的な事件(YouTubeにも紹介されています。ご覧ください) 本当に可哀想でなりません😢 ●浄閑寺正面入口左手にある● 小夜衣さん(さよぎぬ)遊女の供養地蔵 遊郭に放火の疑いを掛けられ、理不尽にも火炙りをされてこの世を去った小夜衣さんにもお線香をあげました 小夜衣さんの怨念や言い伝えは本当に残っています ●また、大地震で亡くなられた吉原で働く若い女性達や関係者の墓所 『新吉原総霊塔』も境内の裏手に有り お線香をあげてきました😖 ●お寺の紹介● 掃除から管理が行き届いていてとても立派で綺麗なお寺でした😌 受付、事務所の方々はとても愛想が良く丁寧な説明やお話をしてくださりました 素晴らしい方々だと思います😌 駐車場も7台程有りました(無料) 混雑時は近隣の有料駐車場も沢山あるので利用して下さい(相場は30分 200円 打ちきりは1300円程) ●正面入口を入り直ぐ左に立派な木が立っています凄くパワーん感じたので思わず触って、写真を撮りました✨ 外の受付にはお線香を売っています 2束で200円 ⚠️御朱印は室内事務所にて頂けます 300円 冊子　浄閑寺と永井荷風 300円 ※数十年前に不審火騒ぎがありお寺を建て替えたそうです ※詩人　永井荷風さんも生前はふらっとよく来ては心を洗われていたと住職さんから聞きました永井荷風さんと縁があるお寺だったと始めて知りました😌 境内裏手に永井荷風さんの詞や筆などを納めた記念婢も有ります この浄閑寺(じょうかんじ)に全国から何万人の方がどんな思いでお参りしたのかな？　そんな事を考えたりして回りました😌 若紫さんは天国で好きだった方ときっと結ばれたと信じたい😣 現代に生きる私たちが後世に語り継ぎ、風化させてはいけないと思いました また、現在は簡単に好きなものが買え、好きなものを食べれて衣食住に困る事も殆ど有りません。自由な生活。 理不尽な時代に産まれ必死に生きたたくましい女性達 先人の方々が残した教訓や時代背景を忘れる事無く今日を今を大切に一所懸命に生きたいと思いました！ ★現在の浄閑寺の様子、お墓の様子等を写真で撮ったので参考迄に良かったら見て下さい😌

(Translated by Google) I visited Wakamurasaki's grave and Shin-Yoshiwara Soreito Pagoda. As it was my first time visiting, I was wandering around without knowing the exact location of the grave, when a janitor wearing a broom immediately called out to me and gave me a detailed map of the site and explained it to me. . Thank you very much for your kind response. The person was quick to help with purchasing incense sticks and even lit the incense sticks. Two bundles of incense sticks cost 200 yen. At the end, I received a stamp and went home. Goshuin is 300 yen. The large courtesan seal is truly beautiful. (Original) 若紫さんのお墓参り、新吉原総霊塔のお参りをしてきました。初めて訪れたのでお墓の詳しい場所が分からずウロウロしていると、ホウキをはいていた用務員の方がすかさず声を掛けてきてくれて、場内の詳しい案内図を渡して説明して頂きました。 親切な対応に大変助かりました。 線香の購入などもその方が素早く対応、線香に火まで着けて頂きました。 線香二束で200円です。 最後に御朱印を頂いて帰りました。 御朱印は300円です。 大きな花魁の印が実に美しいです。

(Translated by Google) This temple has the grave of Wakamurasaki, who was said to be an unparalleled beauty in the Yoshiwara red light district. This temple is dedicated to the women of the Yoshiwara red-light district and the workers of Sanya. The Goshuin stamp is very nice. (Original) 吉原遊廓で絶世の美女と言われた若紫さんのお墓があるお寺です。 吉原遊廓の女性達と山谷の労働者方々を弔うお寺です。 御朱印がとても素敵です。

A quit and beautiful transitional Japanese grilled eel restaurant. Usually people need to be there wait online before the restaurant open otherwise you won’t be get in. Food was delicious. Service was great( take time to cook ) we will definitely go back sometime.

