🌿🍃 Ningyocho Amazake Yokocho, Tokyo 🌸

Ningyocho, derived from "dolls," was once a gathering place for craftsmen and is home to many century-old shops, exuding a rich atmosphere of daily life. 🌿🍃 🌺 This area was also known for its puppet theaters during the Edo period, hence the name. 🌿🍃 🌺 It was a base for Edo Kabuki and, with the thriving worship at Suijaku-gu, it was a very lively area back in the day. 🎭 🌺 "Edo" is the old name for Tokyo, particularly referring to Tokyo during the Edo period.🌿🍃 🌺 It is said that Edo's population exceeded one million in the early 18th century, making it one of the largest cities in the world at the time.🌿🍃 🌺 Even at the end of the Edo period, it had half a million people, still a metropolis on a global scale.🌿🍃 🌺 After World War II and the Great Tokyo Air Raid, there are not many areas that still retain the ambiance of the Edo period. 🌿🍃 Among them, "Nihonbashi & Ningyocho" is one of the few places in Tokyo where you can experience the downtown vibe of Edo! 🏮 🌺 Roasted Tea Specialty Store: Morinoen 🌺 Senbei Specialty Store: Kusakaya 🌺 Taiyaki Specialty Shop: Yanagiya 🌺 Century-Old Tofu Shop: Futaba 🌺 This is a historic street with a strong Edo character, definitely worth a visit! 🥰 #Travelogue #MyOffTheBeatenPathTravelTips