Description It is also called the former Asakanomiya residence because it was built by King Asakanomiya Hatohiko, uncle of Emperor Showa’s empress, and lived there until he renounced the imperial status. The interior uses the Art Deco style (symbolic expressions using geometric shapes as motifs) that was popular at the time, and is said to […]
Description Although it was originally built as a residence for the Emperor, it was too ornate and unfit for residence, so it was eventually turned into a facility to welcome important people. Anyone can visit, but it is divided into 4 courses, all of which require a fee. Reservations are not required for the “”Main […]
Description ‘2k540’ is around 2,540m from Tokyo Station, ‘AKI-OKA’ is between Akihabara and Okachimachi, ‘ARTISAN’ means ‘artisan’ in French. This area was originally a town of craftsmen, and in order to support artisanal creators, a specialized shopping mall was established under the elevated railway. It has everything from leather goods to woodwork and jewelry, and […]
Description It is a shopping mall built under the elevated Tobu Isesaki Line. Located at the foot of the Tokyo Sky Tree and next to the river with an excellent view. Contains general stores, cafes, restaurants, sports facilities, etc. Reviews by situation “Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 /4 points Considering its location, it is not overly […]
Description It consists of a two-story indoor exhibition hall and an outdoor exhibition hall. About 500 types of creatures are bred and exhibited, and you can even touch some of them. Many events such as butterfly breeding experiences and climbing are also held. Reviews by situation “Relaxing alone” Recommended: 4 /4 points It’s located in […]
Description It has a collection of about 350 works, mainly Japanese paintings but also Western paintings, and in addition to permanent exhibitions themed around the four seasons and special exhibitions are held. It is a two-story art museum with an unusual shape, and the roof is shaped like a mortar. There is a lawn and […]
Description Katsushika Ward has acquired the residence and garden of Einosuke Yamamoto, a local businessman, and has opened it to the public. The residence is a combination of traditional Japanese architecture and Western architecture unique to the early Showa era. The garden is a traditional Shoin garden with a pond, Tsukiyama (artificial mountain), waterfall, etc. […]
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. Reviews by situation “Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 […]
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. Reviews […]
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 […]