Super good unagi in the outskirts of Tokyo. The thing with the unagi at this place is the meat is so soft, it's unlike your regular unagi restaurants around Tokyo. I can explain how perfectly cooked the eel is. There's likely a wait, I waited for an hour. They only have about 15 or 20 seats inside. In October 2018, they redid the seating so you don't sit on the floor any more. Note that they also close very early, last order is at 7, you probably don't want to come for dinner.

Great place for eel in a more traditional setting. We arrived at 10:30 and was already part of the second service. I don’t think they do a third service so if you plan on eating here for lunch make sure you arrive early. We were seated around 12:30 and the food came around 40 minutes later. It was the best and softest eel I’ve ever had, would recommend.

The staff knows English. The staff is very nice, service is amazing Their only entree is Unagi. It's amazing, 10/10 taste. It's so tender, soft, and buttery. We lined up at 9:54, were the first ones there. By 10:30 there were about 20 people in line. They open up at 11:30. They fit about 10 tables, 2 people each, so 20 people total for the first batch.

Just perfect without description. Eel was tenderly cooked with the fat beautifully flowing down and have the rice covered. Even we were waiting outside for almost 2.5 hrs, I would say the patience i paid was more worthy than expected.

It's a must go place. Worth for the line up n price. The taste of the food is super delicious. The soy sauce is definitely top grade. Eel liver soup is a must have.

Very soft and flavorful. The most delectable unagi that really is worth the long queue.

I've only ever had unagi in the US and nowhere else in Japan so take this review with a grain of salt. I came here based on a mark weins video and decided to spend about half my day traveling , queuing and eating lunch. Based on the reviews, I arrived at around 9:30 on Wednesday and was super early. Easily the first person in line. Seating is limited to the first 15 people or so, and around 10:30 more people started showing up. They do not take reservations or large parties. If you have a large group like five or six people I recommend you get here at 9-930 am so you are all together, otherwise you may have to wait until afternoon service . They have a pretty methodical way of ordering and queing. It's first come first serve and around 10 to 1030 an employee comes out and takes your name and place in line. She comes out periodically every fifteen minutes or so and does this to get the names of others in queue as well. You are grouped by party members. There were some people who were part of a group that came in late but they were able to get in to the first service even though they weren't queuing up. That's kind of unfair to me. The whole party should be present in the queue to make it fair to everyone, especially if they are waiting for two hours or more. Closer to opening they come out and ask you what kind of eel you would like. There's three or four choices I believe and I went with the classic grilled eel in their sauce. When the doors open you walk inside and take off your shoes and are handed a little flag that lets you keep track of your shoes. You enter in the order you queue and they have tables now instead of floor cushions. They then serve you tea. I took this chance to go to the bathroom because after waiting in line for two hours I needed it. It was a really nice and clean and modern bathroom. They have wooden sandals that you wear when entering the restrooms. You only get one chance to order food and once your order is in it can't be altered. My friend wanted to order yakitori after we finished our meal but we were not allowed too. We could keep ordering drinks but once the food ticket is in thats that. Kind of a bummer to be honest since we wanted to try more food. In retrospect, I honestly thought it was just above average and probably not worth the wait, especially with how the ordering and queing is. Again, I've only had eel once in Japan and my prior experience is based on unagi don dishes in sushi places in the US , so I'm not familiar with the different types of eel or unagi dishes that actually exist in Japan. The service was decent and if you can overlook the way they do things in regards to ordering and queing, then you'll enjoy this place. The service was decent and if you can overlook the way they do things in regards to ordering and queing, then you'll enjoy this place.

