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Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$418.53
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Overview
Shibamata offers a nostalgic journey through a beloved town filled with rich history and culture. This tour showcases the stunning Taishakuten temple, renowned for its intricate wood carvings, alongside the charming Yamamoto-tei residence and vibrant shopping areas.
- 🍡 Stroll along the picturesque path lined with sweet dango dumpling and rice cracker shops leading to Taishakuten temple, also known as the "Temple of Wood Carving".
- 🏯 Visit the grand Nitenmon gate at Shibamata Taishakuten temple, a historic structure made from hard, mold-free zelkova trees, boasting a legacy of around 400 years.
- 🌳 Discover the ancient "zuiryu no matsu" pine tree within the temple grounds, thought to be over 500 years old and symbolizing a dragon ascending to heaven.
- 🖼️ Explore the wooden Carving gallery and the tranquil Suikei-en Japanese garden at Shibamata Taishakuten, with an admission fee of 400 yen per person.
- 🏡 Relax at Yamamoto-tei, a former wealthy merchant's residence showcasing a unique blend of Japanese-Western architecture and serene garden views.
- 🍵 Enjoy matcha tea and sweets while sitting on a tatami mat, listening to the soothing sound of a waterfall in the garden.
- 🌆 Visit the Soramachi shopping area at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, featuring restaurants, shops, and the engaging Sumida Aquarium with active penguins.
- 🕯️ Experience the enchanting atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, illuminated from sunset to 11:00 pm for a magical night view.
- 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making it easy to navigate the area.
- 👶 Specialized infant seats are available to ensure a comfortable experience for families with young children.
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Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- National Licensed Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Admission Fees of Japanese Garden, House
- Lunch
- Private transportation
Meeting point
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ShibamataThe tour starts by strolling along the approaching path to Shibamata Taishakuten temple nicknamed "Temple of wood carving". Shibamata is also loved by the locals as the town where famous movie actor, Tora-san lived. In front of JR Shibamata station there is a pair of bronze statues of “Tora-san” and his younger pretty sister “Sakura”.
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Taishakuten-SandoAt the end of approaching path there is a grand gate called Nitenmon of Shibamata Taishakuten temple having roughly 400 year's history.Nitenmon gate was built all using hard and mold free zelkova trees so as to last long, plus for artistic beauty.When you enter the compound first pray to the Bodhisattva, then purify yourself at the purification place.A huge Kuromatsu pine tree in the temple complex is named “zuiryu no matsu” meaning “the dragon ascends to the heaven”. The pine tree is thought to be over 500yrs old.
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Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)The main hall leads to wooden Carving gallery and traditional Japanese garden called Suikei-en (admission: 400yen/person).There are such a numerous wood carvings inside and outside that the temple is called “Temple of Carving”. After visiting the gallery let's take off your shoes and walk the corridor leading to the Japanese garden “Suikei-en” within the compound.While on the wooden corridor encircling the garden you can enjoy seasonal changing scenery.
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YamamototeiWithin a few minutes from Shibamata Taihakuten temple is Yamamoto-tei, a former merchant's residence where features Japanese – Western style, creating a harmony of a Japanese drawing room, western architecture and Japanese garden.All rooms are open designed with few walls in between and face the garden over corridor.You can relax sitting on tatami mat hearing sound of waterfall water to the back of the garden, eating Match tea & sweet available here.
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Tokyo SkytreeSoramachi is amusement spot located at the foot of Tokyo Sky Tree having Sumida aquarium and restaurants & shopping areas where you may find perfect souvenirs. During the daytime visitors can see penguins swimming actively in The Sumida aquarium.
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Senso-ji TempleSensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and most popular among the locals. The area from the Thunder gate through the main hall of Sensoji temple has been lit up from the sunset to 11:00 pm. It creates a fantastic night view with very little people while Sensoji temple is very crowded with tourists and worshippers during daytime.
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Tokyo Highlights, Shibamata, Temple of Wood Carving, Japanese Style House
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$418.53
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!