TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER70 / NAKANO

Japan · Tokyo

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Nakano Ward

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Paths and trees in Nakano Shikinomori Park in 2013中野区
Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal

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Nakano combines neighborhood shops, parks and a temple in western Tokyo. Start near Nakano station and Shikinomori Park, planning the philosophical park and temple separately.

This guide covers places within Nakano Ward, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Three places to begin

Three places with different atmospheres. Start with the one that appeals to you instead of visiting them all.

Paths and trees in Nakano Shikinomori Park in 201301

A first-visit stop

Nakano Shikinomori Park

中野四季の森公園

A park northwest of Nakano station with trees and open space. The photo dates from 2013; current facilities and event layouts may differ. Combine a neighborhood outing with a park break.

Getting there
Approach from the north side of Nakano station

The Rokkendai structure in Tetsugakudo Park02

A first-visit stop

Tetsugakudo Park

哲学堂公園

A park expressing philosophical ideas through buildings and spaces. The photo shows Rokkendai in 2006, a philosophical park structure rather than a temple pagoda. Check slopes, steps and building access.

Getting there
Check the route from the Araiyakushi-mae station area

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A first-visit stop

Arai Yakushi Temple

新井薬師

A local temple also known as Baishoin. Explore quietly and follow worship and photography guidance. Check its approach separately from the shopping area near Nakano station.

Getting there
Check the temple approach from Araiyakushi-mae station

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Official guidance highlights everyday meals such as ramen and sushi in the alleys around Nakano station. These are meal options rather than specialties unique to Nakano; check current menus and ingredients.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try Nakano station → Shikinomori Park → the surrounding neighborhood, adding a meal if preferred. The temple and Tetsugakudo need not be part of the same walk.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check current entry rules, opening information and return transport.
  • Choose an outing suited to steps, slopes and weather.
  • Respect worship spaces and photography rules; check food ingredients at the shop.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.