Well deserving of their Michelin ⭐️, this place excels in their food and service. They’re known for eel, which is the only entree on the menu. A few other side dishes are available to choose from, with the egg omelette and the chicken skewers being my favorite. A liver soup was recommended by the waitress, but it was really hot outside and I couldn’t handle hot soup. We arrived a few minutes before 10AM on a Saturday morning, and were the 7th in line. At 10AM, one of their staff came out and took down our party size and name, and then she let us inside the courtyard and took our order. It was 90+ that day, and the heat was unbearable, but luckily they have shaded seatings where we waited until they opened. Around 10:32AM, they placed a sign outside the front stating they were done accepting guests. I counted around 30ish people. The door opened at 11:30AM, and they let in a round of 15 people. The second round started about an hour later, or however quickly the food was served and the guests would eat. I suggest coming at 10AM and seating during the first round. The people who came 10 minutes after we did had to wait for the second round. The drinks and appetizers arrived shortly after seating. A short moment later, the omelette and skewers were served, and they were delicious. The eel with rice was the best I’ve ever eaten. If not for the bones, it wouldn’t even need chewing. I highly recommend the eel here, it was so good. The staff were friendly, and they spoke a little English, enough for us to order the menu and ask for directions to the restroom. Important points to note, this place is cash only. You’ll have to remove your shoes upon entering, so leave your holey socks at home.

What an experience Unagi Obana was. We Went an hour before opening time and there was already a small line. Luckily we made it through the first service. Speaking of service, it was top notch, the wait staff took our orders while we were in line and had our entree on our tables pretty quickly. The food, absolutely delicious eel. Never had any eel like this. It was butter in your mouth, not overly powerful on the teriyaki sauce which really brought out the full flavour of the Unagi. The combination of the rice was just a match made in heaven. You do have to pay a lot more for this experience but it is definitely worth it. Food 10 Service 10 Serving size 10 (just enough not to be too full) Ambiance 10 Value 9 49/50

Great Unagi Don, probably one of the best I've had. The unagi is extremely rich, fatty and creamy. Seasoning is good too, though I'd say a little weak for those with stronger pallette. What also sets this place apart is the level of service, the staff are just so nice and welcoming and the place will make you feel like home. You do have to pay a premium to eat here though. Can be around 10,000yen per person for an Unagi don. Overall 8.5/10, would return

This establishment is lauded as the premier destination for eel cuisine in Tokyo. A noteworthy aspect of this restaurant is its no-reservation policy, necessitating patrons to arrive over an hour before the doors open to secure a spot. Despite the early arrival, expect to join a lengthy queue, a testament to the restaurant's popularity and the high demand for its offerings. The wait, however, is part of the experience and, in my opinion, well worth the anticipation. One of the restaurant's distinguishing features is its commitment to freshness and quality. Meals are not prepared in advance; the cooking process commences only after you've placed your order. This approach ensures that every dish is served at the pinnacle of its flavor and texture, particularly notable in their signature dish, Una-jyu—a delectable serving of marinated eel laid atop a bed of perfectly cooked rice. Be prepared for a wait of over 30 minutes for this dish, as it is prepared with meticulous care to ensure the highest quality dining experience.

We arrived at Unagi Obana on a Saturday morning just before 11:00am and there was already a line of about 40 people. My wife and I were the literal last ones for the opening service as a lady put out a sign after we got there saying that they were sold out for their first service. Once the doors opened at 11:30am, the restaurant fit about half the line (20-30 people). Warning to those that don't make the first batch, there is a LOOONG wait until your turn. We did not see a party leave the restaurant until 12:30PM, which was strange because they take your orders beforehand and they specialize in eel. Surprised it took so long to cook everyone's orders, but I've never grilled eel before, so what do I know! We finally got in at about 1:15PM (reminder that we were the last ones in line) and got our food around 1:45PM. For me personally, I thought the eel was just okay; it was fine. I did not think it was better or worse than other eels that I have had in the past. For full transparency, I would not consider myself an "eel guy". I don't mind it, but would not go out of my way to eat it. I went because my wife wanted to try it, and she said she really enjoyed it. She likes eel more than I do. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. Overall, our total experience was 3 hours (not including travel time). For me, I would say you could probably find the same quality eel at a restaurant with way less of a wait. 3 hours is a lot of time to commit, especially if you have limited time on vacation.

