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ROUTE 05 · DAY TRIP

West Tokyo Heritage

Open Air Museum · Ghibli · Nature · Day Trip · 4 Stops

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  • FROM CENTRALapprox. 30 min

    JR Chuo Line

  • DURATIONFull Day

    7–9 hrs

  • STOPS4

    inc. 1 Foundation

  • AREAKoganei

    Mitaka / Kichijoji

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Route 05 — Koganei · Mitaka · KichijojiTap pins for details

  • Foundation Venue ★
  • Museum / Cultural
  • Nature / Garden
  • Science

KOGANEI AREA

  • VENUE02 Foundation Venue

    Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
    • Heritage
    • Architecture
    • Open Air
    • ¥400–

    Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

    An open-air museum set within Koganei Park, with 30 historic buildings relocated from across Tokyo and reconstructed on a 7-hectare site. Structures span the Edo to mid-Showa period — merchants’ townhouses, a bathhouse, a farmhouse and more.

    Grutto Pass: Free admission to permanent exhibition

    • Science
    • Planetarium and Dome Theater

    Tamarokuto Science Center

    An interactive science museum featuring five hands-on exhibition zones and one of the world's largest planetarium Domes. Explore science through experiments, observation and workshops. Some Dome Theater programs are available in English.

    Grutto Pass: Free admission

MITAKA / KICHIJOJI AREA

    • Ghibli
    • Art
    • Book in advance

    Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

    Designed by Hayao Miyazaki, this whimsical museum explores the art and craft of Studio Ghibli animation. Located in Inokashira Park. Admission by advance reservation only. Popular dates often sell out quickly.

    • Nature
    • Sculpture
    • Admission: ¥400

    Inokashira Park Zoo

    A nature park featuring a small zoo, aquarium, and open-air sculpture garden displaying works by Seibo Kitamura. Set alongside Inokashira Pond in Kichijoji.

    Grutto Pass: Free admission

Nearby — Food & Drink

Dining areas along the route

  • Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

    • Museum Shop & Cafe
    • Restaurant "Kura"
    • Cafe "Musashino Sabo"

    Visit official site

  • Koganei Park — Picnic Area

    Spacious lawns within the park — ideal for an outdoor lunch near the Open Air Museum

  • Kichijoji — Cafés

    A lively neighborhood with a wide range of independent cafés, restaurants and street food around Inokashira Park

Planning Your Visit

Route Information

  • ACCESS

    Start: Musashikoganei Station (JR Chuo Line) · Mid: Hanakoganei Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) / Mitaka & Kichijoji Area · End: Kichijoji Station (JR Chuo Line / Keio Inokashira Line)

  • TIME REQUIRED

    All 4 stops: 8–10 hrs · Koganei + Mitaka + Tamarokuto Science Center (4 stops): 5–7 hrs

  • MUSEUM PASS

    Grutto Pass 2026 covers the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Tamarokuto Science Center and Inokashira Park Zoo. Admission benefits vary by venue and exhibition.

  • TIPS

    Book Ghibli Museum tickets well in advance · Many venues are closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays when Monday is a public holiday) · Koganei Park is free to enter — allow extra time to stroll · Early start recommended for this full-day route

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is generally accessible. Open-air settings (Koganei Park, Inokashira Park): mostly flat paths with some gravel. Ghibli Museum, Mitaka: limited accessibility — check the official website.

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