Tamaki kimono and Jewelry store. Fukagawa Kiyosumi-shirakawa Main store.

Let’s start:
First od all, arriving at a kimono store opened since Taisho 13 (1924) and casually getting dressed in kimono or Yukata.

Since opening in Taisho 13 (1924), the store has been offering a variety of goods such as kimono, jewelry, …which are direct from famous makers right after production. For example, Furisode worn in The Coming Of Age Ceremony (Seijinshiki) is on sale for 158,000 yen ,rental for 39,800 yen. In addition, there are other goods at reasonable price like Yukata (from 2,980 yen~) , Festival Goods, Tenugui(238yen~),small goods(330yen~).All of these are certainly suitable for souvenirs of gifts. The owner is always willing to tell you anything about this downtown and kimono also.

Sugihara Tofu store

Should not miss Fried Tofu and Soymilk!

This is an Old Tofu store with a history of 70 years, which opens from 5:00 am and always tries to put the flavor of home-made tofu first. Fried Tofu and Tofu Balls are superb. People also appreciate the tea offered by the owner. Additionally, soymilk, which has a rich taste, is a must-try drink if you drop in the store.

Zentoku Temple

Goods place to enjoy New Year’s scene of Kiba and Weeping Plum Trees.

Takahashi Edo Miyage Store

Fukagawa rice ingredients and candy store.

Traditional toys, Ingredients of Fukagawa rice and other food boiled in sweetend soy sauce are put in stock. This store is known for selling goods made and decorated with great consideration. It is also loved by almost children in the neighborhood for its variety of candies.

Fukagawa Shopping Street Along The Fukagawa Edo Museum

A shopping street full of not only stores in whish you can feel downtown people’s warm heart but also offer modern ones.

There are about 100 stores lining along 900M of this street , which starts from Kiyosumi Street, Koto-ku Miyoshi.shirakawa 1 chome to 4 chome, where the Art Gallery is located. This is called Shopping Street Along the Fukagawa Edo Museum. It is surrounded with a number of old Temples and Shrines,Historic Sites and always full of people’s warm heart. It is located on the place that connects kiyosumi street and Mitsume street, which only take 1 minute walk from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station. In the neighborhood there are Kiyosumi Garden,Kiba Park, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and of course Fukagawa Edo Museum from with this street’s name stems. Stroll Point: Please take your time enjoying this shopping street, which is blended with both old traditional stores and modern ones. Zentoku Temple is opened in Yotsuya Nincho in Kanei 6 (1629), them moved to Fukagawa in Kanbun 4 (1664). This temple is dedicated to the Kannon Statue to memorize the people who had died in the war. Inside the temple there are lots of weeping plum trees. From year End till January, people reproduce New Year’s Scene of Kiba here.

Kiyosumi Garden

The representation of Japanese sprit in Tokyo

Kiyosumi Garden is the Garden of trees and pond, which is suitable for an excursion. A part of this can tell the wealthiness of a merchant named Kinokuniya Bunzaemon havng lived in Edo Period. In Meiji 11 (1878), it was planned to be developed by Iwasaki Yataro, there in Meiji 13 (1880 ) the construction completed. It was called Fukagawa Gathering Garden at that time. After that in Showa 54, March 31, it is designated as Tokyo scenic spot. Taisho Memorial Hall built inside the garden, together with the pavilion built on the pond can be used (fee required) You can bring along food to feed the fish, turtles living in the garden.

Fukagawa Kamasho

Great place to enjoy local delicacies-Fukagawa Rice or Fukagawa Bowl

The store offer lots of delicious food, one of whish is fukagawa rice with the flavor of essence of downtown. Fukagawa is the area where most of downtown residents are living. How about having a bowls of Fukagawa Rice while strolling around this area,which is certainly served with full of Japanese littleneck. On weekend, there is always a long line of people waiting outside the store.

Fukagawa rice 1050 yen Fukagawa bowl 1260 yen

Yama Diner

Home cool diner, retro atmosphere of Showa Period

Offering healthy food made from nutritious ingredients is the specialty of the Diner. Inside the store a lot of retro furniture and tools are decorated. Take your time and enjoy the food here.

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Fukagawa Edo Museum

An experience of life in Fukagawa of Edo Period

Fukagawa Edo Museum is an exhibition of life in the last years of Edo Period (1842~1843). You can get in the house and touch all the tools. Besides, the museum also exhibits the scene throughout four seasons, from dawn till dusk, even the sound of rain or vendors’ voices can be heard.

Reigan Temple

One of 18 Buddist centers for study and meditation in Kanto

The temple was built in 1624 by a monk named Reigan Shonin . It was originally located in sumidagawa but was moved to this area after a big fire occurred in 1657. Matsudaira Sadanobu was buried here, who came from Shirakawahan. Therefore this place in nemed Shirakawa. Cherry Blossom is especially beautiful here in spring.

Todo Planning Direct Sale Factory

A cake factory providing whole cakes, a store offering pieces of cake for tasting.

This is a factory that provides cake for restaurants or hotels. Tasting small cut of cake for free is also available. It is sometimes featured on media. Chef of the place is said to have studied at German National Confectionery School, then worked at a famous restaurant in Ginza for 18 years.

Rinsenji

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

An Art Gallery opened to connect “Contemporary” and “art”. It was established with an aim of introducing Contemporary Art , and fulfilling the plan with a cosmopolitan outlook. This Museum is a place to hold lots of exhibitions of all fields such as sculptures, fashion, architecture , design, etc. The exhibitions range from permanent exhibitions to international scale ones. The floor space of the museum is 33.515㎡, Which makes this the largest Art Gallery of Japan. (the second largest if the rest area is added to calculation )

Kiba Park

A harmony of water and green trees, loved by both adults and children.

Kiba was prospered in Edo and Showa Period as “Town of Timber” to provide wood. When all the woodmen moved to the present Shinkiba Park , Kiba Park was maintained as just a park of water and green trees. In Showa 52, it was designated by the government as a park to celebrate the fiftieth year of the Emperor’ reign. It is fulfilled with facilities such as Barbecue Square, Tennis Court,… Every year in October, a festival is hold by Koto District Resident.