Ogikubo, the center of Suginami Ward, is well known for its high concentration of ramen noodle shops. This town was also loved by literary figures of modern Japan. The "Nagomi no yu," a one-minute walk from the north exit, is a spa facility that offers recreated famous onsen hot spring waters from all over Japan, which change with the seasons, as well as saunas. In OGIKUBO , you will find Kadokawa Garden and Gengi Sanbo Suginami Poetry House too .