Life in the Neighborhood
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is the neighborhood haccobo Studio calls home. Its character comes from the people who live and work here, and the culture they carry into everyday life.
Take a walk beyond the studio to find cafés, small shops, gardens, and art. Between these stops, leave a little time simply to enjoy the streets and the everyday rhythms of the neighborhood.
Make a Day of It
Enjoy a day in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, with your fermentation class at its heart. Adjust the order to suit your class time and the opening hours of the places you choose.
Morning — Coffee
Start with a coffee at one of the neighborhood cafés.
Your Class — Japanese Fermentation
Join your miso and Japanese fermentation experience at haccobo Studio. If you have booked the optional supermarket mini-tour, explore fermented seasonings used in everyday Japanese cooking.
Afternoon — Gardens, Museums & a Walk
Visit the Fukagawa Edo Museum, Kiyosumi Gardens, or the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, then browse local shops along the way.
A Local Meal
When you are ready for another meal, try Fukagawa-meshi, a local clam-and-rice dish.
One More Stop
Round off your day with a glass of sake or a local craft beer.
Places to Visit
Coffee & Cafés
A neighborhood café close to haccobo Studio, ideal for a coffee before or after your class.
Stop for a coffee near Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station on your way to or from the studio.
Gardens, Museums & Local History
Follow the paths around the pond and enjoy the changing views of water, stones, and greenery.
Step inside a life-size recreation of an Edo-period Fukagawa neighborhood for a glimpse of everyday life at the time.
Explore contemporary art at a museum close to haccobo Studio.
Local Food & Shopping
Try Fukagawa-meshi, a local dish of rice cooked with clams, at this restaurant near the Fukagawa Edo Museum.
Browse kimono, yukata, festival clothing, and Japanese accessories at this shop established in 1924.
Sake & Craft Beer
Explore Japanese sake and other drinks at a bottle shop with a kakuuchi standing bar.
Enjoy a craft beer at this neighborhood brewery and bar near Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station.
Please check each venue’s official website or Instagram for opening hours, closures, and exhibition information before visiting.