Haneda Airport 51 min
三鷹の森ジブリ美術館 (52 min) Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden. Sunshine Aquarium (23 min) Aquarium featuring diverse sea creatures, shows & an above-ground glass pool for sea lion viewing. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (40 min) Peaceful, ancient Shinto shrine featuring a corridor of wind chimes, elaborate carvings & festivals. Rikugien Gardens (30 min) Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond. Railway Museum (23 min) Modern, interactive museum focusing on the history of railway development in Japan & abroad. Shinjuku Golden Gai (38 min) Festive, popular city district famed for its narrow, winding alleys & numerous snug taverns. Kichijōji (50 min) Neighborhood acclaimed for its sizable shopping district, zoo & park with boats & cherry blossoms. Kawagoe Kita-in Temple (36 min) Buddhist temple with gardens & over 500 statues, first built in 830 CE & rebuilt after fires. Hikawa Shrine (25 min) Founded in 473 BCE, this Shinto shrine sits in a park with numerous cherry trees, a zoo & museum. Inokashira Park (51 min) Established in 1917, this 95-acre city park features a pond with boating facilities, a zoo & trails. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (1 hr 1) Open-air museum with a collection of Japanese structures from many periods of history, plus a cafe. Sunshine City (23 min) Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (36 min) Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks. Kashiya Yokocho / Candy Alley (43 min) Compact, bustling shopping district known for its candy sellers hawking traditional confections. Kabukicho (39 min) Famed entertainment district best known for adult-oriented nightlife plus clubs, pubs & snack bars. |