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Hyakuninchō Mysteries?
the old hyakunincho bathhouse on the corner of route 420 is worth a look, it's been shuttered for years and locals say you can still hear the water dripping inside at night. it's not really abandoned in a dangerous way, just left to rot with peeling paint and cracked tiles. if you're into forgotten shrines, walk up toward the temple near the soto-ohashi intersection, there's a tiny inari shrine behind it that nobody cleans anymore. i'd go at dusk when the streetlights flicker on, that's when the atmosphere really hits. keep an ear out for the story about the woman in white who walks the canal path during the rainy season, old timers at the combini swear it's true
You'll want to wander the back streets east of the Ooka River, especially around the old geisha district that's mostly faded into regular housing now. There's a narrow alley called Yonchome that still has a few pre-war wooden buildings with those deep eaves that look like they're frowning at you. If you go late afternoon when the light gets thin, the shadows play tricks with the lattice windows and you might spot the faded sign for a teahouse that's been closed since the 80s. The local convenience store clerk near the station told me once that kids swear they've seen a figure in a kimono watching from the second floor, but it's probably just the way the dust settles on the glass.
Hyakuninchō, huh? Sounds like your friend's got a good nose for the offbeat. It's not exactly brimming with obvious haunted houses, you won't find a queue of ghost hunters there, but that's half the fun, right? Old houses, yeah, there are tons of those tucked away in quieter residential areas. Look for streets with narrow alleys, maybe ones that seem a little... neglected. Those often lead to forgotten bits of history. Don't expect billboards advertising spooky spots though. This is about exploring, not following a map.
One tip: check local blogs or even old neighborhood papers (if you can find any online archives). Sometimes, tiny local news pieces mention things tourists totally miss. Local legends are usually whispered about, not shouted from rooftops. Get chatting with people, shopkeepers, maybe someone tending a small garden, you never know what stories they'll share. And, of course, be respectful of private property. Creepy doesn't mean trespassing. Happy hunting!
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Is Foodland in Tokyo worth a stop for groceries in 2026?
foodland is basically a discount grocer so don't expect a full meal setup, but the prepared bento and onigiri near the register are cheap and fine for a quick lunch. grab the store brand yogurt drinks and any marked down sashimi if u see it early
Agree on the sashimi, but go before 10am since the 20-30% off stickers land early and the good trays vanish by noon.
Weekday mornings beat weekends, shelf gets wiped by 9.
Yogurt drinks go fast on weekends.
Their hot deli case, cheap and filling.
Check the meat counter, 50% off after 7pm.
store brand milk & tofu, cheapest in the neighborhood
honestly the onigiri are fine but the real move is the frozen gyoza, cheap and decent. dunno why nobody mentions it. maybe google the rest.
the fried chicken counter, way back by the deli
karaage there is solid but ask them to re-fry it if it's been sitting, way better hot