Fukagawa & Morishita
- Publié le : 28/12/2012
- Par : Japan Experience
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Fukagawa & Morishita. Read about Fukagawa and Morishita, adjacent districts in eastern Tokyo that are treasure troves of antiquity.
Tokyo Area Guide: Fukagawa & Morishita 深川
Fukagawa began life as a merchant district in the old city of Edo, and much
of what is worth visiting today harks back to those merchant beginnings.
The present mood of the area is reflected in its surroundings: spacious,
clean, subdued in color and somewhat old, but with very few rough edges.
Kiyosubashi, Tokyo
Kiyosumi Teien Gardens, Tokyo
For the visitor its main draw is its exquisite Kiyosumi Teien Gardens, the reconstructed Edo era village in the Fukagawa Edo Museum, parks, a myriad of beautiful temples, its links with the haiku poet Basho, and its proximity to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. Read more about Fukagawa & Morishita.
Kiyosumi Teien Gardens, Tokyo
Stone Lantern, Kiyosumi Teien Gardens, Tokyo
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