Extremely photogenic garish interior, decent food (chicken kashmir curry was sweet and strange, though), and bad service. Was basically chased out of the place by the manager who ordered my partner and I to finish up in 5 minutes when I was still halfway through my chai because there were two groups waiting. And half of the staff weren’t wearing their masks properly even when talking to guests. Hoping madly that I didn’t catch covid here. Won’t be coming back again; once is enough.

Very poor service same as other people review. Depends on how they are busy, very change. Depends on people, service is very different. I am so upset about thier service. You can feel Indian atmosphere there and food is not bad. It’s just service is poor so it’s not worth to spend your money in this restaurant. I won’t back

I really love this place! The decor is really impressive. The food was excellent and the portion sizes were just right. The owner is a friendly guy and gave us information on the food that we ordered, he also treated us to some free tea after our meal. Would definitely come back here again. Our bill came to ¥6,180.

The service was good! The owner is very hospitable and introduced us what to get! And the food was delicious! Definitely recommend cheese nann!❤️ The banana lassi was AMAZING! The best I’ve tried in Tokyo!!! Minus 1 star is because the staff were not wearing masks properly lol

Japan has over 6000 Indian Nepali restaurants..This is a unique restaurant with contemporary ambience and the most authentic recipes..Every part every corner of the restaurant is uniquely different...The synchronisation in the diversity is mind blowing... The food the ambience the customer care is spot on!!! Highly recommended !!!!

I had a GREAT time at this resturant The host there was very welcoming and really knew how to sell their food. I had a taste of the Chicken kashmir and the mango lassi which was more than enough for me(perfect portion of food tho) . They were were both very good and is a 10 out of 10 would recommend! (my vegan friend was also satisfied by the amount of vegan options:)) Everyone I was with, and everyone I knew who went there had a great time, and I very much recommend this no matter if you're a lover of Indian food or not. Great experience!

*** CAUTION: A delicious Indian curry restaurant with the POOREST HOSPITALITY *** Food is nice, quantity is plenty enough, and the interior is also great. The price is a bit more expensive than other Indian restaurants in the area, but is still acceptable enough provided that it's for tourists. BUT, the owner and staff's attitude toward its guests is something which makes me feel that I WON'T VISIT AGAIN FOREVER when we didn't order drink and we saw the owner became pretty rude at once. I would suggest him to tell his other guests that they could enjoy a nice tea set after finishing dishes if ordering drinks now instead of what he, in reality, said "you won't enjoy a nice tea set unless you order drink now" to us. It would be a nice choice ONLY IF you are going to order some drinks first. GOOD LUCK, guys.

Returning to Darjeeling restaurant in 2024, after my daily visits back in 2017, was like stepping into a cherished memory that hasn't aged a day. The moment you walk in, the decor is transcendent. The culinary journey here is nothing short of phenomenal, especially for vegetarians. But what truly sets Darjeeling apart is the unparalleled service and the extraordinary host. His kindness, gentleness, and generosity fill the space with warmth, making every guest feel like an old friend. An incredible storyteller and a tea expert, he weaves magic into the air, leaving you hanging onto his every word. His passion for tea and storytelling elevates the dining experience, making it not just a meal, but a journey through the senses. My heart (and belly) were overflowing with contentment, as I once again got to experience the magic of Darjeeling. It's a rare gem where every visit feels like the first, where every meal is a celebration, and where every goodbye is a promise to return. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

This was not a Japanese dining experience, but this place is wild. The decor is incredible, creating the most elegant and rich Indian dining atmosphere. Each table has its own unique decorative features. Above all, like most Indian food, most of the menu items were gluten-free (I'm coeliac). The owner, who is also a tea merchant, gave us complimentary tea after the meal, served in an elegant teapot and cups.

