Ningyōchō Station — Local services in Tokyo

[The station itself is not big, but if you are going to Ningyocho] It is a convenient station with access to the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Subway Asakusa Line. Suitengumae Station is within a few minutes' walk.

There is Suitengu Shrine near the station, which is known for a variety of blessings such as safe childbirth, childbirth, Shichi-Go-San Festival, New Year's Shrine, prayers for entertainment, protection against drowning, etc. It is no wonder that there is no end to the number of worshipers.

Speaking of Ningyocho, Amazake Yokocho is famous. This street is famous as a food spot, with many well-established restaurants with a long history and gourmet foods that can only be found in Amazake Yokocho. It is a place where you can enjoy food.

This area is a place where history and modernity intersect exquisitely. When you visit the area around Ningyocho Station, be sure to...

I wanted to explore some of the more traditional parts of Tokyo, the hidden spots that survives the onslaught of modernisation. A walking tour of hidden Tokyo in Ningyocho was just the perfect opportunity. Ningyocho, which literally means dolls in Japanese, is a neighbourhood in the Nihonbashi district where it was one of the most vibrant places where puppeteers, doll makers and those in the Kabuki theatre craft operated and lived. This area is filled with houses that was reminisced of the Edo period, having survived both wars and earthquakes. My journey begins here on Ningyocho-dori, where the famed clock tower put out a doll show display at the strike...

As a foreign tourist, the best part I liked about Japan is its friendly people. They make all efforts to guide you in detail about any queries asked, sometimes even with the language barrier. Having met only such people during my trip to Japan, I was shocked when the station staff at Ningyocho station (coming from A2 exit, on 20 December 2023, around 2:30 PM) shouted at me rudely when asked about the way. This was when my family was present with me. I hope the concerned authorities will take a note of this and take...