Tokyo Hidden Gems: Shibamata | what to eat, things to do

Tokyo Hidden Gems: Shibamata | what to eat, things to do
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Hi guys! Welcome to my Shibamata guide made in partnership with the Katsushika City Ward in Tokyo.
Shibamata is a traditional part of Tokyo that's pretty much off the beaten path compared to places like Asakusa, Kawagoe, and Yanaka Ginza. If anything, going to Shibamata gives you a glimpse at how life was like a few generations ago. Today, we explore this charming part of Katsushika ward together!

Our itinerary was as follows:
1) Yamamotokei
Tea and traditional Japanese sweets at a traditional tea house called Yamamoto-tei.
- It was once the residence that was converted into a tea house a few years after the after the great Kanto Earthquake of 1923.
- The sitting area looks out into a beautiful, award winning Japanese garden while the interiors boast of Western and Japanese interior design elements.
2) Yagiri no Wabash
After Yamamoto-tei we head over to Yagiri no Watashi. Before any modern infrastructure was developed, locals used to use this boat as a means of crossing the river. Nowadays it's more of a tourist spot than anything but it's still a fun experience to try.
3) Shibamata Taishakuten
Having finished our ride up and down the river, we walked over to Shibamata Taishakuten a temple that traces back to the 18th century. Its real name is Daikyoji Temple.
4) Shibamata Shopping Street
The path leading up to the temple is a winding shopping street filled with mom and pop shops selling traditional Japanese snacks from rice cakes to dumplings and candies. These also make great souvenirs since they are quite inexpensive.
5) Yamatoya
For lunch we had tempura at a 150 year old restaurant called Yamatoya. The staff were extra kind and spoke in English to us, had us film them preparing the tempura and overall it was such a pleasant experience. The tempura itself was crispy but tender and left me wanting more.
6) Takagiya Toho
Lastly, we ended our short trip to Shibamata by eating mugwort dumplings, a local specialty. Since Shibamata has a history of rice cultivation, the farmers used to mix it with homegrown mugwort. And the rest, as they say, is history.

One of the reasons why I think you should visit Shibamata is because it's very much a hidden gem in Tokyo. It's not far to get to, very walkable and gives you a local experience without the crowds. The locals are friendly and eager to share about their town.

Thank you to TESOL International Japan Co., Ltd., and Katsushika Ward for partnering with me on this video.

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Hi! My name is Heidi, and I've lived in Tokyo since 2019. I started out as a Japanese language student and since then I've passed the JLPT N4, JLPT N3, and N2 levels.

In my free time, I love exploring what Japan offers: eating delicious Japanese food, cafe hopping, traveling to different prefectures, and so much more. In this channel, I document my life in Japan. Come join me!

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