An Area Still Retaining the Friendly Character of Old Tokyo

Suitengu Shrine dedicated to the god of smooth delivery, often visited by young expectant mothers.The Amazake Yokocho Street and the textile wholesaler district.Various fairs including the Setomono-ichi, Bettara-ichi, Tori-no-ichi and Toshi-no-ichi.This area may be the best choice to enjoy the friendly atmosphere of old Tokyo to your heart's content.

(1)★k Suitengu Shrine

2-4-1 Nihonbashi-Kakigaracho Tel. 3666-7195
This shrine is believed to have strong divine power for safe childbirth, protection from water-related disasters, and success of restaurant and entertainment businesses. It attracts many worshipers, especially on January 5 when the year's first fair is held. It also conveys the friendly atmosphere of the good old days.

(2)★h Amazake Yokocho Street

Ningyocho, which escaped damage during the war, still retains some of the houses and shops of old Tokyo. The Amazake Yokocho Street is particularly attractive as a strolling course, with various old shops conveying a nostalgic mood.

(3)★h Chinaware market

A fair organized by chinaware wholesalers to sell all their products in stock. It is held in Ningyocho over three weekdays in early August each year. Bargain-hunters should not miss this fair!

(4)● Jusaburo Kan

3-6-9 Nihonbashi-Ningyocho Tel. 3661-0035
This facility displays puppets created by master Jusaburo Tsujimura and holds performances of puppet plays.

(5)● Meijiza Theater
2-31-1 Nihonbashi-Hamacho Tel. 3660-3939
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of its establishment, this theater underwent a total transformation and became an 18-story intelligent building. The seats on the first floor have been installed on a steeper slope while the seats on the second and third floors are designed so as to minimize the angle at which the audience has to look down. In this way, every seat offers the best possible stage visibility and comfort to the audience.

(6)★q Bettara-ichi (area around Takarada Ebisu Shrinet)

With a history dating back to sometime between the 1590s and 1610s, the Bettara-ichi, often referred to as the "radish fair," has long been a seasonal event associated with autumn in this area. On October 19 and 20 each year, many stands selling bettara-zuke, or pickled radish, line the roads in Nihonbashi-Odenmacho Ichinobu and along Ebisu-dori Avenue running through the eastern part of Nihonbashi-Honcho 3-chome.

(7)● Bakurocho and Yokoyamacho the textile Wholesalers District
A well-known wholesalers district specializing in textiles, clothing, and everyday items. This district originated with several fancy goods wholesalers that opened for business with travelers staying at the inns of Bakurocho during the Edo Period. Many of the wholesalers do not sell their wares to the general public, but some welcome their custom.

(8)● Toshi-no-ichi (Yagenbori Fudoson Temple)
A fair held between December 27 and 29 to sell New Year's decorations. Another fair offering textile products in stock at discount prices is also held concurrently.

(9)★a The Kiyosu Bridge

The Nihonbashi-nakasu end
Constructed in 1928, this bridge was modeled on a suspension bridge that spans the Rhine River in Cologne. In 2007, as a bridge that is managed by the prefectural and municipal governments, this bridge was for the first time designated as a cultural asset of national importance along with the Eitai and Kachidoki Bridges, which are downstream.