Discovering the Attractive Qualities of Shinagawa!
One Hundred Scenes of Shinagawa—Oi area
“One Hundred Scenes of Shinagawa” were selected by city residents.
Some shrines and temples related to the ocean remain in the Oi area, which was once facing the sea. The Kyu-Tokaido Street also ran through this area, and much of the scenery here has an atmosphere of history. Oi area also features new spots with water as part of the scenery, such as Shinagawa-kumin Park and Shinagawa Hanakaido*, making the Oi area a relaxing one for residents and visitors alike.
| * This program started with an initiative of the local merchants association with the aim of turning the embankment along the Katsushima Canal into a flower garden. Community residents, employees from local businesses and students plant seeds every year. The approximately two-kilometer-long embankment has nanohana blossoms in full bloom in the spring and cosmos in the autumn. |
Kashima Shrine
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(6-18-36 Oi)
This shrine was established in AD 969. Trees in the shrine grounds include bay trees and Japanese evergreen oaks, which are estimated to be over 150 years old and have been designated as a Shinagawa City natural monument, and other big trees. They lend the shrine compound a very spiritual air. The traditional annual festival held in October draws many people, and this year will take place on October 14 and 15.
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Suzugamori Execution Grounds Site and Daikyoji Temple
(2-5-6 Minami-Oi)
The Edo Shogunate established the Suzugamori Execution Ground in 1651. Famous characters that appear in Kabuki plays and various other tales were reportedly executed here. Use of the grounds was discontinued in 1871, but the stone base that is said to have been employed during the executions and the well for washing heads remain. It is said that Daikyoji Temple was built to memorialize those who were executed.
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Raifukuji Temple Grounds
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(3-13-1 Higashi-Oi)
This temple has a long history—it was established in AD 990 on a hill looking over Samezu. The temple grounds’ Japanese garden, featuring pine and gingko trees, are well maintained and have a peaceful atmosphere throughout the year. |
Oi Racecourse and Twinkle Races
(2-1 Katsushima)
The Twinkle Races at Oi Racecourse, held from spring through autumn, were the first evening horse races in Japan. The galloping horses, the cocktail lights and other beautiful illumination, and the fanfare and pounding hooves make horseracing under the evening sky here something special. The Twinkle Races are very popular, and so is the barbecue during summer. (Barbecue equipment and ingredients are available.) |
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Shinagawa Aquarium
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(3-2-1 Katsushima)
Located within Shinagawa-kumin Park, this aquarium opened in 1991. The romantic aquarium tunnel and live dolphin and sea lion shows are very popular.
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