Nature and Tradition: New Sides to Tokyo After Dark

While Tokyo transforms after sunset, there’s more to it than neon lights, with many activities showcasing its Edo period (1603–1868) traditions and nature. Enjoy food and drinks along an alley with 20th-century charm in Kamata in Ota City or embrace the calm of Hinohara Village to see a new side to Tokyo after dark.

Start your jaunt in Ota City with a visit to the hidden sushi bar Hatsunezushi, which crafts sushi according to Edo-period traditions. Then head to Bourbon Road, a retro alley near Kamata Station with over 60 unique bars and eateries, and enjoy some curated sake at a standing bar like Nihonsyu-Bito.

A serene night outside awaits in Hinohara. See Hossawa Falls, then go to Janoyu Onsen Takara-so, a “hidden hot spring” inn dating back over 300 years, and take a quick dip in its baths. At night, enjoy a fireside barbecue dinner at FUREAI Glamping & BBQ.

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Taste of Edo: Traditional Sushi and Sake Culture in Kamata
(Ota City)

Tokyo’s Only Edo Period “Hidden Hot Spring” and the Nature of Hinohara Village
(Hinohara Village)

Ota CityTaste of Edo: Traditional Sushi and Sake Culture in Kamata

Located just 10 minutes by train from Haneda Airport, Kamata is a slice of old Tokyo with a friendly, local neighborhood vibe. Start your journey at a hidden sushi bar called Hatsunezushi, where rice is steamed in the old kamado style, staying true to Edo-period (1603–1868) tradition, and the salt and vinegar balance is adjusted to modern tastes. Each piece of sushi is made right in front of you, with the friendly chef inserting conversation along the way. From Hatsunezushi, cross over to the west side of Kamata Station and walk down Bourbon Road, a lively alley filled with over 60 unique bars and eateries. The vintage-style streetlamps and shop signs evoke a retro 20th-century charm, making it perfect for an evening walk. Stop by Nihonsyu-Bito, a casual standing sake bar, with an excellent selection of over 50 curated types including seasonal labels, which you will only find in Japan. Whether you are enjoying sushi by Edo traditions, or sake in neon colors, Kamata allows you to engage with Tokyo's history in a way few travelers ever get the chance to.

General information

Hatsunezushi

Business Hours : 12:00-20:00
Regular Holidays : Wednesday, Sunday
Address : 5-20-2, Nishikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo MAP
Hatsunezushi Official WEB Site＊Click here for details on the plans and your reservation.

Nihonsyu-Bito

Business Hours : 17:00-00:00
Regular Holidays : None
Address : 7-63-8, Nishikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo MAP
Nihonsyu-Bito Official WEB Site　　（Japanese only）

Bourbon Road

Address : 7-64-8 Nishikamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo MAP

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