Looking for a place not too distant from Tokyo’s lime light? Do you dream of having a place of stillness and tranquility when the need to unwind and take a break arise? Search no further… you have found Kashiwa, a city located in Chiba Prefecture. A suburb that can be reached in only 40 minutes by train from Tokyo. Most residents living here commute to their respective jobs everyday to nearby cities such as Chiba and Tokyo. Kashiwa is a very pleasant location to reside especially to those who want to come home in a peaceful neighborhood after a long day of wrestling around a busy city. The city is locally known as “Little Shibuya” for its bountiful shopping centers which feature multitude of apparels, fashion accessories and so much more in different eras and genres. Food processing factories have taken base in Kashiwa, making the city a regional commercial center.

Where to go in Kashiwa?

Historical places are never uncommon in Japan. This just proves that Japanese treasures their heritage very much. To fill in you appetite for exploration, you must go and visit Old Yoshida Family’s House History Park (旧吉田家住宅歴史公園). It is an old samurai house that is transformed into a historical park open to everyone who wishes to witness upfront the life of the people way back from the Edo period. You can indeed feel as if you are strolling from the Edo era when you visit the place.

A unique pet shop, Vampire is also an attraction not to be missed in Kashiwa. Animals that can be found in the store are bats, snakes, tropical birds, turtles, monkeys and so much more. These animals are found displayed outside this pet shop. You can have a close encounter with these animals before deciding to bring one into your home.

If you are also interested in traditional festivals, Kashiwa holds an annual festival called Kashiwa Festival every last week of July or first week of August. Expect a very festive mood in large crowds, with traditional Taiko drumming shows along with huge and colorful floats together with the locals on their exquisite summer kimonos. A street party also awaits you after the parade’s finale.

A stunning view and a breath of fresh air awaits you at Akebonoyama Park. This is a popular flower park where locals and tourists go to enjoy the beauty of nature and of course, grab the chance to take amazing photos while surrounded by flowers. Park goers can bring food and relax in the open meadows on the hills. The park has a Sakura forest which is a dynamic place to be during Sakura season, a Japanese garden and a Danish garden. The park is not only open during summer however, they are open on all seasons. You can enjoy different kinds of flowers bloom all throughout the year.

Where to shop and dine in Kashiwa?

When you combine shopping with dining, the end result is a good time. Therefore, these two are no way missing in a progressive city such as Kashiwa. If you want to go shopping for signatured apparels and designer clothes, Takashimaya is the place to go. If you are also a person who loves vintage apparels, you can easily find one that will fit your style at Urakashi. Most of the shops here display retro get ups such as Laid Back and Lilly del salone which are known vintage stores in the area.

After spoiling yourself with shopping, you can proceed directly to spoil your tummy. Sogo Mall is not only a destination for shoppers but it also has the entire ground floor level occupied by Mochi Cream, a shop dedicated to that luscious Japanese sweets that has been a favorite for locals and tourists. Tomosankaku is also a popular restaurant that serves high-end beef meat in an affordable price range. You can’t miss it as it is located close to Kashiwa station. If beef is not your thing, you can head directly to Ambai. This restaurant is known for its delicious fried pork filet (tonkatsu). The place is also far from being missed as it is only a 6-minute walk from Kashiwa station.

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