Haneda Airport 1 hr 5
Aki River (21 min) Winding, scenic river fringed by mountains with fishing & swimming, plus nearby trails & temples. Mount Jinba (48 min) Picnic tables & an artful horse statue top this 2,812-foot summit, a tranquil hiking destination. Takahata Fudoson Kongoji (22 min) Serene Buddhist temple grounds with buildings from different eras & cultural events & classes. Hachioji Castle ruins (25 min) Showa Kinen Park (25 min) Sprawling national park with extensive trails, bike paths & a variety of gardens & woods. Lake Sagami (31 min) Artificial lake created in 1947, offering rowboats for rent, fishing & scenic views. Tokyo Summerland (20 min) Sprawling aquatic amusement park featuring water slides, a lazy river & indoor swimming pools. Tama Zoological Park (23 min) Large zoo in a hilly setting with free shuttles & local & international animals in natural habitats. Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest (38 min) Unique park with rides & activities such as a climbing course & seasonal snow park, plus eateries. Yomiuri Land (39 min) Takao Trick art museum (22 min) Yakuou-in (27 min) Built by Emperor Shomu in 744, this mountainside Buddhist temple features several tengu statues. Sanrio Puroland (31 min) Grand indoor Sanrio character park with rides & entertainment attractions, restaurants & shops. Mount Takao (31 min) Foliage-covered, 599-meter-tall peak with a funicular railway, hiking trails & a Buddhist temple. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (49 min) Open-air museum with a collection of Japanese structures from many periods of history, plus a cafe. |