Location: Katsushika
Top Things to do in Katsushika
What to do and see in Katsushika, Japan: The Best Places and Tips
Katsushika in Japan, from Asia region, is best know for Parks. Discover best things to do in Katsushika with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Katsushika
1. Mizumoto Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By John R - Matsudo, Japan
My wife and I recently visited Mizumoto Park and we were both taken aback by it's size, how well maintained it was and it's impressive bird sanctuary. The park is about a 15 min walk from Kanemachi station, but a bus does go from the station to the park every 15-20 minutes if you do not fancy the walk.
The park is divided into two sections - an area designed for picnics, with toilets and a playground, and another wilder, forested area with a lake that you can fish in. There are several bird viewing stations dotted around the forested/lake area and we were very surprised to see a large colony of birds in the sanctuary preparing their nests for spring. The entire park is very well maintained and clean, but please note you must keep your dog on a leash and kids are not allowed to use skateboards or roller-skates (cycling is permitted).
Mizumoto Park is possibly the largest park in the Tokyo area and would be great spot for Hanami season (cherry blossom viewing). On the opposite side of the lake is Saitama and another smaller park, Misato Park which is also worth a look.
I would recommend this Mizumoto-koen to families, bird watchers or anyone interested in escaping the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.
2. Shibamata Taishakuten (Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By J&S_Singapore - Singapore
The Temple is the highlight of all visits to the town of Shibamta. Quite easily to find from the 柴又 station; one just have to walk past the lively “Nakamise” Taishakuten Sando [帝釈天参道] (but please don’t compare with Nakamise-dori of Askakusa or Kawasaki Daishi Heiken-ji Temple). A rather touristy street with several tea houses and edo-styled houses selling interesting Japanese snacks and souvenirs .
At the end of the street you will come to the gates to the Buddhist Taishakuten Temple founded way back in 1629.. While it may be a major tourist destination within Tokyo itself it is well worth visiting for the amazing carvings on the temple walls, the serene and lovely garden and more… The real attractions are the exceptionally intricate wood carvings surrounding the temple, as well as the traditional garden - all of which are accessible by a well laid-out raised wooden pathway. But you have to pay entry for this. Else one can just explore the vast temple premise too.
The atmosphere is one of serenity, amid a crowd of worshippers.
Do coupled your trip here to other places of interest nearby such as Tora-san Museum, Yamamoto-tei, to make it more worthwhile.!
3. Katsushika Shibamata Torasan Memorial Hall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Gemini6_tadvisor - Lyon, France
This is a museum dedicated to Torasan, the main actor who played in once popular Japanese drama. It feels as if we went back in time to down town Japan of several decades ago. There is a sovenir shop, where it is possible to rent clothes and dress like Torasan for pictures.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By 900nippon - Tokyo, Japan
寅さん好きにはたまらない場所でしょう。しかし何も知識がなければ小さな商店街です。草団子は美味しかったです。ちょっとした散歩にはいいと思います。 The shopping street was shorter than that of SENSOUJI or Narita-san. There are some shops appearing a movie and the movie fans must be excited. Skewered mugwort dumplings with seaweed are the famous food of this shop.
5. Horikiri Shobu Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By ARTJPL - London, United Kingdom
If you like this flower, this is the place to go. The park is quite small (significantly smaller than Mizumoto Park which also has the flower) but has lots of variety. Have been here multiple times through the years because of the variety.
6. The statue of Futen no Tora
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By H K - New York
Look, if you don't know anything about Japan and the longest-running film series (1969-1994) in the whole goddamn world (according to Guinness), then why bother visiting the Tora-san statue? Yes, I grew up watching the series at the local Japanese theater in Los Angeles with the folks, but it really dated me when I was the youngest guy there visiting. Everyone else who visited there were no younger than 70 and in wheelchairs. One woman was on a stretcher with an IV stuck into her; I guess this is one of last dying wishes was to visit the icon. Sigh.
7. Yamamototei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Jessica T
I heard about Yamamoto-tei from a Japanese friend, when I asked about unique places to visit in Tokyo. I now recommend it to anyone visiting! The house and garden are stunning examples of Japanese architecture and traditional design philosophy. As a bonus, Yamamoto-tei is located in the charming historic area of Shibamata. From the station, you walk down an Edo-era style street with vendors selling traditional food and sweets. When you arrive at the very elegant Yamamoto-tei, you feel a distinct sense of serenity. Both the house and garden are immaculately preserved, and you can walk through the entire house, observing details of the architectural style, like paper screen doors, rich timber beams, hanging scrolls, and tatami floors. The former living room has been converted into a beautiful tea room, with expansive views of the garden. The garden itself is a marvel - immaculate yet lush, with hundreds of different varieties of trees and shrubs, a pond, and a waterfall that provides a calming soundtrack. I sat for a long time drinking green tea and looking out onto the garden, entranced. This is a very special experience, and for just ¥100 entrance!
8. Kameari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By mini-min-mini-minnie - Tokyo
Kameari lies to the East of Tokyo which is Kastushika-ku. Kameari has become famous because of Japanese comic called “Kochira Kastushika-ku Kameari Kouenmae Hashustujyo” which is set in Kameari. Kameari is the old part of Tokyo, and there are great deals of old Tokyo’s atmosphere. And also you can see developed area like shopping mall. You can eat local food such as Monjya-yaki, Japanese-style confectionery and so on.
9. Nanzoin Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By J&S_Singapore - Singapore
We took the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line from Tenjin and align at KidoNanzoimmae sta. (remember not Sasaguri sta itself). After walking through the small station is the bridge (with musical notes) you will reached the junction to highway, there’s a couple of souvenir stores (explore wide collection of Japanese hats and wooden sandals, cheaper too.). Turned right at the end and a short 20 metres and crossed the road to the Temple ground. There is a small road which leads up into the Nanzo Temple area, with more shops along the way.
Nanzoin Temple is a large complex with many smaller shrines scattered over the hillside. Being nestled on the slopes of a Sasaguri mountain range, the grounds at Nanzoin Temple are small but beautiful. Along the way there are some nice and interesting features which included Waterfalls, statues, caves and lit candles in many areas. Following a small stream up leads to more several small caves with altar pieces inside and rising above it all, a serene bamboo forest overlook the grounds. There are trail markers that led higher up the forest/mountainside but we did not venture further.
At the main Hondo building a sign points the way to the large bronze Buddha. This is via a tunnel and a fence path along the edge of the ‘hillside’. And there you will see the amazing large Buddha!. The Reclining Buddha's dimensions are impressive, 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighing in at 300 tons.. It was built back in 1995, The Shaka Nehan statue, which is familiarly known as "Nebotoke-san" (sleeping Buddha). One needs to pay to see the statue's interior, we gave it a miss.
Quite surprised that this amazing and fantastic site is not frequently being mentioned. Do spend some time and enjoy the wonderful ambience as the Mountains and lush nature around Nanzoin are breathtaking ... Very interesting getaway and a great experience!
10. Tateishi Nakamise Shotengai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By yumikofam - Tokyo, Japan
Tateishi-Nakamise-Shoutengai is next Tateishi-Ekimae-Shoutengai. There is a lot of Showa era (around 1950 ) retro shops.
This is only street you can see and feel, go back to the time of old Japanese local people life in Tokyo^^ I'm sure, this would be very precious and valuable experience.
立石駅前商店街の並んだ先には、戦後から発展した立石仲見世商店街があり 細いアーケードにレトロな店がひしめき合っています。
都内のどこを見回っても、これだけ古いままの商店街が残っている場所は無いと思います。懐かしい 古き・良き昭和そのもです＾＾
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