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Fukagawa (深川) is a district in Kōtō, Tokyo. It is traditionally part of the Shitamachi area of Tokyo. Formerly, it was a ward of the historical Tokyo City. In 1947, Fukagawa was incorporated into the ward of Kōtō, together with Suginami.
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The Fukagawa Edo Museum is a good place to familiarize yourself with the area’s extensive history. Smaller than its behemoth brother, Ryogoku’s Edo-Tokyo Museum, there’s still plenty here to get a firsthand feel of life in the Edo Era (1603–1867), including a life-size reconstruction of part of the old neighborhood which features a day to night lig...
The area’s growth in popularity over the years, particularly with young artists, has fueled plenty of new hangouts in which to enjoy craft beers, quality brews and baked goods. Thankfully, many establishments have chosen to renovate rather than rebuild their properties, which helps retain the neighborhood’s shitamachi vibe. Exemplifying this approa...
Fukagawa also has a strong association with the renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho, who lived in the area between 1680 and 1689. At one end of Umibe Bridge over the Sendaibori Canal is a bronze statue of the poet perched outside a small replica facade that marks the starting point of his travels in 1689, which culminated in his most famous body of w...
As you might expect, an area with such profound history is not without a plethora of temples and shrines to visit. Pay your respects to the enshrined Fukagawa Seven Gods of Fortune — Ebisujin at Tomioka Hachimangu (also noteworthy as the birthplace of modern sumo tournaments and focal point of the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival or “water-splashing fest...
Kōtō (江東区, Kōtō-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward refers to itself as Kōtō City in English. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 488,632, and a population density of 12,170 persons per km 2. The total area is approximately 40.16 km 2.
Mar 24, 2024 · Nestled in the eastern part of Tokyo, Fukagawa stands as a living testament to the city's rich history and traditional charm. Just 3 kilometers east of the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station, this historic neighborhood in Koto ward offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the soul of old Edo.
Fukagawa is a traditional shitamachi district located 2 km east of Nihombashi, on the eastern side of the Sumida river, just across the Eitai-bashi bridge. In August it holds one of Tokyo's three major festivals, the Fukagawa Matsuri.
The historical Fukagawa area in Koto Ward, part of the Edo-era shitamachi (downtown), is located just across the Sumida River from well-known neighbourhoods like Nihonbashi and Ningyocho but...
The Fukagawa Edo Museum is a museum of old Edo in the former Fukagawa ward (now Kōtō ward) of Tokyo, Japan. It consists of a large, covered, life-size replica of a Tokyo shitamachi neighborhood from around 1840, near the end of the Tokugawa period.
