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5.Kita-Senju Exploration
A Fusion of Old and New!
Senju-juku (Senju Post Town) Walk from Kita-Senju station
Senju (Kita-Senju area) prospered during the Edo period (1603-1868) as one of Edo's four post towns, and still today, remnants from the Edo to Showa periods (1603-1989) can be found in the area. Since tax was imposed based on the size of the frontage, the frontage was narrow and the plot was long in the back, and alleys were created between houses. The area around Senju 1-5 chome, which retains the width of the streets from the Edo period, is now a busy shopping street, and you can stroll around while viewing the many alleys and the merchant houses built in the Edo period. Get information at Senjumachi-no-eki.
Information centers and events, etc. at Senju-shuku
Kyu-nikko-kaido (Senju 1-5 Chome)
Today, this area has busy shopping streets, including Shukubamachi-dori and Honcho Center-dori. These streets are dotted with old-fashioned stores and new shops started by the younger generations.
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Senju-machi-no-eki Open 9:00-17:00 (10:00-16:00 on Jan. 1-3) |
Akamon Temple (Shosenji Temple) Fair & Unveiling of Enma on Jan. 15-16, July 15-16
A centuries-old statue of Enma is unveiled and a fair is held in the temple ground
(2-11 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tel 03-3881-2358)
On the 15th and 16th of Jan. and July, the “Unveiling of Enma” is held in Shosenji Temple in Senju, which is the special occasion to see the statue of Enma-Daio (God, as the king of the underworld, who judges the dead who had committed terrible crimes while alive). The facial expression of the 1.8-meter tall Enma-Daio is scary. It is said that if you visit Enma-Daio, you will be forgiven for your daily sins. Also suffering by any illnesses, especially asthma and tonsillitis, is said to be alleviated if you pay respect to Enma-Daio.
Also, during the “Unveiling of Enma”, there will be many Japanese street food stalls around the temple, so, you can enjoy foods popular at Japanese food stalls, such as Yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) and Okonomiyaki (pancake with various ingredients)!
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How to Pray at the Incense Burner |
Buy a bundle of incense sticks.- Burn incense in the incense burner in front of the hall.
- Apply the rising smoke to the head, throat, shoulders, or other parts of the body you wish to heal.
- Pray for good health and recovery from illness.
Senju Festival around mid-September
Mikoshi (portable shrines) built in the Edo period parade through the town still today. The Jiguchi-andon (paper-covered lanterns) displayed in the town are also a must-see.
As the meaning of jiguchi, it represents a play on words, and the pictures of the andon were passed down through eight generations to the owner of the ema shop in Senju 4-chome.
*” Jiguchi” means “wordplay”, and the pictures on the lanterns are hand-drawn by 8th generation of Ema (Shinto plaque) shop owner in 4-chome in Senju.
Shukubamachi-dori - Recommended Spots
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Domremy Outlet Outlet store for western confectionery. If you want to buy sweets at a reasonable price, this is the place to go! It is located in the central area where the Senju-shuku main inn (where feudal lords and their chief retainers stayed) and other inns were once located during the Edo period. |
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Kadoya's Yarikake dango (rice dumpling.) This dango shop is particularly popular among many other similar ships in the Senju area. The dango is served immediately after grilled on the shichirin (charchaol grill) for the finishing touch. The freshly-grilled soft dough is really addictive. The shop offers dango in two flavors: thick sweet bean paste topping, and sweet and spicy soy-sauce-flavored dip. |
Honcho Center-dori - Recommended Spots
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Tonya-jo-ato(remains of wholesale store) & Blue Studio Originally, a wholesale store was located on this site. |
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Funa Aki Founded in 1917, this long-established tsukudani (food simmered in soy sauce and a little sugar) is located in what was once a center of river fish production. You will taste traditional Japanese delicacies that go well with a bowl of rice. Most of its products are preserved food, thus an ideal choice for souvenirs. |
Art spots
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BUoY Originally used as a public bathhouse and bowling alley, this site had been abandoned for nearly 20 years, then was turned into an art center. Art exhibits and performances are held in the basement and on the second floor. Please check the project schedule before visiting. |
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Nakacho-no-ie (Nakacho House) A beautiful Japanese house and garden, carefully preserved by the descendants of Ishide Kamonnosuke Yoshitane, one of the ancestors involved in the development of Senju in the early Edo period, is being used as the base for the art project "Art Access Adachi: Downtown Senju-Connecting through Sound Art (OTOMACHI)." It was built around 1930s. Various art exhibitions, performances, and events are held here. |
Renovating old buildings
Galleries, cafes, and restaurants in renovated old buildings are now popular in Adachi City, especially in the Senju area. The unique atmosphere of a time-honored building has a charm that cannot be experienced in a new building. Enjoy a relaxing time while reminiscing about the town's past. Here are some of examples. Try to find nice cafes while walking around the town.
