Hometown of Tora-san: Brimming with the Atmosphere of Shitamachi

The approach that leads to the Shibamata Taishakuten Temple in Katsushika Ward served as the central location for the movie series “It’s Tough Being a Man”. In stores and souvenir shops that line the long approach, you can enjoy area specialties such as kusa dango, sembei, or tsukudani. On the way, you’ll even find the sweets shop used during the filming of the Tora-san movies! The lingering shitamachi atmosphere of those days makes it a popular spot among fans and provides the perfect settings to immerse yourself into the world of Tora-san. After you get off at Shibamata station, enjoy a stroll around town, just like Tora-san used to.