Book a tour visiting Shibamata, famous for an old Japanese movie

Tokyo | 5.0h

One of the most Popular Towns, Japanese Hollywood Shibamata

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Enjoy a tour of the sets and locations from the famous Japanese movie

Have you ever heard the name "Shibamata"? There are one of the most popular historic districts. "Shibamata" still remains old Japanese landscapes and often used as the stage of Japanese movies. The movie "It's Tough Being a Man," loved by all ages, was filmed in Shibamata, where you can still enjoy the townscape of the Showa period (about 50 years ago). This tour will make you feel as if you have wandered into the world of Japanese cinema. In Shibamata you can also try amazing Japanese tea "Maccha", which nominated as one of the greatest Japanese tea, and ride the only watashibune left in Tokyo; a rowboat that has been carrying people across the Edo River for hundreds of years.

Highlights

・Try the specialty street food on your way to Shibamata Taishakuten Temple.
・Cross the Edo River on a watashibune.
・Enjoy spectacular views of a Japanese garden from a beautiful wooden tearoom.
・Visit the Tora-san Museum to see the recreated set of the movie "It's Tough Being a Man".

Attractions

・Taishakuten Sando Shoutengai
・Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple
・Yagiri no Watashi
・Yamamoto-tei
・Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum

Notes

・Please come in comfortable clothing, as this tour involves a lot of walking.
・We have not included any particular lunch/dinner places in this tour, but you are welcome to stop for a break and eat whenever and wherever you like.
・Please keep in mind that the watashibune boat ride is affected by diffrerent seasons, and will not opperate when the weather is bad. It can be very cold on the river, so remember to come wrapped up in the winter!"

Expenses Not Included

The following expenses are not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest.
-Travel expenses and entrance fees (about JPY 2000)
-Money for food, souvenirs and extra activities not mentioned in the explanation of the tour above.

Meeting Point

In front of the ticket gate at Keisei Takasago Station

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