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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 is located east of the Tokyo metropolitan center, bounded by the Sumida River to the west and the Arakawa River to the east. Its major districts include Kameido, Kiba, Kiyosumi, Monzen-nakachō, Shirakawa, and Toyosu. The waterfront area of Ariake is in Kōtō, as is part of Odaiba.
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.
Known as the traditional home of sumo, Fukagawa reaches from Kiba and Monzen-Nakacho stations in the south to around Kikukawa and Sumiyoshi stations in the north, while Kiyosumi-Shirakawa...
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.
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Jul 24, 2024 · Fukagawa remains as the name of a major temple in the district – Fukagawa Fudo. The area also plays host to one of Tokyo’s most famous festivals – the Fukagawa Matsuri – which takes place in mid-August each year.
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