Hello, fellow travel lovers!
This time, I’ll be sharing the fun that comes after visiting Taishakuten Temple – a stroll along the vibrant Taishakuten Sando (shopping street).
Of course, I'll introduce not only the delicious street food and shopping, but also spots where you can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era!
After the temple visit, I had a hearty breakfast at Kameya Honpo!
After paying my respects at Taishakuten, it was finally time for the moment I'd been waiting for!
The street food tour along the Sando begins!
Feeling quite hungry, I headed straight to Kameya Honpo first.
I enjoyed a hearty breakfast!
The set meal came with a delightful dango dessert, which is irresistible for dango lovers!
Udon and a mini kakiage-don (tempura rice bowl)!
Katsudon set meal!
Inside Kameya Honpo, the walls are completely adorned with photos of Tora-san!
The atmosphere brings you back to the Showa era, filling you with a sense of nostalgia.
With both my stomach and heart satisfied, it was time to dive into the Sando shopping!
Sando shopping is all about dango, pickles, senbei… and occasionally Buddhist altar goods?
Now that I was full, it was time to start shopping along the Sando!
The lineup of shops along the Sando is dango, pickles, senbei... then more dango, senbei, pickles, and occasionally Buddhist altar goods (haha).
I couldn’t resist, so I grabbed dango and senbei from each shop that caught my eye. By the time I left the Sando, my eco-bag was packed and heavy.
I had a feeling that the weight of my shopping bag might just reflect on my body too... (haha).
Showa Experience! Shibamata Haikara Yokocho
The last place I visited was Shibamata Haikara Yokocho.
Here, rows of Showa-era snacks were lined up, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
Feeling like I had stepped back into the Showa era, I headed toward the station.
Or so I thought...
Got a shuro tawashi (palm fiber scrubber) at “Shibamata Tamaya”!
So, after leaving Shibamata Haikara Yokocho and heading towards the station, I spotted yet another intriguing shop!
The shop is called “Shibamata Tamaya.” Its exterior already gave off an intriguing vibe, so I couldn’t help but get closer. As I approached, a cheerful and lively lady greeted me with her quick-witted banter.
Drawn in by her saying, “This one’s highly recommended!”, I found myself browsing through various items. Before I knew it, I had picked up… a shuro tawashi. But this isn’t just any ordinary scrubber!
It’s a shuro tawashi that can also be used to wash your body (haha). I just had to try it! So, thanks to the lady’s persuasive talk, I ended up buying one.
A handcrafted tawashi for 2,200 yen. I can’t help but wonder… will it really have any beauty benefits?
Now, with the tawashi in hand, I’m heading to the station. I can’t wait to get both my body and mind squeaky clean with this shuro tawashi!
The journey continues... Wishing you all a wonderful trip! – TabiJunTabijun
Duration of stay here: 90 minutes
