In Japanese, ‘Ningyo’ means puppet or doll. With a definite downtown ‘shitamachi’ feel, Ningyocho is, as the name suggests, the place where puppet and doll makers traditionally plied their craft. Although there are still a few of these shops around, Ningyocho is predominantly an office district these days.
Articles about Ningyocho
Guide to Free Wifi Cafes in Tokyo
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
Ginhachidon – Seafood Donburi for the Masses
On a recent lunchtime stroll down the marvelously cheap Sakae Dori – a narrow street of small restaurants, bars and cafes that atarts just outside Takadanobaba Station – the newly opened Takadanobaba branch of Ginhachi-don caught my eye with banners offering seafood […]
Events in Ningyocho
Tours & Activities near Central Tokyo
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Private Tokyo Local Food and Drink Tour with a Bar Hopping Master
Experience izakaya culture – classic Japanese tapas-style drinking and dining. Go on an …
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Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl
Sample local cuisine at the best hole-in-the-wall eateries, experience quirky bars in the …
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Join a Small Group Bicycle Tour of Tokyo
Looking for a different way to experience Tokyo? Hit the streets on a guided bike tour! This …
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Become a Samurai in Tokyo
Who doesn't want to swing a sword and emulate the warriors of feudal Japan? Experience being a …
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Experience the Traditional Art of Kintsugi
Looking for something different? Try a kintsugi class in Tokyo. Kintsugi is the art of …
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Bar Hopping and Izakaya Experience in Shibuya
A bar-hopping tour is one of the most popular ways to experience any city.
Shibuya
Restaurants in Ningyocho
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Tiny Toria Tearoom
A small, British-inspired cafe serving up delicious home-made cakes and crumpets along with …