Nice lil place to stay at. Nice foods. Great price. Awesome location to old street. Customer service is fantastic. My only comment is because the toilet and bathroom is a public shared, therefore expect it to be quite dirty. If you are a germophobia, this place is definitely not for you. Peace!

Had their Loco Moco and Taco Rice. Both were good for the price. They have a decent variety of world and craft beers though too much of a focus on novelty than quality. The staff were all very nice and could speak English for the most part and the cafe area was clean and welcoming. It's open 24/7 so it's convenient if you need time to kill and are hungry.

Nice, cosy ambience. Super friendly staff. A good selection of food items. Reasonable price. Definitely worth a try if you're around the town.

Very nice cafe in Sendagi area ! International food drink beer etc! Staffs are also very kind ! I would definitely come back again !

The staff are very friendly and hospitable. Very clean and it feels like home.

Food is delicious, staff speaks excellent english. Very lovely atmosphere and has food options for a variety of different cuisines from all over the world. They have a variety of different drinks and an english menu as well.

This is a nice cafe with very friendly staff and delicious food. As there aren't many vegetarian options on the menu, the chef created a new dish for me, using lots of different types of vegetables (all from an organic farm in northern Japan) to go with Japanese cheese rice. Can certainly recommend.

The place was very interesting. They don't have table/chair but put a board on the floor and serve the foods on it. It was packed with people so literally we were all next to each other. We ordered all-you-can-eat course but actually it was not. What people imagine with all-you-can-eat in Japan is somehow we can order what we want, but once they served the foods they even didn't ask if we want more and didn't pay attention at all. It was bit different from what they say in the menu. (The dessert was fig jam. I'm not sure it's dessert actually 😅) Anyway the foods overall were not really bad and portion was big. One thing, I found hair in salad and the cups/dishes/forks were not hygienic. Well, I just embraced this might be part of middle east culture at the end after meeting the owner. He suddenly came up and was going around the place making some jokes of customers which are definitely pretty far from political correctness. He introduced himself as うざい店主 (which means annoying owner) and it was 😂 But I could feel his warm mind, even he acts like the Turkish ice cream seller. If you want to see the belly dance show, they will charge you additional 550 yen for each.

Amazing restaurant with beautiful lights hanging and beautiful carpets! Lunch is very cheap and the food is very delicious. Superb place to dine in ! Very near to nippori station

Excellent place! Really great and friendly atmosphere. The owner walks about and is quite entertaining! Literally all you can eat for ¥2,200! Highly recommend this place!

Great atmosphere, amazing food, and exceptional service. There is so much to look at and take in! The food is absolutely divine with flavours that explode in your mouth. 10/10 experience!

Wonderful dining experience! Come hungry because for 2,000 yen you can have a full course meal with soup, salad, lamb, naan, endless bread, chicken kebab, and more. The owner was accommodating and made vegetarian dishes for me. Upon entering the shop, you will be welcomed with lots of beautiful hanging rugs and lamps. Everyone eats on the rug and close to each other. The owner is very kind and works hard to entertain and engage the guests by sharing about his culture. Would love to return!

I have went twice for the lunch course (2200 yen). They have much cheaper options that have a lot of volume, but I wanted to try the full range of dishes. They offer Uzbeki, Persian and Turkish food. I tried the Uzbeki course out of curiosity, and it was so delicious I came back for Persian New Year to have the Persian course (which was equally delicious and made me miss my family’s cooking). They also offer very cheap lunch sets that have a lot of volume by themselves, but if you’re really hungry and curious about a wide range of dishes, I recommend the courses (You can even mix the courses). The atmosphere is very interesting with the entire shop being covered with wall to wall Persian carpets. In addition, the owner is a very nice Persian guy and always makes conversation when I come in. On taste alone I would give 5 stars, but including the variety and cost (not sure about Uzbeki food, but the value you’re getting is insane considering the average cost of Persian food in Japan) it is as an easy recommend!

