Here is the comparison between the Ukiyoe of Hiroshige Utagawa on Kagurazaka and the picture of the place Utagawa drew.
Explore Kagurazaka
Hyogo yokocho (side alley) is one of the most scenic alleys in Tokyo. The stone-caved side alley climbs up to Kaguraza-dori avenue zigzagged. We cannot see the corner ahead walking through the narrow alley. It is sloped and turned to be
The name, Hyogo(arsenal) is derived from the armony of Ushigome castle, which was located here in the warring period. This Yokocho, side alley is one of the most attractive side alleys in Kagurazaka. The classical Japanese restaurants and ryokan(hotels) are