What other travelers are saying about Haikara Yokocho, Katsushika
A Showa-Era Time Machine! Shibamata Haikara Yokocho is a retro lover's dream. It's packed with nostalgic dagashi (cheap sweets), vintage arcade games, and incredible Showa-era vibes.
It’s the perfect pit stop for a quick hit of Japanese nostalgia while exploring the neighborhood. A fun, kitschy trip down memory lane!
Very cool retro Tokyo shop. Pinball games in the back. Very 1970-80 feel to it. Lots of snacks to choose from and very close to the station.
Haikara Yokocho is a true retro treasure in Shibamata. ❤️
This store offers an incredible variety of Japanese candies, snacks, toys, and old arcade games.😜
I particularly enjoyed playing pinball for only 100 yen per game. The nostalgic atmosphere and unique items make it a must-visit for vintage lovers, is like a trip back in time.😍
According to a friend. This is a very old school shop that sells candy, every kid would go to a shop like this to buy candy. I bought a bunch of child hood favourites he recommended, played some pinball and shot the gun for a prize (didn't win).
Had a very good time here
A retro interior that lets you experience the charm of old Japan. It feels like an amusement park, full of nostalgic atmosphere.
The ground floor is free to visit and browse, where you can explore displays of traditional dagashi confectionery, vintage toys, and nostalgic memorabilia. Access to the Shibamata Toy Museum on the second floor costs 200 yen for adults and accompanied children age 1 and up. You can purchase items throughout the attraction at various price points, with many traditional sweets and toys priced at just a few yen.
Haikara Yokocho operates daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. However, the second floor Shibamata Toy Museum has more limited hours, operating only on weekends and holidays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The ground floor retail area and displays remain accessible during regular daily hours throughout the week.
The attraction is located just 1 minute from Shibamata Station on the Keisei Kanamachi Line or 12 minutes from Shin-Shibamata Station on the Hokuso Line. From central Tokyo locations like Shibuya Station, the journey takes approximately one hour by subway. The venue is easily accessible due to its proximity to these train stations in the Shibamata district.
You can browse wall-to-wall displays of retro Japanese classics and recent favorites, including traditional dagashi confectionery, vintage toys, and nostalgic memorabilia from Japan's 1950s-1960s era. The attraction features a game corner with vintage arcade games, collections of vintage photographs and postcards of famous Japanese celebrities, and extensive shopping opportunities for traditional sweets, snacks, toys, and souvenirs.
Yes, Haikara Yokocho is very family-friendly and particularly appealing to children. The attraction specializes in children's candy and toys, with many items priced affordably at just a few yen. The vintage arcade games and retro toy displays create an engaging experience for kids, while the nostalgic atmosphere appeals to adults. The second floor toy museum specifically welcomes accompanied children age 1 and up for the small admission fee.
