Description
- Traditional shops are lined up on both sides of the approach that stretches from Shibamata Station to Shibamata Taishakuten.
- This is the setting for the movie “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” and there is a bronze statue of the main character at the entrance to the shrine.
- In addition to a Japanese sweets shop that sells the famous Kusa Dango, there is also a Japanese miscellaneous goods store and a set meal shop that serves river fish dishes.
Business Hours
AM9:00 to PM5:00 (example)
Closed Days
Every Monday (example)
English Support
Some parts of Taishakuten are written in English, but it depends on the shops in the street.
Barrier-Free
It’s a popular tourist destination for Japanese people, so it gets crowded, but the roads are flat and cobblestoned. To get to the main shrine of Taishakuten, you need to climb some stairs. (Goshuin stamps are sold inside the main shrine)
Fees
Free
Access
If you exit Shibamata Station (Keisei Kanamachi Line) and go straight, you will immediately come to a T-junction. From there, the approach road will be on your right. Although it is close to the station, the Keisei Kanamachi Line is a slightly difficult line to access.
Official Links
http://shibamata.net/eng/index.html
Nearby spots
Katsushika Ward Yamamoto-tei
A Japanese-Western style house built about 100 years ago. It is open to the public as a cafe and event venue.
Yagiri No Watashi (Yagiri ferry)
Edogawa ferry has been around for about 400 years. It connects Shibamata and Chiba Prefecture on the opposite shore. 200 yen one way.