Not gonna lie it's alright, rather cheap for foreign food in Japan. But where they get you is the 'all you can eat'.. if you speak English I'm pretty sure you know this means a buffet, correct? Apparently not. Despite being advertised as 2,200 yen all you can eat it's via order to order, and the kebab/roast chicken can only be ordered once per session otherwise itll cost money in addition to your 2,200 yen. The food is alright but the service, it is a bit strange. The Japanese girl who's maining the front is a bit rude and she only speaks English to those she knows will spend a lot, I saw it myself (lol). Maybe it'd be more worth it for the 1100 yen lunch course but I'm not sure about coming back. *EDIT I asked for dessert and all he gave me was a plate of 4 walnuts even though the sweets on the menu seems to be actual sweets??????

Food is amazing if you want to experience true Persian and central Asian hospitality gonthere. The kind and funny host will feed you so much that you can't finish the food! So much fun!

I went for lunch on a quiet weekday so I was able to just walk in and get seated. The dining area is on a bunch of rugs, and you'll be eating on the floor so you do have to take your shoes off. I wasn't super hungry so I was happy to see options for a light meal. There were lots of people with the lunch chicken plate and some guy ordered the whole chicken for himself. The price was also very reasonable given the locale. The menu was a little different from their website and customer photos here so maybe ring ahead if you really want something. The service was OK, a bit on the rough side for Japan, but probably normal everywhere else. It's probably because I'm not a native speaker but it was super hard to hear what was being said with the plastic sheets hanging and the music in the background. I really liked the decor though, and enjoyed just sitting there looking at the pretty lamps.

Chicken ramen was good but personally the soup was too thick and the toppings were cold. However the restaurant is very air conditioned and the staff is friendly. There’s a few tables and counter seating so you can also sit in groups.

Delicious chicken broth ramen, very special. Very good taste. On a cold winter night, weary from travel, it was an unexpected delight.

This is one of the most unique ramens I've had in Japan. The broth is so chickeny and it has this sticky texture and it's so thick, which you know it's been boiling for a very long time. The chicken charsui is a match made in heaven with the broth and the noodles, so much flavour I had to finish everything in the bowl. Serving size is perfect, although I will get a larger size next time as it leaves you wanting more. Friendly and efficient service, highly recommend trying this place Food 10/10 Serving size 9/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 9/10 Value 10/10 48/50

Super delicious chicken base soup… it’s not salty at all I finished it all! Exactly what one can dream about Japanese Ramen!

They serve chicken ramen. You place your order through a machine and pass the ticket to the staff. There's English translations to the right of the machine. Staff were helpful and friendly. The broth was full of umami. I got it with additional chicken which was very tender. Good serving size and very hearty. Would recommend. It's located behind another restaurant.

Tried the chicken tsukemen with egg 1100円。It was very tasty, the ginseng flavour came through and it was not very salty. Used to have Michelin Bib Gourmand but I don’t see it on the app anymore. Overall a solid 4.5/5 for me.

I heard it's Michelin, so I specifically went to find it. The soup is sticky, and the noodles are very common. Generally, I will finish the soup with Lamian Noodles, but the soup in this shop is not good. After finishing, I still had diarrhea. I won't go again.

Delicious creamy chicken broth, flavoured with ginger. Very unique. Service is excellent. You have to order from the vending machine - all options are in Japanese. The staff kindly showed us photos of the noodles to help us decide.

Very nice ramen restaurant. Very good hand work as it should be. Very rich taste. We have been there twice. Continuing good quality. Service and prices are good too. Private tip: order the handmade ; dumplings / gyoza. We will come again. Cheers

Uber delicious chicken flavored ramen! Tucked away at the back of an alley, the shop can be difficult to pinpoint. Several ramen shops in the area too so make sure to ask around. The light creamy smooth soup, heavenly! Noodles were great too. Excellent chashu also. Very friendly staff.