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A place where downtown culture remains
Shibamata is the perfect place to slowly travel back in time to Tokyo during the Showa era (mid-1920s to late 1980s). It is one of the few areas in the city where downtown areas gather.
Along the approach that connects the subway station to Shibamata Taishakuten, there are many nostalgic shopping streets and stalls perfect for window shopping and looking for souvenirs. On weekends the streets are filled with locals and domestic tourists.
Please try our delicious Kusa Dango once!
The Retro Toy Museum features nostalgic toys and candies that will unleash your inner child. It is no coincidence that this museum is located in Shibamata, as there are many toy manufacturers in this area and in Katsushika Ward.According to locals, Katsushika Ward once had as many toy stores and candy stores as there are convenience stores today. It seems that there was.
Shibamata Taishakuten
Shibamata Taishakuten is depicted in many works of classical Japanese literature, and its authentic atmosphere will be enough to satisfy any desire for historical architecture, but those with more exotic tastes will also be happy to leave empty-handed. You can not.
You can cross the Edogawa River from here.
Another attraction of Shibamata is the traditional rowing boats that cross the Edogawa River from here. The fee is only 100 yen. It cannot be said that this boat is part of the most modern, efficient and advanced transportation system in the world. Tokyoites don’t just want to create a high-tech city, they also value the old and nostalgic, and that’s what makes this city so interesting.
Be sure to visit Shibamata during your stay in Tokyo and see how life slowly passes by in this picturesque suburb.
Spot information
Spot name: Shibamata
Location: Shibamata, Katsushika Ward
Access: Keisei Line Shibamata Station
