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Museums / Art galleries

[064]Katsushika Ward Local and Astronomical Museum (Katsushika-ku Kyodo to Tenmon no Hakubutsukan)

  • 2024.06.26
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Description This museum combines a local exhibition room that traces the history of Katsushika and an astronomical exhibition room that explores the world of stars. The local exhibition room displays the state of Katsushika during the Showa era, flood control measures, Kasai Castle, etc. In addition to observation equipment such as a solar telescope, the […]

Others

[063]Ferry Boat in Yagiri (Yagiri-no-watashi)

  • 2024.06.26
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Description This ferry has been around since the early Edo period, connecting Shibamata and Chiba Prefecture on the opposite shore. It is the only valuable ferry that remains in Tokyo, and was the model for the popular song of the same name. Please note that flights are reduced in winter. Business Hours AM10:00 to PM4:00 […]

Parks / Gardens

[062]Horikiri Iris Garden (Horikiri Shobu-en)

  • 2024.06.26
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Description A garden where you can see irises, plums and wisteria. 6,000 irises of 200 varieties are grown, and the best time to see them is June. In the Edo period, it was counted as one of the 100 views of Edo, and it also appears in Ukiyo-e. Business Hours AM9:00 to PM5:00 Closed Days […]

Zoos / Aquariums / Biological gardens

[061]Katsushika Ward Goldfish Exhibition Hall (Katsushika-ku Kingyo Tenjijyo)

  • 2024.06.26
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Description They raise and display about 1,000 goldfish of 24 types called Edomae goldfish. Goldfish were previously cultivated as part of Tokyo’s Fisheries Experiment Station, and now Katsushika Ward is responsible for preserving the precious species. Although it do not have regular sales, it regularly hold lottery sales for a small number of people. Business […]

Shrines / Temples / Churches

[055]Kanda Myojin Shrine

  • 2024.06.26
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Description One of Tokyo’s Ten Shrines, founded in 730, dedicated to Daikoku-sama and Ebisu-sama. In addition to matchmaking, it is said to have the benefit of prospering business. It is also famous as the setting for anime such as “”Love Live”” and “”Steins Gate””. Business Hours All times Closed Days None English Support unknown Barrier-Free […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[047]Togoshi Ginza shopping street (Togoshi Ginza Shoten-gai)

  • 2024.06.26
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Description It is the longest shopping street in the Kanto region, stretching approximately 1.3km from east to west of Togoshi Ginza Station Formally, it consists of three shopping streets: Togoshi Ginza Shoeikai Shopping District, Togoshi Ginza Shopping District, and Togoshi Ginza Ginroku Shopping District Although there are chain stores, there are still many traditional, common-style […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[045]Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street (Ueno Ameyoko Shoten-gai)

  • 2024.06.26
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Description The official name is Ameya Yokocho, and there are approximately 400 shops lined up mainly under the elevated Yamanote Line. Most of the items are fresh foods, mainly seafood, but they also sell clothing and miscellaneous goods. Although it is famous as a shopping street where you can negotiate for discounts, not all stores […]

Zoos / Aquariums / Biological gardens

[044]Sunshine Aquarium

  • 2024.06.26
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Description This is Tokyo’s first aquarium, which opened in 1978. Although the exhibition space is limited due to the number of floors in the building, the aquarium has taken advantage of its high-rise location with creative ideas, such as exhibiting penguins as if they are swimming in the air. Business Hours AM9:30 to PM9:00 (Fall, […]

Parks / Gardens

[043]Hibiya Park

  • 2024.06.26
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Description One of the largest natural parks in the city center and the first modern Western-style park in Japan. It is also used as a venue for large events such as Hibiya October Festival. Facilities such as Hibiya Public Hall and Hibiya Outdoor Concert Hall are located within Hibiya Park. Business Hours All times Closed […]

Others

[032]Faithful dog Hachiko statue

  • 2024.06.26
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Description This is a bronze statue of Hachi, an Akita dog who was called the faithful dog, and is the origin of Shibuya Station’s Hachiko exit. He continued the habit of going to Shibuya Station to greet his owner when he returned home, even after his owner’s death. Business Hours All times Closed Days None […]