NOTE: Sakura Sakura is no longer in business.
The old pleasure quarter of Kagurazaka has always been one of Tokyo's most congenial areas. There's not a great deal to do or see, but you can while away a quiet afternoon exploring the network of scenic alleyways that line both sides of the hill from which the area takes its poetic name ("the slope of the gods' music").
It is at dusk that Kagurazaka really comes alive. Every corner of this neighborhood seems to be occupied by bars, izakaya and restaurants of varying hues. As a rule of thumb, the deeper you penetrate the back streets, the more exclusive and expensive the establishment you will find. But Sakura Sakura breaks the mold in many different ways.