ITABASHI

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  • 2024.7.10 Snow and ice in the icehouse

    Itabashi Ward and Kanazawa City concluded a friendship exchange city agreement in 2008, based on the fact that the Kaga Domain had a residence in what is now Itabashi Ward in the Edo period.
    In accordance with the history of the Kaga Clan's dedication of snow ice to the Shogun's family, snow ice cut from the icehouse is delivered to the Shogun's family.

  • May 16, 2024 Training for new employees in 2024

    The 20th training session for newcomers to the Itabashi Tourism Volunteer "Motenashitai" program was held. In the Edo period (1603-1867), Nihonbashi was the starting point of the Five Routes of Tokaido and Nakasendo, and was a strategic point for transportation and logistics.

  • June 1, 2024 Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

    Itabashi sightseeing volunteer "Motenashitai" participated in the event. Kanazawa City and Itabashi Ward became friendship exchange cities in July 2008 because of the Maeda family's residence in the Kaga Domain. This was the 10th time for us to participate in the "Motenashitai" event. The photo shows the scene of entering Kanazawa Castle dressed as the fourth lord of the domain, Lord Mitsutaka Maeda.

  • Celebrating 2024, the 20th anniversary of the company's founding

    　Itabashi Sightseeing Volunteer "Motenashitai" is now in its 20th year since its establishment in 2005. We have started with 52 members, including 8 newcomers this year, in a cheerful and energetic manner.
    　We are working to play a part in enhancing the brand power of Itabashi. We hope that everyone will experience the excitement of strolling in Itabashi, including the "top picks" of the district chosen by the guides.
    　Please look forward to our enjoyable guided tours! We are looking forward to your visit.

    We are sincerely looking forward to your application to use our guides.



  • Itabashi Seven Lucky Gods Walking Tour January 5, 2024 (Friday)

    　It is said that Kintaro Tanaka, a sculptor who lived in Kumano-cho, created these seven gods of good fortune around 1937 and donated them to temples in Itabashi Ward, including Nerima Ward.
    　The day of the tour was blessed with fine weather, and participants enjoyed touring the 10-km long course together.
    　The course included Noumanji Temple (Jurojin), Saikoji Temple (Hotei), Saikoin Temple (Daikokuten), Kanmeiji Temple (Ebisu), Monjuin Temple (Bishamonten), Chomeiji Temple (Fukurokuju), Anyouin Temple (Benzaiten), and the following temples


  • Postscript to the Ward Walking Tour

    On October 6, 2023, I toured the Tokiwadai area.

  • Walking tour of places associated with Kanazawa (July 6)

    　In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Friendship City Agreement with Kanazawa City, the tour focused on the ruins of the Kaga Domain's Shimoyashiki villa.
    Blessed with fine weather, participants listened intently to the explanations at each guided tour site.
    At the Itabashi Ward Office, where the tour ended, an exhibition of Kanazawa products and panels was held, making the day a day to feel closer to Kanazawa.

  • Itabashi Tourist Information is opened in Itago Rice Store!

    We now have more places where we can talk with you.
    Our staff is available not only to customers who dine and shop in the store, but also outside the store.
    We are also available outside of the store to help guide you on sightseeing tours.
    While strolling along the shopping street, you can learn about the history of Itabashi (Nakasendo: Itabashi Yado), nature (cherry blossom trees along the Shakujii River), and experience and sightsee the city.
    We will enjoy experiencing and sightseeing (Itabashi Children's Zoo, Uemura Adventure Center), etc. with you while strolling along the shopping street.
    We look forward to seeing you at our store.

  • Welcoming the 2023 fiscal year

    Itabashi Tourism Volunteers "Motenashitai" is now in its 19th year.
    Although our activities were limited due to the Corona disaster, we started in April with 47 members in good spirits.
    From now on, you will have more opportunities to see us guiding visitors around Itabashi Ward.
    We hope that you will experience and feel the charm of Itabashi.
    We are sincerely looking forward to your application.

  • Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

    Itabashi Tourism Volunteers "Motenashitai" will participate in the "72nd Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival" to be held on June 2, 3 and 4, 2023.
    Kanazawa City and Itabashi Ward have a friendship exchange city relationship due to the presence of a villa associated with the Kaga Clan, and this will be the 9th time volunteers will participate in the festival.