Kagurazaka

This sloping district of stone-paved lanes preserves the atmosphere of an old geisha quarter that flourished in the early twentieth century, when its teahouses and restaurants made it one of the city's most fashionable entertainment areas. Narrow alleys branch off the main hill to reveal hidden restaurants, small shrines, and traditional wooden buildings, and a lingering French community from a nearby school has added bistros and bakeries. The blend of Japanese refinement and European flavor gives the neighborhood a distinctive character.