Shibamata (Taishakuten and approach)
In Japanese: 柴又（帝釈天・参道）
The old temple town made famous by the "Tora-san" films. A street of traditional sweet and rice-cracker shops leads from the station to Taishakuten (Daikyoji), whose halls are covered in detailed Buddhist carvings.
Important Cultural Landscape (Katsushika Shibamata)
Nearby
- Tojo-tei (Tojogaoka Historical Park) ≈ 20 min by car
- Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens ≈ 35 min by car
- Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Tokyo Skytree ≈ 40 min by car
- Sensoji Temple ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- The approach street starts right outside Shibamata Sta. (Keisei Kanamachi Line)
- Fee
- Temple free; carving gallery and garden ¥400 (elementary/junior high ¥200)
- Good to know
- Taishakuten 9:00–18:00; garden 9:00–16:00. The garden is closed Dec 28–Jan 3 (the carving gallery stays open)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info