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Shibamata Shitamachi
柴又下町Tokyo · Kanto
Shibamata Shitamachi is a charming neighborhood that captures the essence of old Tokyo, featuring traditional shops and the famous Taishakuten Temple. It is well-known as the filming location for the beloved Tora-san movie series, which showcases the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era.
- Best season
- Spring
- Spring, during cherry blossom season
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to walk the old shopping street and the Taishakuten temple grounds. The temple's Sculpture Gallery + Suikeien garden combined ticket is ¥400 adults / ¥200 elementary–junior high (09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30).
- Nearest station
- Shibamata Station · 2 min walk
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursAdmission
- Free to walk the old shopping street and the Taishakuten temple grounds. The temple's Sculpture Gallery + Suikeien garden combined ticket is ¥400 adults / ¥200 elementary–junior high (09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30).
Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Note
- An open old-town shopping street, always walkable; the shops along Taishakuten-sando keep their own daytime hours, roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~35 min by car
Tags
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