Nogata Station & Shopping Street Guide] A stroll through a town with retro Showa-era atmosphere and warmth.
Five shopping streets spread out from Nogata Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. Here we introduce you to spots where you can stroll the streets, where the scent of the Showa period and the warmth of humanity remain.
What is Nogata Station like?
Nogata Station, opened in 1927, is the gateway to a local town where the Seibu Shinjuku Line stops at every station. <>With access to Shinjuku in about 20 minutes and Takadanobaba in about 15 minutes, this town offers the warmth of a traditional downtown despite its excellent access to the city center.
Stroll through 5 shopping streets
Centered around Nogata Station, there are five shopping streets with rich individuality.
(1) Nogata Honmachi Dori & Cultural Market
A retro Showa-era market space that has been around since the postwar black market. Fresh produce stores and delicatessen shops line the narrow alleys, creating a nostalgic atmosphere as if you have stepped back in time.
2) Yaho ROAD Shopping Street
Just outside the south exit of the station is a small arcade filled with private stores. Lined with footwear stores and osteopathic clinics with a Showa-era feel, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, with conversations with locals.
(iii) Kitahara-dori, shopping street in front of the station
The busiest main street. It is the face of the community with many grocery stores and restaurants, and events are held on holidays.
4) Tokiwa Street
A quiet residential street dotted with small private stores. It is a quiet street where you can walk around feeling the local daily life.
Recommended stores to stop by in the shopping district
🍽️ Nogata Shokudo (shopping street in front of the station)
Founded in 1936, this long-established teishoku-ya has been in business for three generations. The specialty is the “A” set meal, in which you can enjoy fried chicken and ginger yaki at the same time, and it is very crowded with locals at lunch time. In the evening, a light drink with sashimi and a small bowl of cooked food is also recommended.
🥟 Nogata dumplings
This gyoza specialty restaurant is famous for its crispy winged gyoza. You can also take them home, making them a perfect souvenir from a stroll along the shopping street.
Yakitori Omoriya Nogata 🍗 Yakitori Omoriya
This izakaya is popular for its juicy yakitori grilled over binchotan charcoal and its specialty, chicken nanban. A wide variety of meals are available, and takeout is also available.
Recommended walking routes
- From Nogata Station South Exit to Yaho ROAD Shopping Street
- Experience Showa nostalgia at the Cultural Market
- Get souvenirs and prepared foods on Kitahara-dori & lunch at Nogata Shokudo
- Finally, enjoy the quiet streets of Tokiwa-dori.
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FAQ
Which shopping district is the busiest? Kitahara-dori in front of the station is the busiest and has many events. If you want to feel the retro atmosphere? The Bunka Market is recommended. There are many photo-worthy spots. Can I enjoy it even on a rainy day? There is an arcade, so you can stroll around even on a rainy day.
The area around Nogata Station is a town where urban convenience and downtown warmth coexist. <> Enjoy delicious gourmet food in the shopping district and take a stroll with the aroma of the Showa period.
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野方 居酒屋｜焼き鳥と油そば 大森屋 野方店〒165-0027 東京都中野区野方5-31-7
TEL：03-5356-8284
営業時間：12:00〜24:00（年中無休）
最寄駅：西武新宿線「野方駅」徒歩1分
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