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Half day Tour: Shibamata - Glance at undisrupted Tokyo
As you may know, Tokyo was severely damaged in the last century. A major earthquake and war time bombings almost completely destroyed the historical appearance of the city. In this tour I would like to invite you to visit a small corner on the outskirts of the Japanese capital that has remained untouched and has retained its unique atmosphere.
Meeting Point
Tokyo Station (Marunouchi)
Tokyo Station (Marunouchi)
I recommend to meet up by the historical side of Tokyo station, but let's discuss your hotel location so we could find a more convenient place to start our tour.
Shibamata Station
Shibamata is a small neighborhood in Tokyo on the border with Chiba Prefecture. This area is very picturesque and very popular among Japanese elderly people who find a visit to Shibamata an opportunity to return to the days of their younger years.
Shibamata Sando promenade
We will stroll down a very atmospheric shopping street where local delicacies and traditional sweets are being sold. The area is famous for its restaurants offering Unagi, (freshwater eel)
Shibamata Taishakuten
This Buddhist temple has a long history and despite the fact that it is not the oldest structure in the city it has well survived the troubles of the 21st century with its beautiful carvings, which makes it perhaps one of the most interesting old temples in the city.
Shibamata Taishakuten Garden
Japanese gardens are beautiful and a visiting of this garden with its tranquil atmosphere, singing birds and a cup of hot green tea will remain in your memory for a long time.
Old Merchant house - Yamamoto Tei
Shibamata offers us a special insight into the city's history. Here we will go back to the time when Japan first opened up to the Western world and see how the Western way of life gradually found its way into the lives of Japan's elites. There is also a beautiful garden with ornamental koi carps where you can enjoy traditional desserts and matcha chai sitting on traditional tatami mats.
Tora San Museum
Shibamata is known as the location of one of the all-time favorite Japanese series Otoko wa Tsurai yo (男はつらいよ, "It's tough being a man") That movie greatly adds to the popularity of the area and you can see cosplayers here in the guise of the main character of that saga. This interactive museum gives guests the opportunity to enjoy scenes and interiors of post-war Japan and will be of interest to many lovers of old movies and atmospheric photographs.
Shibamata Station
Tour is over. It is easy to reach Asakusa or Ginza Yanaka on the way back to Tokyo
Ending Point
Shibamata Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Service
- Transportation expenses for guests and guide
- Admission fees for guests and guide
- Dining for guests and guide
Tour Important Information
- Please wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking a lot
- 5 yen coins to make wishes at the temple
- Account time for meal if you want to take it in Shibamata
- We can move at our own comfortable pace. The time indicated in the program is indicative and subject to change.
Important message from the guide
I work on flexible schedule, short notice is fine as long as I have schedule opened
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tokyo Tour Reviews
“1st visit to Tokyo”
Eduard gave a great tour of Tokyo. He showed us a sample of the many unique attractions in Tokyo. He is a very nice guy.
Eduard R.
(1 reviews)Hi Eric Thank you for feedback, hope you enjoy your adventure in Hakone and the rest of you the trip to Japan. Best regards to Alice Sincerely yours, Eduard
