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Shibamata Haikara Yokocho and Toy Museum

Get off at Keisei Shibamata Station and face the main walk leading to Taishakuten temple to find a building with an extra special flair. This former “dagashi” or retro sweets shop in Katsushika-ku was turned into Shibamata Haikara Yokocho & Toy Museum in 2004, by its owner who specializes in children’s candy and toys.

Kita-Senju, Katsushika
Museums

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There are so many toys, snacks, and arcade games from my childhood here. The old street in Shibamata is full of nostalgic memories from the past.

The Ashikaga School

Known as the oldest school in Japan, this site was designated as a national historic landmark in the 10th year of the Taisho era (1922). There are various theories concerning its establishment. Some believe it to be an academic institution for classical studies originating from the Nara period (around 710 to 794). Others say it was built by Ono no Takamura in the 9th year of the Tencho era (832). Still others theorize that it was founded by Yoshikane Ashikaga, who also built Banna-ji Temple during the early Kamakura period (around 1185 to 1333). However, the school's origins remain unknown to this day.

Ashikaga
Tourist Attractions

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This is the oldest school in Japan and was deeply influenced by Chinese Confucianism. It's now recognized as a Japanese heritage site.

Ashikaga Orihime Shrine

If you are looking to meet the perfect partner, then why not take a trip to famous power spot Ashikaga Orihime Shrine, and ask the gods to help? Many people come to the shrine to find their perfect match, not just from Ashikaga but from all over the country.

Ashikaga
Shrines & Temples

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The shrine looks beautiful from the front and was modeled after the Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Kyoto. On the left, there's a slope with many colorful torii gates, each color representing a different kind of blessing.