林佳靜's Reviews

Yagiri-no-Watashi

Starting from the 1600s, this historical ferry has linked Shibamata in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward with the shore on the other side in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture.

• Kita-Senju, Katsushika
• Experiences Facilities

This is the only ferry still operating in Tokyo. There’s no set schedule—once enough people show up, the boat leaves. The ride takes about 5 minutes. It connects Shibamata in Katsushika Ward and Yakiri in Chiba. I was surprised that after a short while, the boatman switched to using a motor instead of rowing, which was different from what I had imagined.

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine

A shrine with a long history, founded in 1627 by a divine revelation. It is the largest Hachiman shrine in the Edo period and is still popularly known as the "Hachiman Shrine of Fukagawa”. There are 17 branch shrines in the precincts of the shrine, which are said to be beneficial for money luck, luck in winning games, and marriage.

• Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
• Shrines & Temples

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine has a long history and is the largest Hachiman shrine in Tokyo. Besides New Year’s visits, they also hold regular festivals and antique markets.
The shrine’s purification fountain is really impressive, with a golden phoenix on each side. Nearby, there’s a pond dedicated to the Fukagawa Dragon God, where you can place your written wishes in the water for blessings. There are also many monuments honoring sumo wrestlers who have achieved the highest ranks over the years.