Tachikawa Things to Do

Set in a beautiful forest, this Zen Buddhist temple is well known for its gate which is over 300 years old and its ancient umbrella pine tree (over 600-years old). Established originally in Iwatsuki in 1375, the temple was relo... more

This speciality museum has memorabilia from the brief reign of of the Taisho Emperor (1912-1926). Coronation garments, priests' clothing, drums and other items associated with Shinto rituals—such as purification and fertility—a... more

Nestled within the campus of the International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo's suburbs is a fascinating museum. The bulk of the folk crafts are from Hachiro Yuasa's collection. Interestingly, the archaeological remnants w... more

On entering the Tonogayato gardens, one gets the feeling of being in heaven. Nature lovers will be fascinated with this palace as there are wild flowers and springs on the Musashino field. The juxtaposition of the grand lawn an... more

A Buddhist priest named Manko founded Jindai-ji after his return from study in China in 731. Legend tells us he did so out of gratefulness to the god of water for helping to bring his parents together. This makes Jindai-ji the... more

Connected to the Jindaiji temple, the park is a year round haven for plant lovers. The 307 garden blocks consist of various gardens such as the rose garden, maple garden, etc., and is also home to 100,000 plants. The historic a... more

Artwork from one of Japan's best-known illustrators of children's books forms the bulk of the museum's collection. Primarily a memorial to Chihiro Iwasaki (1918-1974) the museum was founded in 1977 on the site of her studio (wh... more

This museum is dedicated to the poet, playwright, novelist and painter, Saneatsu Mushanokoji (1885-1976). In 1929, the National Art Exhibit showed some of his paintings and in 1952 the Japan Art Academy made him a member. At o... more

Several authentic rural farmhouses have been painstakingly dismantled from various locations and reassembled in this beautiful park setting. Smoke from traditional braziers beckon the visitor to grasp Japan's countryside living... more

If you are visiting Yokohama with the kids, then you owe it to them to make a day of it at 'Kodomo no Kuni', Children's Land. Your reward will be in the joy that streams from their faces in this paradise for the youngsters. It... more