Area:
Tachikawa / Kunitachi / Chofu
Travel Guide
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- Tachikawa Regent Hotel
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- 2-11-7 Akebono-cho, Tachikawa Hachioji Tokyo
- Small Double - Smoking
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- ¥4,340~
- Double Room with Small Double Bed - Non-Smoking - Non-refundable
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- ¥4,400~
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- Hotel Livemax Fuchu
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- 3-8-5 Miyanishi-Cho, Fuchu Chofu Tokyo
- SINGLE NON SMOKING
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- ¥2,337~
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- Hotel Mets Tachikawa
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- 3-1-1 Shibasaki-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo,
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- Tachikawa Washington
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- Shibasaki ,03/07/2016
Top Things to do
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- Tokyo Tama Zoological Park
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4.5323 Reviews
- Tokyo Hinoshi Hodokubo 7-1-1
- This zoo opened in 1958 and is one of the largest zoos in the country with approximately 320 species of animals kept on its expansive premises. A characteristic of the zoo is its spacious exhibits that make use of the area’s abundant nature. It is famous for its Sky Walk, a 150-meter rope set up high for orangutans to cross over. The park is divided up into four zones, the Asian Zone, African Zone, Australia Zone, and Insectarium, which are all connected by a shuttle bus. The closest station is Tama-dobutsukoen Station.
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- Takahata Fudoson
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4.0198 Reviews
- Tokyo Hinoshi Takahata 733
- This temple located in the Takahata district of Tokyo’s Hino City is the special head temple of the Chisan sect of Shingon Buddhism and its official name is “Takahatasan Myooin Kongo-ji Temple.” It was opened in the early Heian Period (794–1185) by Ennin (Jikaku Daishi) as a sacred ground for Tokan Chingo. Attracting faith as one of the Kanto region’s three largest fudo temples, it retains many important cultural properties such as the Fudo-do hall and its principal image of Fudo-myo’o (Acala), and the Niomon (Deva gate) with Kongo rikishi (Deva kings) statues on either side. The stone monument and bronze statue of Shinsengumi member Hijikata Toshizo (a military leader who helped Japan modernize in the transition from feudalism known as the Meiji Restoration of 1868) is another highlight. The temple is visited by many worshipers for hatsu-mode (New Year’s visit), the temple festival held on the 28th of each month, and the mountain hydrangea season in June.
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- Koganei Park
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4.0161 Reviews
- Tokyo Koganeishi Sekinochou 1-13-1
- At approximately 80 hectares, this is one of the largest parks in central Tokyo and straddles the four cities of Koganei, Musashino, Kodaira, and Nishi-tokyo. The park is filled with cherry and other trees and flowers and is a popular and well-known place to enjoy flowers. The grounds contain sports facilities such as tennis courts and an archery range as well as a dog run and barbecue ground and is frequented by people of all ages year-round.
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- Ajinomoto Stadium (Tokyo Stadium)
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- Tokyo Choufushi Nishimachi 376-3
- This multipurpose sports facility located in Tokyo’s Chofu City was originally a ballpark but is now used as a venue for track and field competitions as well as large concerts. It is the home stadium of J League FC Tokyo and the Tokyo Verdy 1969 teams. The grounds are divided into a natural grass field and an artificial turf field, and can support a variety of matches. There are also restaurants and a shop that sells official FC Tokyo/Tokyo Verdy merchandise on the premises.
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- Jindaiji Temple
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4.016 Reviews
- Tokyo Choufushi Jindaijimotomachi 5-15-1
- Located in the Jindaiji Motomachi district of Tokyo’s Chofu City, this is the special head temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism and is the second oldest temple in Tokyo after Sensoji Temple. Along with halls such as the Ganzan Daishi hall, with its statue of Ganzan Daishi who attracted faith in the Edo period, and the Shaka-do (Buddha Hall) which enshrines the late Asuka period sitting statue of Shaka Nyorai (the historical Buddha), visitors can enjoy the new green leaves of early summer and the colorful leaves of autumn on the premises. The soba shops in the temple town are famous for their Jindaiji soba. The GeGeGe-no-Kitaro chaya (tea house) which operates with the theme of the comic GeGeGe-no-Kitaro is very popular. The Yakuyoke Ganzan Daishi Taisai (Jindaiji Daruma Festival) held each year on March 3rd and 4th is the temple’s largest event with approximately 300 shops all open during this time!
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- Yabo Tenmagu Shrine
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4.083 Reviews
- Tokyo Kunitachishi Yaho 5209
- A Shinto shrine standing along Prefectural Road 256 in Kubo, Kunitachi City, Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and his son Michitake. It is the oldest Tenmangu shrine in eastern Japan. Together with the Yushima Tenmangu and Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Yabo Tenman-gu Shrine is also considered one of the three greatest Tenjin shrines in the Kanto region. In addition to the shrine's annual festival in September, a variety of events are held here throughout the year, including Fude-kuyo (a writing brush memorial service) in January; Ume-matsuri (a Japanese apricot festival) in February; and the Uso-kae-shinji (an event in which wooden sculptures of Japanese bullfinches from the previous year are replaced with new ones for good luck) in November.
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- Okunitama Jinja Shrine
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4.015 Reviews
- Tokyo Fuchushi Miyamachi 3-1
- This shrine located in Tokyo’s Fuchu City enshrines Okunitama-no-Okami, the guardian deity of the historical region of Musahi. This deity is well-known as the god of good luck, matchmaking, protection against misfortune, and cleansing from evil. The shrine is said to have been established in 111 and according to legend, shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo made an invocation on behalf of his wife Masako for safe childbirth. Since it enshrined six deities at the end of the Heian period, it came to be called Musashi Rokushogu. There are numerous cultural assets on the premises such as the wooden komainu (guardian lion-dogs) in addition to the shaden (shrine buildings), and the Babadaimon keyaki (zelkova) trees on the path to the shrine are designated as a national natural monument. The Kurayami Matsuri (Darkness Festival) held from April 30th to May 6th is one of the three largest unusual festivals in the Kanto region.
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- LaLaPort Tachikawa Tachihi
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- Tokyo Tachikawashi Izumichou 935-1
- This shopping center that opened in 2015 in the Izumi-cho district of Tokyo’s Tachikawa City is directly connected to Tama Monorail’s Tachihi Station via a pedestrian deck. Within the three floors of shops are large stores such as MUJI, GU, ZARA and Tokyu Hands, as well as a diverse variety of dedicated stores for apparel and lifestyle miscellaneous goods, and restaurants. There are a complete line of gourmet eateries including a popular pancake shop and Kagurazaka’s famous Japanese-style cafe. There is also a food court where families can easily have a meal together.
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- Sengawa Yukemurinosato
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3.581 Reviews
- Tokyo Choufushi Wakabachou 2-11-2
- This is a day-trip onsen facility located about five minutes on foot from Sengawa Station and is a spot that guests can enjoy for its natural hot spring water available at a reasonable price. Guests can enjoy 12 types of baths including a rotenburo (out-door bath), jet bath and relaxation bath, as well a large sauna. The ganban yoku (bedrock bath) that uses ore is popular among women, and 5,000 manga novels are available to peruse in the lounge space. This is a well-equipped establishment with a relaxation facility and an on-site restaurant offering many items from which to choose.