[도쿄] Old Town Tokyo: Shinagawa-Juku Walking Tour

• Step into a peaceful area rich in history, where the spirit of the Edo period lives on. Shinagawa was once part of the Old Tokaido Road, the path samurais traveled to visit the Shogun in Kyoto a journey filled with tradition and stories.
• Explore traditional boats, quaint shops, and sacred sites as you experience a side of Tokyo rarely seen by visitors.
• ・Experience Yakatabune, traditional boats that once floated along Tokyo’s waterways
• ・Wander through charming streets lined with authentic Japanese shops and explore historic temples
• ・Climb a small hill to visit Shinagawa Shrine and uncover the unique secret behind its construction

Back in the Edo times, the shore near Shinagawa was used for fishing, and a small but prosperous fishing village sprang up. Although the area is no longer used for commercial fishing, there are still many nostalgic traces left to be seen. The juxtaposition between the skyscrapers in the background and the old houseboats docked in the water offers a perfect glimpse into Tokyo’s motto “where old meets new”. These days, the harbour houses "yakatabune", or recreation boats used for eating/drinking, along with the last remaining fishing boats. Only known to the locals are some hidden areas of houses undestroyed by the local development. The guide will show you into little alleyways lined with green hedges and great old homes where you can imagine what life used to be like in the fishing village.