The Kiyosumi Shirakawa area is located in central Tokyo's Koto Ward, just three subway stops from Otemachi Station. The area is steeped in culture. The area's history dates back to the Edo period, when it developed as a water transportation hub. At the time, it was called "Fukagawa" and was created by reclaiming tidal flats. During the Meiji period, Kiyosumi Garden was built on the site of a wealthy merchant's residence and played a vital role in the area as an evacuation site after the Great Kanto Earthquake. Kiyosumi Garden is said to have been the site of the residence of the wealthy merchant Kinokuniya Bunzaemon during the Edo period. It later became the secondary residence of the Kuze clan, feudal lords of Sekijuku in Shimousa Province. After the Meiji Restoration, Yataro Iwasaki, founder of the Mitsubishi zaibatsu, renovated the garden. After the Great Kanto Earthquake, it was opened as a park, where it remains to this day. Even today, the area is known for its blend of modern architecture with streets that retain the atmosphere of the Edo period. Characterized by art, cafes, and abundant greenery, the area is dotted with stylish cafes and galleries, particularly those housed in renovated warehouses. It's also home to cultural facilities like the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and the Koto Ward Fukagawa Edo Museum. Natural spaces like Kiyosumi Garden, Kiba Park, and Etchujima Park offer relaxing retreats. Other attractions include Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and the Fukagawa Edo Museum Street Shopping Arcade. Located about 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, this area evokes the atmosphere of old Edo's downtown. The Kiyosumi Shirakawa area is also blessed with numerous shopping options. Akafuda-do Kiyosumi Branch, located just outside Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station, is a popular local supermarket offering affordable prices and a selection comparable to that of a small department store. Other supermarkets, such as Maruetsu Kiyosumi Shirakawa along Kiyosubashi Street and Shokuhinkan Aoba Fukagawa on the south side of Kiyosumi Park, allow you to do your everyday shopping without having to travel far. Another notable feature of the area is the many shopping streets in the area, including the Fukagawa Shiryokan Dori Shopping Street, just a two-minute walk from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station. In particular, Takahashi Norakuro Road (Takahashi Shopping Street), which runs from Kiyosumi Street towards Morishita Cultural Center, is filled with Norakuro, a manga character that was all the rage before the war, making daily shopping more enjoyable. If you head towards Monzen-Nakacho, you'll find atmospheric shopping streets such as Jinjo Fukagawa Goreiki Dori (Fukagawa Fudoson Shopping Association) and Fukagawa Nakacho Dori Shopping Street, where you can enjoy shopping while strolling around, making this an area uniquely appealing. The Kiyosumi Shirakawa area is also attractive for its convenient transportation access. The nearest station, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station, offers direct access to central Tokyo via the Toei Oedo Line and the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. The Toei Oedo Line provides direct access to Shiodome Station and Roppongi Station, while the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line provides direct access to Mitsukoshimae Station and Otemachi Station. Monzen-Nakacho Station and Morishita Station are also within walking distance, making it convenient to head directly to these stations when using the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line or Toei Shinjuku Line. The area is also served by numerous bus routes, including routes to Akihabara, Kameido, and Tokyo Skytree. The Nihonbashi district lies across the Sumida River, and depending on your destination, you can choose to access it by bus or on foot. Tokyo Skytree is also within walking distance. We recommend strolling through Tokyo's illuminated downtown area and looking out over the cityscape from the Skytree.