A Stroll through Tokyo's Nihonbashi 🌸

A Hidden Gem of Edo Era Culture and Commerce 🌈 Old Tokyo has a saying: "Everything begins at Nihonbashi." Nihonbashi is the district I believe embodies the richest traditional commercial and cultural atmosphere in Tokyo. 🌿 The history of Nihonbashi dates back to the Edo period under the Tokugawa shogunate. 🌈 It was the starting point of the "Five National Highways" of Japan, which is why it's also known as the "Origin of Japan." 🌈 Many ukiyo-e woodblock prints have depicted the bustling Nihonbashi. 🌿 From the early days of the Edo shogunate to the Meiji period, it was the commercial heart of Japan. 🎎 Today, Nihonbashi is located in the heart of Tokyo. It's just a 20-minute walk to Tokyo Station or Ginza, and only 850 meters from the Imperial Palace. 🌈 The area is surrounded by department stores, century-old shops, and art museums. It's a fashionable district steeped in history and culture. 🌇 🌿 #Tokyo #Nihonbashi #TokyoStroll 🌿