Restaurants and other facilities in renovated old private houses
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Slow Jet Coffee A cafe renovated from a former garage. Enjoy delicious home-roasted hand-drip coffee in a comfortable space. Trattoria "AD’ACCHIO" next door, where you can enjoy wood-fired pizza, is also a renovated former soba noodle shop. |
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Wakaba Do A wooden house that used to be a private house in a back alley near Kita-Senju Station is now a calm and relaxing space with wooden pillars and beams. Bread and sweets are also homemade. A cafe where time passes warmly. |
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Cafe Kura A coffee shop in the building that used to be a pawnshop warehouse built around 1920s. At the entrance of the warehouse, a 30-centimeter-thick iron door is still being used. Once inside, the aroma of coffee wafts through the space with a high ceiling, giving a sense of calm. |
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KiKi Kitasenju Visitors can enjoy delicious Japanese tea and sweets in a space renovated by a couple from a 90-year-old house in an alley. Handmade daily goods necessities selected by the owner are also on sale. |
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A mano a mano The cafe was renovated from the rooms on the first floor of an over 50-year-old Showa-era apartment building and converted to a barrier-free space. Gelato using seasonal fruits and vegan curry are available. It is operated by a social welfare corporation and staffed by an alter ego robot. |
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Washoku Itagaki A Japanese restaurant housed in a traditional Japanese building built in 1938. Visitors can enjoy creative cuisine cooked with seasonal ingredients and delicious sake in the historic ambience mixed with novelty. |
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Ippo Ippo A former snack bar facing a shopping street has been renovated into a stylish tavern (izakaya) while maintaining the atmosphere of the original taste. The owner also runs a greengrocers and a sushi restaurant, so visitors can enjoy creatively prepared with delicious seasonal fish and vegetables. |
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Rojicoya This spot is a refurbished 90-year-old house located in a back alley. Japanese culture experience events such as Calligraphy, Ikebana (Flower arrangement), Ninja experience, Koto live performance, etc. are offered. Sundays are Japanese tea days, with delicious Japanese sweets made in collaboration with a local Japanese sweets shop. |
Spots where you can stay overnight
Lodging is recommended if you want to enjoy Senju, a key town in Adachi City. Since it is close to the center of Tokyo blessed with convenient transportation network, it is recommended to use Senju as a base for sightseeing in Tokyo. For example, how about this course?
Day 1: Walk around Senju visiting old private house cafes, etc. → public bath → barhopping → stay overnight / Day 2: Seafood breakfast at Adachi Market
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Guest House KAGARIBI The guesthouse was renovated from a private house that used to be a sushi restaurant. Another highlight is the utilization of fittings and furniture from public bathhouses and flower stores that were demolished in the city. |
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HOSTEL 1010 A reasonably-priced hostel, with an attractive space with a high ceiling, was a warehouse for dried fish in the past. Very close to Adachi Fish Market. The Mills Coffee, a coffee shop run by the same owner, is located next door. |
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HOTEL COCO GRAND KITASENJU The hotel's calm interior makes you feel at home. It is also nice to have a large bathroom, sauna (for men), and bedrock bath (for women). Buffet-style breakfast is popular. |
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URBAIN TOKYO UENO KITASENJU A business hotel popular for its convenient location. It also provides a welcome drink, free washer and dryer service, and a large lounge for chatting and working. |
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