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Tokyo Hidden Gems: Shibamata | what to eat, things to do

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  • Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
  • Tokyo Hidden Gems: Shibamata | what to eat, things to do
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    Hi guys! Welcome to my Shibamata guide made in partnership with the Katsushika City Ward in Tokyo.
    Shibamata is a traditional part of Tokyo that's pretty much off the beaten path compared to places like Asakusa, Kawagoe, and Yanaka Ginza. If anything, going to Shibamata gives you a glimpse at how life was like a few generations ago. Today, we explore this charming part of Katsushika ward together!
    Our itinerary was as follows:
    1) Yamamotokei
    Tea and traditional Japanese sweets at a traditional tea house called Yamamoto-tei.
    - It was once the residence that was converted into a tea house a few years after the after the great Kanto Earthquake of 1923.
    - The sitting area looks out into a beautiful, award winning Japanese garden while the interiors boast of Western and Japanese interior design elements.
    2) Yagiri no Wabash
    After Yamamoto-tei we head over to Yagiri no Watashi. Before any modern infrastructure was developed, locals used to use this boat as a means of crossing the river. Nowadays it's more of a tourist spot than anything but it's still a fun experience to try.
    3) Shibamata Taishakuten
    Having finished our ride up and down the river, we walked over to Shibamata Taishakuten a temple that traces back to the 18th century. Its real name is Daikyoji Temple.
    4) Shibamata Shopping Street
    The path leading up to the temple is a winding shopping street filled with mom and pop shops selling traditional Japanese snacks from rice cakes to dumplings and candies. These also make great souvenirs since they are quite inexpensive.
    5) Yamatoya
    For lunch we had tempura at a 150 year old restaurant called Yamatoya. The staff were extra kind and spoke in English to us, had us film them preparing the tempura and overall it was such a pleasant experience. The tempura itself was crispy but tender and left me wanting more.
    6) Takagiya Toho
    Lastly, we ended our short trip to Shibamata by eating mugwort dumplings, a local specialty. Since Shibamata has a history of rice cultivation, the farmers used to mix it with homegrown mugwort. And the rest, as they say, is history.
    One of the reasons why I think you should visit Shibamata is because it's very much a hidden gem in Tokyo. It's not far to get to, very walkable and gives you a local experience without the crowds. The locals are friendly and eager to share about their town.
    Thank you to TESOL International Japan Co., Ltd., and Katsushika Ward for partnering with me on this video.
    💐about me💐
    Hi! My name is Heidi, and I've lived in Tokyo since 2019. I started out as a Japanese language student and since then I've passed the JLPT N4, JLPT N3, and N2 levels.
    In my free time, I love exploring what Japan offers: eating delicious Japanese food, cafe hopping, traveling to different prefectures, and so much more. In this channel, I document my life in Japan. Come join me!
    tags: #japantravel #japanvlog #tokyoguide

КОМЕНТАРІ • 31

  • @heidisarol
    @heidisarol  Рік тому +6

    Hi guys! Hope you get to visit Shibamata and appreciate all its local flavor hehe 🤭💖

  • @tanmayajadhav1306
    @tanmayajadhav1306 Рік тому +1

    Such a healing video! Its feels good even to watch it again and again.. shibamata is really a hidden gem! It’s peaceful and significant.

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! 🥰💕 Glad you enjoyed this video

  • @lynn9265
    @lynn9265 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much, I'll be going on my trip soon and this is really helping me plan :))

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому +1

      No worries! I hope you enjoooy 😍😋💖

    • @lynn9265
      @lynn9265 Рік тому

      @heidisarol thank you! I'm sure I will ^v^

  • @sandoslife
    @sandoslife 10 місяців тому +1

    Adding Shibamata to my next trip to Tokyo :3

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  10 місяців тому

      Yaaay! Hope you enjoy 😍💕💖

  • @mvccarlos
    @mvccarlos Рік тому +1

    Looks interesting! Got hungry again seeing all the food😋👍🏼

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому +1

      I hope you get to go on one of your trips to Tokyo! Super worth it. ;)
      Is Kyoto as crowded as they say now? hehe

    • @mvccarlos
      @mvccarlos Рік тому +1

      @@heidisarol yes it is. Lots of tourists.

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому +1

      @@mvccarlos Are the buses still ride-able? Or is it impossible to get on? huhu.

    • @mvccarlos
      @mvccarlos Рік тому +1

      @@heidisarol yes but they get full in the afternoon by 4pm. For some reason the bus seemed extra full today.

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому +1

      Tis the season I guess 😭

  • @happychristelle
    @happychristelle Рік тому +1

    This doesn't look like it's in Tokyo! So nice, also the Japanese subtitles are good for practicing Japanese reading 🤗

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому

      Right? Haha. Its very retro looking unlike Shibuya or Shinjuku!
      Thank you so much! 💖😍

  • @daifuku_lolo
    @daifuku_lolo Рік тому +1

  • @katrinapineda6873
    @katrinapineda6873 Рік тому +1

    Went here in 2017(?) and we were literally the only foreign tourists, there were just mostly Japanese oldies there. Until now I don't really see it covered in Tokyo travel guides so yes, still a hidden gem.

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому

      Exactly!!! Its really a hidden gem. Howd you find out about it? 🤭💖

    • @katrinapineda6873
      @katrinapineda6873 Рік тому +1

      @@heidisarol I probably googled "old neighborhoods in Tokyo" or something, saw that it looked Kyoto-esque and just went haha

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому

      Haha I guess thats one way to find it! Thanks so much for sharing Katrina 😍💖

  • @2aussietravellers
    @2aussietravellers 5 місяців тому +1

    We have Shibamata on our plan for May but didn't know about the boat crossing. Did it run at specific times or just when there are enough people? Would it be possible to do it if you don't speak Japanese?

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  5 місяців тому

      Hello! I found this on a Google Maps review. I hope it helps. It operates on weekends mostly.
      [Mid-March-November] Daily 10:00-16:00
      One-way ticket for adults (junior high school students and above) 200 yen, one-way ticket for children (4 years old and above) 100 yen

  • @user-ye7zm6ot8s
    @user-ye7zm6ot8s Рік тому

    Kilala mo po si Huten no torasan?

  • @lizzie7929
    @lizzie7929 Рік тому +1

    🎑🌸🌿💖☕️

  • @ayawatanabe2890
    @ayawatanabe2890 Рік тому +1

    Can more cities partner w Heidi pls!! ❤

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому

      Kilig haha! Thank you Aya 🥰💖 How have you been?

    • @ayawatanabe2890
      @ayawatanabe2890 Рік тому +1

      @@heidisarol Adding Shibamata to my list for sure!! Prepping for the move this May, hope everything goes as planned! 🤞Hope you're doing well 💕

    • @heidisarol
      @heidisarol  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Aya!!! I'm sure they will!!! So excited for you to come 😍💖 You too, happy to hear from you. 😘💖