Avoid the Crowds and Enjoy the Retro Atmosphere! Shibamata's Must Visit Spots

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Shibamata in Katsushika Ward is a town where you can feel the atmosphere of old Japan, and you can enjoy Japanese culture and history in a retro atmosphere. It is a hidden gem with good access to the airport and is not as crowded as the Tokyo metropolitan area. In this article, we will introduce rec...

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We, Minami Aoyama Real Estate, are a real estate company located in Minato-ku, Tokyo. We offer a wide variety of services, from our core real estate business to dining, lodging, and modern Japanese architecture. An accommodation experience designed with modern Japanese architecture based on the keyword "bringing Japan's proud culture and technology to the world," a dining experience at a cafe modeled after a Western-style building from around 1900, when Western culture entered Japan, and Japanese sake. We provide entertainment that can be enjoyed with all five senses, such as a Japanese antenna shop that delivers traditional crafts and traditional crafts.

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About "WAMARE Shibamata HOTEL"?

"WAMARE Shibamata HOTEL" is a rental accommodation facility located in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, where you can feel the atmosphere of the old downtown area.

The hotel features a simple two-tone black and white exterior with louvered exterior that exudes a modern Japanese feel. The spacious rooms and various amenities are also available, making it a great choice for long-term stays.

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1. Taishakuten Approach

Taishakuten Sando is a traditional shopping street where you can feel the history and culture of Shibamata. It is lined with old-fashioned souvenir shops and restaurants, so you can enjoy eating your way through the streets. Walking along the road, you can experience the atmosphere of the Showa era and warm human kindness.

2. Shibamata Taishakuten Temple

Shibamata Taishakuten is a historic temple with beautiful sculptures and a vast garden. It is also known as the setting for the movie "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" and attracts many tourists from Japan and overseas. The solemn atmosphere of the temple grounds and the seasonal scenery are attractive.

3. Yagiri Ferry

Yagiri-no-Watashi is a historic ferry that crosses the Edogawa River, where you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of the waterway. It is the only traditional experience left in Tokyo that has continued since the Showa era, and can be enjoyed for 200 yen one way. Let yourself be soothed by the calm river surface and lush nature!

4. Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Memorial Museum

Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, is the setting for the national film "Otoko wa Tsurai yo," a representative film of the Showa period in Japan. This is a facility where you can enjoy the world of "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" through models and dioramas.

5. Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree is a landmark that represents Tokyo. You can access it without changing trains by taking the Keisei Main Line from Shin-Shibamata Station.

How to get to "WAMARE Shibamata HOTEL"

1. From the Keisei Kanamachi Line and Hokuso Line

It is about a 3-minute walk from Shibamata Station on the Keisei Kanamachi Line and about an 8-minute walk from Shin-Shibamata Station.

2. From Tokyo Station

From Tokyo Station, take the JR Yamanote Line to Nippori Station, then transfer to the Keisei Main Line to Keisei Takasago Station. At Keisei Takasago Station, transfer to the Keisei Kanamachi Line and ride to Shibamata Station.

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We, Minami Aoyama Real Estate, are a real estate company located in Minato-ku, Tokyo. We offer a wide variety of services, from our core real estate business to dining, lodging, and modern Japanese architecture. An accommodation experience designed with modern Japanese architecture based on the keyword "bringing Japan's proud culture and technology to the world," a dining experience at a cafe modeled after a Western-style building from around 1900, when Western culture entered Japan, and Japanese sake. We provide entertainment that can be enjoyed with all five senses, such as a Japanese antenna shop that delivers traditional crafts and traditional crafts.

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