A town steeped in history yet open to change, KITAHON has long been a gateway to Tokyo.
During the Kamakura period, Shinagawa prospered through trade. It
would later become a transportation hub called “Shinagawa-juku”
during the Edo period.
At the time, “Edomae” seafood was
famous, and Shinagawa transformed into a resort area where people
enjoyed leisure activities such as clamming and boating.
Japan’s
first railway began operating during the Meiji period, which enabled
Shinagawa to contribute to the development of Japan as the Keihin
Industrial Zone.
Continuing to change with the times, the city
has maintained a welcoming atmosphere for foreign visitors and
cultures. Throughout the years, the shopping district has supported
the lives of its residents.
The city’s current landscape,
where traditional roads and back alleys coexist with high-rise
buildings and condominiums, is preserved through the tireless
efforts of people who love their home.
There has been a tradition in Shinagawa of enjoying festivals for over 400 years, and residents of KITAHON still love their festivals. If you’re lucky, you might see festival preparations or even an actual festival during your stay.
オススメ観光スポット
屋形船
Yakatabune
On a “Yakatabune” traditional houseboat, you can have a fascinating time enjoying Japan to the fullest and enjoy the views of Tokyo Bay and a Japanese traditional cuisine all at once. Why not experience the unique tastes of Japan on a Tokyo Bay cruise?
『ゴジラ』初上陸
スポット
“Godzilla” set his first step here
“Godzilla” is the world famous Japanese movie and was remade in Hollywood. In its first version, Gozilla was borned in the Pacific and made his first step here, on Yatsuyama Over pass.
品川神社
Shinagawa Jinja
(shrine)
This shrine was established in 1187 in Kita Shinagawa.
On
the premises are many sights to see such as the Shinagawa Fuji
which is a small mound representing Mt.Fuji to worship, and
the “ichiryumanbai” spring where legend has it that washing
money with the water and then subsequently using that money
will enable one to receive substantially multiplied money in
return.
