Undiscovered by Tourists: Shibamata, the Hidden Face of Tokyo
Shibamata district, located 20 minutes from Tokyo Skytree by train, is a place that retains its simplicity, charm, and history.
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The area, relatively unknown to tourists, is mainly known to the Japanese because it was used as the setting for the very popular Tora-san film series, directed by Yamada Yoji between 1970 and 1990.
The Shibamata district, with its traditional architecture, appears as if frozen in time. This gives it an almost rural feel, more like one is in the countryside than in a district of the biggest city in the world. It’s a breath of fresh air, still in Tokyo but very close to the border with the adjacent prefecture, Chiba.
More information on Shibamata can be found on the official Tokyo travel guide website.
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