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Ota City CIR Bethany Cummings Introduces the charms of the hydrangea at Tamagawadai Park

Introducing the charm of the city felt by International Exchange member Bethany Cummings at Tamagawadai Park, a place famous for its hydrangeas, which are in full bloom during the rainy season. Hydrangea: The Flower of Rainy Season Every year during the rainy season from around June to July...

Food & Drink

Exploring Ota: Hanepyon Walk Vol.2 (Gyoza Edition)

Ota City's official PR character, Hanepyon, has released a new video introducing the charm of the city. Walk with Hanepyon while visiting tourist spots and shopping streets in the city to deepen understanding with the local people. In this second installment, Hanepyon teaches us about the ...

Art & Culture

Hanepyon Manhole Covers Launch in Ota City

In collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Ota City has installed manhole covers in three locations: Rokugo, Kamata, and Omori. These have been designed with the official Ota City PR character, Hanepyon, which was created to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Ota City administr...

Event - Early June

Rokugo-jinja Shrine Children's Lion Dance

A trio of children perform a Japanese lion dance to the music of flute and sasara (Japanese percussion instrument). This folk art dance, said to repel the evil spirits with the lion's energy, has been passed down over generations.

Accommodation

Voga Corte Chidoricho

7,000-20,000 yen per night (tax and service charge included) * Varies depending on room type and time of year. This residential hotel has a kitchen, desk, and sitting space. 3 minutes walk from Chidoricho Station, 4 minutes walk from Shimomaruko Station. It is located in a quiet residential area..

Event - Mid-May

Shunsho-no-Hibiki: A Spring Evening Concert of Traditional Japanese Music

The Shunsho-no-Hibiki Concert was started in 1995 in order to commemorate the completion of the Iketsukihashi Bridge, a triple-arched bridge built on the west bank of Senzokuike Pond, and featured a performance from the great fue master Sanzaemon Takara, a Living National Treasure. Musicians playing..

Things To Do

We Know Quick Language Training & Information

For those requiring information regarding Japanese communication and living and traveling in Japan, English/Japanese bilingual advisers living in Japan long-term provide support through Skype. *For more information check out the Facebook page: We Know Japan. Campaign: Free 25 minute Skype session..

Things To Do

Heiwajima Boat Races

Spice up your time in Tokyo with a day at the races. The boat races, that is. Ota City is home to one of Japan’s few boat racing stadiums, where groups of six boats at a time compete in a watery arena in a sport not unlike horse racing. The races in Ota City take place in a saltwater canal track,..

Itineraries

Ota City Itinerary for Foodies

Japan is a paradise for food lovers, with an emphasis on high-quality ingredients and a dedication to both its washoku heritage and culinary innovation. Every region and even individual towns boast specialty products or foods that differ from anywhere else in the nation. Tokyo itself ma...

Event - Mid-March

The Omori Nori Walk

We will be holding a 10-kilometer walk event to the nori wholesale stores in the Umeyashiki and Omori areas. “Nori” is a type of dried seaweed known and loved throughout Japan as an ingredient in many foods, such as hand-rolled sushi and tsukudani. In recent years, it has been the center of much..

Things To Do

Sesame Shop Iitomo

Let's eat sesame because it's good for our health.

Itineraries

Authentic Japan: One Day Itinerary Through Ota City, Tokyo

Whether you’re looking for a Tokyo sightseeing area that offers a local cultural experience or a way to pass the time on a long layover at Haneda Airport, Ota City in southeastern Tokyo is the place to visit. Ota City is the largest of Tokyo’s 23 wards. Most tourists have probably ...

Things To Do

Senrokuya

A refined cafe, connecting locals with other folks. The appeal of this shop combines the warmth of people with a timeless, beloved local flavor. Senrokuya is nestled just around the corner from Umeyashiki Station on the Keikyu Main Line, on the Umemori Platform. It opened in April 2014 and is a..

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Kanda Rihatsu-kan (Hair Salon Kanda)

Shaving women’s faces with a traditional Japanese razor. For those not used to shaving the peach fuzz on women’s faces, this may feel strange, but please experience this Japanese custom. Run by female barbers Campaign: Face mask provided.

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Ota Folk Museum

The Ota City Folk Museum offers a host of exhibits related to the physical and cultural history of Ota City. On the ground floor, take a journey back in time to the early traces of settlement in the area, with pottery shards and other recovered artifacts. A floor map details the location and role of..