Monnaka grew from the 17th century as the temple town of Tomioka Hachimangu and still has the down-to-earth Fukagawa feel of a merchant shitamachi. Locals eat Fukagawa-meshi, clams over rice, and the Fukagawa Hachiman festival at Tomioka Hachimangu is the district's big event.
- Address
- Around Monzen-Nakacho station, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Streets always open
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 2 h
- Price
- Free to wander
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order Fukagawa-meshi, the local clam and rice dish.
- Spring brings the Oedo Fukagawa Sakura Festival along the canals (GO TOKYO).