Area Guide: Jiyugaoka
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Here is our video guide for Jiyugaoka. Enjoy the walk with belongingJAPAN.
Jiyugaoka is an area located where the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line intersect, making it very convenient as express trains also stop at Shibuya Station. The area around the station is filled with stylish cafes and interior shops, and it’s famous as a fiercely competitive battleground for sweets, with many renowned patisseries lining the streets. On the other hand, a little away from the station, there is a quiet residential area rich in nature, making it a popular area as a luxury residential district. There are also many vegan restaurants and cafes, which are not common in Japan, making it a city full of diversity.
If you’re interested in vegan or vegetarian meals, we recommend two restaurants in the Jiyugaoka area. Both restaurants offer high-quality vegan meals for both lunch and dinner.
Furthermore, you can indulge in Japanese sweets with matcha in Jiyugaoka. You can deeply experience Japanese culture while enjoying a view of a beautiful Japanese-style garden.
You might not be the only one struggling to find additive-free ingredients. While organic fruits are becoming more accessible, finding dried fruits without additives can still be challenging. If you’re looking for healthy dried fruits, you might be interested in visiting “A La Carte,” the dried fruit store in Jiyugaoka.
You might be interested in traditional Japanese pottery. In Okinawa, there are traditional ceramics called “Yamuchin” and “Ryukyu glass”, whose history dates back over 400 years to the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom. “NIRAI-KANAI JIYUGAOKA,” located about 6 minutes from Jiyugaoka, is a shop that selects Okinawan sundries such as Yachimun and Ryukyu glass.