A great station- upon exiting one finds many shops, Malls n the famous Nakano Broadway. The latter is famous for collection/shops of anime/manga figurines and paraphernalia. The area has a shopping alleyway yokocho which has many individual shops selling items at reasonable prices. This area is also famous for many shops who trade in branded vintage watches n timepieces - Rolex, Hublot, Panerai, Patek Philippe etc- one of the more renowned shops being Jack Road. Thereâs also wonderful food n snacks everywhere. All these activities being just within the surrounding area of Nakano Station- just a stoneâs throw away. A lively atmosphere for shopping, eating n discovering some special unique hobbyist shops!! Highly...
   Read moreIf you are traveling to or through Nakano station in a wheelchair, let the attendant at your origin station know so they can call ahead. Nakano doesn't have an elevator, but it has stair lift and escalator cutaway for wheelchairs, and all of the attendants were very patient, professional, and personable with assisting. They will redirect foot traffic on the stairs and escalators to use the lift. It's not the quickest process, but be patient as this is one of the more busy stations. I see a lot of reviews about the station not having an elevator so I wanted to give an update with my experience. Don't be afraid to ask for help....
   Read moreThe north exit is a bar district with many miscellaneous shops and hidden gems, while the south exit is lined with fashionable shops, led by Rengazaka Street.
It's an excellent residential area, well connected to Shinjuku, and the rent is moderate, so it's recommended if she's looking for a rental in the city center.
There are many connecting routes, so she gets the impression that she will never run out of options for going out to faraway places or for very love...
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