Edo River Scenery from Shibamata and Yakiri no Watashi

Katsushika Ward's Shibamata is known as the setting for the film 'It's Tough Being a Man,' a traditional downtown area. After walking along the approach to Taishakuten Temple, you cross the Edo River via the 'Yakiri no Watashi' ferry to reach Matsudo City on the opposite bank in Chiba Prefecture. The leisurely flow of the Edo River viewed from the hand-rowed ferry boat makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. Though just a few minutes' boat ride one way, the charm of this ferry service that continues from the Edo period offers a precious time-slip experience you can savor within Tokyo.