谷中銀座
Also known as Cat Town
One of the few Tokyo districts that survived the WWII bombings — retains a genuine Edo/Showa feel. 70+ mom-and-pop shops, many family-run for generations, no chain invasion. Nicknamed Cat Town for the ceramic cats that decorate roofs and corners (and occasional real feral ones). The entrance is marked by Yuyake Dandan, a staircase famous for its sunset view.