A Local Tour in Shibamata, Tokyo – History, Temple & River Fish Cuisine!【東京・柴又】寅さんの町で味わう歴史と絶品グルメ
hi everyone today I’m taking you to Shiba Mata a nostalgic town in Katsushika Tokyo it takes about 45 minutes by train from Tokyo station to Shiba Mata station this area developed around Taishakuten Temple founded in the early Edeto period the Edeto River lies behind with old rural scenery still intact because of its deep history and preserved townscape it was designated a national important cultural landscape in 2018 let’s take a stroll through this charming old town our tour starts at Sheiba Mada Station this place is famous as the setting for the It’s Tough Being a Man movie series it ran from 1969 to 1995 with a total of 48 films it holds the Guinness World Record for the longest film series with one lead actor right outside the station there’s a statue of Torisson the main character [Music] step outside and you’ll see the lively Taiishaku 10en shopping street you’ll find traditional snacks like kusa dango rice crackers and pickles this path has led to the temple for over 100 years [Music] at the end of the street is Shiba Mata Da Shakaten its official name is Da Koji Temple founded in 1629 it enshrines Daishakaten a guardian deity in Buddhism you can take off your shoes and go inside but please note that photography is prohibited inside the main hall from this point forward after passing through the main hall you will come to a corridor which says there is a charge from this point forward please buy a ticket and for 400 yen you can check out the amazing sculpture gallery in the back let’s go take a look let’s start with the wooden carvings on the walls they depict stories from the Lotus Sutra and are incredibly detailed 10 artisans created them between 1922 and 1934 there are explanations in both Japanese and English you’ll be amazed by their power and precision next we’re stopping by Yamamoto Te just a short walk away it was built in the late Thai to early Showa period it blends traditional Japanese and Western architectural styles entry is 100 yen and you can enjoy matcha and sweets the garden was ranked third in Japan in 2024 by a US magazine relaxing in a quiet tatami room with that view is something special to finish off we visit Kawacia a famous riverfish restaurant it’s been serving food since the 1770s over 250 years ago while waiting for the order to arrive let me explain a little about carp in Japan carp used to be served shoguns in emperors and was also served on special occasions such as celebrations and festive occasions in order to be tasty the fish must be alive until just before cooking which is why the restaurant has a fish tank like this one i tried koi arai and koi koku koi arai is sliced carp rinsed in hot water and chilled it’s usually served with vinegared miso it’s light slightly chewy and really refreshing qui koku is a hearty soup made with carp and red miso of course you can drink it like miso soup however the fish has a lot of bones so please be careful both dishes reflect the wisdom and techniques of traditional Japanese cuisine and they were absolutely delicious so how was your trip through Sheiba today we explored some of its most iconic sites but next time we’ll take a deeper look at some hidden gems thanks for watching and see you in the next video
🎌東京の下町・柴又を歩く！レトロな雰囲気と日本文化が色濃く残る街を6分でご案内します。
本動画では、映画『男はつらいよ』で有名な柴又を訪れ、歴史ある「帝釈天題経寺」や美しい「山本亭の日本庭園」、老舗川魚料理店「川千家」での鯉料理などを巡ります。
江戸時代から続く門前町の風景や、昭和の懐かしさが残るこの町は、2018年に東京都で初めて「重要文化的景観」に指定された注目の観光地です。
観光・歴史・グルメ・和の風情が詰まった柴又を、ぜひご覧ください！
📍紹介スポット：柴又駅｜帝釈天参道｜帝釈天題経寺｜彫刻ギャラリー｜山本亭｜川千家（鯉あらい・鯉こく）
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🚶♂️ Explore Shibamata, a nostalgic neighborhood in Tokyo where time stands still!
This 6-minute video takes you on a cultural journey through Shibamata, famous as the setting of the beloved Japanese movie series “It’s Tough Being a Man.”
Visit the historical Taishakuten Temple, stroll down the retro shopping street, admire the beautiful Japanese garden of Yamamoto-tei, and try traditional river fish dishes at a 250-year-old restaurant.
Recognized as Tokyo’s first Important Cultural Landscape in 2018, Shibamata offers the perfect mix of history, food, and local charm.
📍Spots featured: Shibamata Station｜Taishakuten Sando｜Taishakuten Temple｜Wood Carving Gallery｜Yamamoto-tei｜Kawachiya (Koi Arai & Koi-koku)
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【Production Notes】
– No sound effects were used
– Background music by MaouDamashii (Koichi Morita), a free music service