Step Into Showa-Era Charm: 4 Nostalgic Date Spots in Tokyo

It is great to visit the hottest spots on a date, but how about a change of pace...how about visiting a spot where you can feel the atmosphere of the Showa period?

Showa-era retros are full of attractions that allow you to enjoy new discoveries while immersing yourself in nostalgic feelings. The nostalgic scenery and experiences will give you a different and unusual feeling, and make your memories together even more special.

In this issue, we will introduce four recommended places in Tokyo where you can enjoy the Showa-era retro atmosphere. Please use them as a reference when planning your date!

1. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

The Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Museum in Koganei City is an outdoor museum that recreates buildings from the Showa, Taisho, and even Meiji periods.

Lined with old private homes, public bathhouses, and stores, visitors can experience a slice of life in the Showa period. The shopping area in the park also features an old-fashioned candy store, where visitors can reminisce about their childhood.

A recommended area is the area where details such as bus stops and telephone poles from the early Showa period have been recreated, and they look great in photographs. Why not spend a day leisurely strolling around with your girlfriend and feel the history?

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

住所	3-7-1 Sakura-machi, Koganei-shi, Tokyo
電話番号	042-388-3300
営業時間	April-September: 9:30-17:30, October-March: 9:30-16:30
定休日	Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday), year-end and New Year holidays
公式サイト	https://www.tatemonoen.jp/

2. Showa Retro Packaging Museum.

The Showa Retro Products Museum in Asakusa is, as the name suggests, a museum that exhibits lifestyle goods, toys, advertisements, and other items from the Showa period.

The museum is lined with nostalgic signs and posters, making it seem as if you have time-traveled back to the Showa era. You and your girlfriend will surely have a great conversation about “Do you know this? and you will surely have a lively conversation with your girlfriends. If you visit the museum in conjunction with the nearby Nakamise Street, you can enjoy the Showa-era atmosphere of Asakusa even more to the fullest.

The museum also has many photogenic exhibits, so it is recommended for couples who love photography.

Showa Retro Packaging Museum.

住所	65 Sumie-cho, Ome-shi, Tokyo
電話番号	0428-20-0234
営業時間	10:00-17:00
定休日	Monday-Thursday
公式サイト	https://www.omekanko.gr.jp/spot/01901/

3. Showa Retro Cafe Sepia

Showa Retro Cafe Sepia, located in Katsushika-ku, is a coffee shop where nostalgic Showa goods are gathered to give you a taste of the world of girls' manga.

The interior is filled with Showa-era goods, and the shop is sure to immerse you in the Showa era. In particular, the toy corner, which was popular during the Showa period, will surely bring back childhood memories. Old figures, game consoles, and toys will fill your heart with nostalgia.

It is a space that even adults can enjoy, and you will definitely get excited with your girlfriends and say, “I used to have this, didn't I? Even those of a generation that has never tasted the Showa era can enjoy a world full of character.

Showa Retro Cafe Sepia

住所	7-4-11 Shibamata, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6657-8620
営業時間	12:00-17:00
定休日	indeterminate rest period (e.g. from work)
公式サイト	https://sepia-cafe.com/

4. Daiba 1-chome Shopping Street

The Daiba 1-chome Shopping Street in Odaiba is a spot where retro streetscapes themed on Japan in the 1950s and 1960s are recreated. Located in DECKS Tokyo Beach, visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the Showa period as soon as they step inside. Nostalgic posters and signs, old-fashioned candy shops and toy stores line the street, making visitors feel as if they have stepped back in time.

The candy shops, in particular, are filled with items that remind you of your childhood. You and your girlfriend will surely have a good time together. There is also a corner where you can experience Showa-era games such as target shooting and smart ball, where you can have a fun time while competing against each other. If you are visiting as a couple, we recommend taking a relaxing break in the eating and drinking area, which is reminiscent of a Showa-era coffee shop.

In addition, nearby Odaiba Kaihin Park and the Ferris wheel are perfect spots for a date. After enjoying the nostalgia of the Daiba 1-chome shopping street, taking a walk while enjoying the night view is a wonderful way to end the day. This is a place where the retro world of the Showa period will bring you and your partner closer together, making this a very special date.

Daiba 1-chome Shopping Street

住所	1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3599-6500
営業時間	11:00-21:00
定休日	Closed on the same days as DECKS Tokyo Beach
公式サイト	https://www.odaiba-decks.com/

Summary.

Showa-retro spots are unique date settings where you can experience nostalgia and freshness at the same time. You and your girlfriend will be able to spend a warm time together looking back on the past. Enjoy a special moment while touring the four places introduced here. You may even find a new favorite spot!