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Katsushika Shibamata
Tora-san Museum

A popular sight in Shibamata Park that recreates the film world of “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man)”.

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Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum is a popular spot located within Shibamata Park about three minutes on foot past Shibamata Taishakuten.
This commemorative film museum pays homage to “Tora-san”, the wandering hero from movie series “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man)”, while recreating the look and feel of 1960s Katsushika Shibamata and “Kurumaya”, the dango (Japanese sweet rice dumplings) shop where Futen no Tora-san returned after his adventures across Japan. This Kurumaya shop is the original set, moved here from its filming location. You can also find a 1/16th scale model of the shop, featuring a miniature Tora-san resting on the second floor.
Also on display is the old station building that brings back memories of Tora-san’s travels, the local train and the contents of Tora-san’s suitcase which he always carried around traveling.
In Japan, the world of “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man)” is a nostalgic walk through the good old days that you can experience for yourself on your next visit to the museum.

Highlights

  • Sight where the world of “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man)” is recreated.
  • See the original set of “Kurumaya”, the home of main character “Tora-san” now moved from its film location.
  • Relive memories from the good old days with original scenes as they unfold before your eyes.
  • An elaborate and perspective recreation of the Katsushika Shibamata townscape from the 1960’s.
  • Take commemorative photos of the then Taishaku Handcar Tramway local train carriage, as well as on the seats inside.
  • Snap a shot with “Tora-san” at the commemorative photo corner. (separate fee applies)
  • Taking a walk in Shibamata Park North of Tora-san Museum is also recommended.

Photos

  • Exterior view
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Yamada Yoji Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    Exterior view ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Yamada Yoji Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • Ticket kiosk
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Yamada Yoji Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    Ticket kiosk ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Yamada Yoji Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • Whimsical entryway featuring Tora-san hanging his own signboard 
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    Whimsical entryway featuring Tora-san hanging his own signboard ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • The entrance hall, introducing the film crew and production scenes of “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man)”
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    The entrance hall, introducing the film crew and production scenes of “The Otoko wa tsurai yo (It’s Tough Being a Man)” ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • The original set of “Kurumaya” used in the film
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    The original set of “Kurumaya” used in the film ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • You can look up from the “Kurumaya” set and also see recreated a display of the lighting and sound crew 
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    You can look up from the “Kurumaya” set and also see recreated a display of the lighting and sound crew ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • Tako Shacho, who played famous scenes and the owner of Asahi printing company, is recreated
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    Tako Shacho, who played famous scenes and the owner of Asahi printing company, is recreated ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • A commemorative photo spot
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    A commemorative photo spot ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • The model of “Kurumaya”
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    The model of “Kurumaya” ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • An elaborate and perspective recreation of the Katsushika Shibamata townscape around the 1960’s
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    An elaborate and perspective recreation of the Katsushika Shibamata townscape around the 1960’s ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • A nostalgic station building.
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    A nostalgic station building. ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • The manpowered train carriage of Taishaku Handcar Tramway recreated
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    The manpowered train carriage of Taishaku Handcar Tramway recreated ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • A local train that is essential to Tora-san’s travel.  The seats facing each other inside the train carriage are recreated
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    A local train that is essential to Tora-san’s travel. The seats facing each other inside the train carriage are recreated ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

  • A local train that is essential to Tora-san’s travel.  The seats facing each other inside the train carriage are recreated
©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 
🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

    A local train that is essential to Tora-san’s travel. The seats facing each other inside the train carriage are recreated ©Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum 🄫Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

Reviews

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  • 吳振宇

    雖沒有看過男人真命苦這部電影,但呈現當時的時代背景,所以整個濃濃日式復古, 逛起來也覺得新鮮有趣!

  • 陳英傑

    展示電影中使用過的道具戲服,復原戲中場景,還可以買一些紀念品留念。

  • 黃建清

    在這裡可以看到早期日本人的生活模式,尤其是鐵辦公桌和印刷機器,使我想起許多小時候的回憶。

  • 許壁瑤

    雖然不了解劇情,但是透過影片以及展示的模型作品,大概可以理解當時底層小人物生活的心情

  • 江珉涓

    雖然沒有看過這部電影,但是從出車站開始就一路上都看的到寅次郞相關雕像和海報,在紀念館內透過介紹能夠更深一層了解當時寅次郞所代表的時代背景。

Details

Name in Japanese
葛飾柴又寅さん記念館
Postal Code
125-0052
Address
6-22-19 Shibamata, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3657-3455
Closed
The third Tuesday of the month (closed the following weekday if the third Tuesday falls on a holiday), the third Tuesday through Thursday in December
Business Hours
9:00am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
(A combination ticket with Yamada Yoji Museum)
General admission 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 300 yen, seniors 400 yen
Groups (over 20 people) general admission 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
Shared tickets for the Tora-san Museum, Yamada Yoji Museum
, and Yamamoto-tei: General admission 550 yen, seniors 450 yen, groups 450 yen
Access
(1) Approx. 8-min. walk from the Keisei Kanamachi Line’s Shibamata Station
(2) Approx. 12-min. walk from the Hokuso Line’s Shin-Shibamata Station
Smoking
Prohibited
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)