Location: Setagaya
Top Things to do in Setagaya
Top 5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Setagaya, Kanto
Setagaya (世田谷区, Setagaya-ku) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. The ward calls itself Setagaya City in English. Its official bird is the azure-winged magpie, its flower the fringed orchid, and its tree the Zelkova serrata.
Restaurants in Setagaya
1. Shimokitazawa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 499 reviews
Reviewed By BelsizePapa_NW3 - London, United Kingdom
Shimokitazawa is exactly like Camden Town of London UK in Tokyo Japan! Vintage shops, wider range of variety retails and clothes as well as restaurants and cafe can be found here! Great to place to explore for family with teenagers!
2. Gotokuji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By larryjman - Edmonton, Canada
I don't understand how this place is not more popular! A really beautiful Buddhist temple located outside of the busier parts of Tokyo. Excellent choice for cat-lovers as you'll find the classic waving cat statues in abundance! You can see the shrine with all the statues placed together in a cluster, and it's quite the sight. That's not all this temple has to offer though, the grounds are full of interesting things such as a pagoda, statues and memorials, as well as a larger grounds near the back of ruins to wander around in. You can also purchase your own waving cat statue to do with what you wish, you can add it to the shrine or keep it for your own good luck. Buy one and they'll also provide you with an English translation of the story of how the waving cat came to be. Honestly one of my favorite experiences in Tokyo.
3. Todoroki Valley
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By Cour14470 - Courseulles-sur-Mer, France
Spent a Saturday afternoon walking down Todoroki Valley (referenced as Todoroki Ravine in Google Maps). Located in Setagaya but once you go down the steps leading to the (cristal clear) river, it feels like you’ve just landed in the rainforest. Short and easy walk even if there are a few steps here and there to access small temples and smell incense burning. Highly refreshing and out of the ordinary in Tokyo.
4. Carrot Tower
5. Hanegi Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 96 reviews
Hanegi park
Reviewed By blehblehbleh82 - Shinjuku, Japan
The flowers of the plum blossoms (ume in Japanese) usually bloom a month before the cherry blossoms. Hanegi Park is perfect to visit in Mid- February to early March when almost 650 plum trees in pink, red and white colors are beautifully blooming around the park. Have a relaxing walk around the bushes and take a refreshing drink or snack near the baseball field. You can find some stalls selling Japanese food. Usually they are there for the Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) in February to March.
