Old Tokyo 🇯🇵 Hidden Retro Town | Showa-Era Café, Travel Itinerary in Shibamata Day Trip

Most people visiting Tokyo have never heard of this place. Shibamata is a neighborhood where the Showa era never really left. From retro cafes filled with vintage toys, to nostalgic candy shops and old-school arcades, this hidden side of Tokyo feels like stepping into a time capsule.
In this vlog, we explore Shibamata’s iconic streets, starting with a Showa-era retro cafe where colorful cream sodas and classic treats like pudding are unforgettable. We visit a vintage arcade shop where classic pinball machines and Super Mario games bring back the childhood joy of simpler days. Walking through Taishakuten Sando, the main shopping street, we try local delicacies from family-run stores that have been here for decades.

We also visit the historic Taishakuten Temple, a peaceful sanctuary known for its beautiful wooden carvings, and end the day at Yamamoto Tei—a merchant’s historic mansion where we enjoyed iced matcha and wagashi while sitting on tatami rooms, with a view of a stunning Japanese garden.

This is not the Tokyo you see in travel guides. This is Tokyo’s hidden retro town. A place where every corner feels like a scene from a classic film, and every small detail pulls you into the heart of old Tokyo.

If you're looking for unique Tokyo spots away from the usual tourist trails, Shibamata is a must-visit!

✨Tokyo, Japan Travel Guide/Itinerary featured in this vlog:
📍Where to Go and What to Do in Tokyo,Japan / Shrines/Temples to Visit:
Shibamata Taishakuten Temple
Taishakuten Sando for Street Food
Tora San Statues, Tora San Museum
Shibamata Park
📍Where to Eat in Tokyo Recommendations: Restaurants & Cafes:
Yebisuya for Eel
Showa Retro Cafe Sepia for Pudding, Napolitan Pasta and Cream Soda
Yamamoto-tei Garden for Matcha and Wagashi
📍Where to Shop in Tokyo
Hakaira Yokocho for Dagashi, Arcades and Retro Games

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In this vlog:
0:01 Preview
0:48 Intro
3:08 Traveling to Shibamata
3:32 Shibamata Station
4:10 Tora-san and Sakura Statues
4:48 Showa Retro Cafe Sepia
12:27 Hakaira Yokocho
22:27 Yebisuya
25:31 Taishakuten Sando
30:16 Taishakuten Temple
35:32 Yamamoto-tei
40:45 Shibamata Park
41:40 Outro
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