Blending into an extraordinary neighborhood in 14 steps.
From traveler to neighbor.

Blending into an extraordinary neighborhood in 14 steps.
From traveler to neighbor.

On your travels have you ever crossed paths with a town and thought, "I want to try living here."

Fukagawa, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is the town of neighbors.

The neighbors that at 9:00 am, with their own cup in hand, make their way to a local shop for fresh soy milk.

The neighbors that walk down the Fukagawa-Shiryoukan shopping district while greeting people on the street.

The neighbors that catch the sunset while staring at the evening sky from the Sumida river terrace.

If you see these neighbors who love and have a passion for this town, you may want to try living here yourself.

From Tokyo station it is only three kilometers to the plentiful nature and waterways of the Fukagawa Kiyosumi-Shirakawa neighborhood. The people who reside in this town live a rich lifestyle.

The shopping district has long maintained the same appearance. While the old temples and small factories are mixed amongst each other. Unique speciality shops dot the landscape. The galleries, Blue Bottle Coffee, coffee roasters, craft workshops, and wineries.

Producers and consumers are at a close distance, and the neighbors can sense the passion and value of the carefully produced local items. On a weekday afternoon, near the corner of a coffee shop, familiar faces come together and the chatting begins There is history here dating back to the Edo period with Ukiyoe, haiku, and sumo. This is a place that gives birth to up and coming new culture.

To the residents, and to the travelers, spending time here is not un-ordinary, it is extraordinary. You will gain the ability to think of the craftsman, make vivid memories, and create new friends. You will have the chance to visit shops you can only come across in this place, and you will meet the unique people who reside here. We want to offer you a one day opportunity to blend in with the neighbors.