It’s unclear on which floor the scenes from the novel take place, but Nakamuraya is best known for its Indian-style curry which can be ordered in the basement floor restaurant. There are actually a few cafes of this name, all located in the Nakamuraya Building. Shinjuku appears a couple of times in the novel, perhaps most notably when Tengo meets Fuka-Eri for the first time at Nakamuraya Cafe. The less popular South Wing is still in operation However, there are some other spots in the area that may interest you, such as Ark Hills and the classical music venue Suntory Hall. One of the most important scenes from the novel takes place in Hotel Okura, which is unfortunately being completely reconstructed at the time of writing. Check the web site for tips on restaurants, sightseeing and nightlife in the area. If you’ve not read that novel then this would be a good time to explore the Shibuya area. The Maruyamacho “Love Hotel Hill” area is the focal point of Murakami’s previous novel After Dark. Later in the story, Aomame’s friend Yumi is found murdered in a Maruyamacho love hotel. Shibuya doesn’t play such a major role in the novel overall, but it is where we’re first introduced to Aomame’s job as a hired assassin. Sangenjaya is just a couple stops away from Shibuya. Emergency staircase or portal to another world? While not exactly like the one described in the book, if you look closely you can find such a staircase a few minute walk from Sangenjaya Station. It’s here, of course, where Aomame slips through dimensions and enters the alternate reality of 1Q84 when climbing down an emergency staircase. Sangenjaya in Setagaya Ward is where the story begins. 1Q84 Tokyo day trip itinerary TOKYO DAY TRIP ITINERARY: SANGENJAYA TO KOENJI However, if you’re short on time, it’s still possible to visit the most important locations in one single day trip. The novel’s scenes are so scattered throughout the Kanto region that visiting every single one of them would take at least a couple of days. There are scenes taking place as far west as the suburb of Ome to the far eastern town of Chikura, Chiba. It’s a massive novel which spans over 3 books in its original Japanese form, and the story takes us to a myriad of locations all over Japan’s Kanto region. 1Q84 is one of Haruki Murakami’s most ambitious projects.
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