2025 Koganei Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

I visited a newly opened shaved ice shop on August 7th. The shop is called 'Yatsugatake Natural Ice Shaved Ice Chikori' located in Musashi-Koganei, Tokyo. The ice used is natural ice from Kuramoto Hachigi in Yatsugatake. Natural ice is made by slowly freezing natural water using only the coldness of winter, resulting in high-purity ice with few impurities. The fruits added to the shaved ice are also carefully selected. Most of the fruits are directly sourced by the owner from farmers, ensuring they are delicious and complement the shaved ice perfectly. The shop has a policy of not shaping the ice after shaving it, allowing customers to enjoy the fluffy texture. I tried mango, strawberry, and peach. Other customers' matcha azuki and Shingen looked delicious too. I plan to try them next time. With fluffy natural ice and delicious fruits, I feel like I can beat the hot summer. Address: 2-12-14 Nukuikitamachi, Koganei City, Tokyo Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-16:00, Weekends and holidays 11:00-17:00 There is no parking, so please use nearby parking lots.

🏠 House in Denenchofu (Okawa Residence) 📍 3-7-1 Sakuracho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo 184-0005 🚶 Bus from Musashi-Koganei Station → 6-minute walk 💰 400 yen Reservation: Tickets can be purchased online or on the day Travel time: 30 minutes 📷: ok ---------------------------------------------------- This is one of the buildings in the Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, my favorite outdoor building museum. The wallpaper in every room is cute, and the house has a strong artistic feel, like a dollhouse! #retrotownscape #retroarchitecture #architecture #emo #retro #historicalsites #triptotourism #tokyotrip #domestictrip #trip_outdoor #tokyotourism

#TokyoSightseeing The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is a historical park where buildings and streetscapes from various eras from the Edo period to the early Showa period are reproduced. Real buildings and replicas are exhibited here, allowing visitors to learn while experiencing the atmosphere of those times. In the park, buildings from various eras stand side by side, including the streets and samurai residences of the Edo period, Western-style buildings from the Meiji period, and shopping streets from the Taisho period. You can also enter the buildings and experience the life and culture of those times. In addition, various events are held every season, and you can experience re-enactments of festivals and events from the Edo period, as well as traditional craft workshops. A feature of the park is that you can not only stroll around, but also enjoy participatory events.

■Store☞"Kona's Coffee Kodaira" IN Tokyo🇯🇵 ■Address☞1-217-7 Suzukicho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo ■Nearest station☞Hanakoganei Station [South Exit] ■Atmosphere☞Hawaiian vibe ■Serving hours☞Normal ■Service☞Polite ■Environment☞Clean ■Menu ☞Hawaiian pancakes🥞 ☞Coffee, etc. ■Business hours 9:30-21:30 No fixed holidays ■Facilities Reservations accepted Toilets Takeout Coffee sales Parking available ■Nearby Close to bus stop Cafe Park Restaurant Drugstore, etc. As it's a popular pancake🥞 shop, it was crowded, but it was worth the wait (ᵔᴥᵔ)♡ The portions were voluminous and the food was delicious, so my family and I shared a variety of dishes! ! They also seem to put a lot of effort into their coffee, and there was a wide variety to choose from ☕️ The seats were spacious and the atmosphere was relaxed and relaxing ♪ Nearby you'll find the famous Koganei Park ⛲️, shrines, restaurants, and more ☆

It wasn't very crowded, so I was able to walk around at a leisurely pace. Also, since it was surrounded by a large park, there were lots of people enjoying the New Year's sunshine. I had a very pleasant time.

#JapanTravel Kimono experience and Edo Tatemonoen walk during Tokyo travel~ This is also the actual location of the hot spring in Spirited Away Wherever you look, the azaleas are in full bloom and you can feel the tranquil atmosphere~ #TokyoTravel #KimonoExperience #Azaleas #CityTravel

#Overseas Travel "Edo-Tokyo Architectural Garden" preserves important historical buildings in the Tokyo area. The age of the buildings spans from the Edo to the Showa era, with diverse styles and very realistic interior layouts... Many scenes in Hayao Miyazaki's animation "Spirited Away" were inspired by this road. If you like to explore old buildings and history or travel with your family, I highly recommend visiting the "Edo-Tokyo Architectural Garden"📸️😎 Address: 3-7-1 Sakura-cho, Koganei City, Tokyo Transportation: Transfer to Seibu Bus at No. 3 bus stop, get off at "Koganei Park West Exit" and walk for 5 minutes to arrive #Japan#Japan Travel

Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei, Tokyo ⸝⋆⸝⋆ Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is an open-air museum that relocates, restores, preserves, and exhibits historical buildings of great cultural value!! This is also a spot that #Studio Ghibli officially announced as a place that they used as a great reference for the production of #Spirited Away◎ There are many buildings in the park, and the space feels like you've traveled back in time⏳ The seventh photo is a stationery store called "Sanseido," and these many drawers are said to have been a reference for the boiler room where Kamaji works in Spirited Away!! - - - - - - 📍#Tokyo #Koganei 💰General ¥400 / University ¥320 🕚9:30-5:30 💤Monday Closed days 🎫 Advance reservations required for designated dates and times #Tokyo #Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum #Summer trip #Museum #Summer trip

【What it's like】 This park was created to preserve old buildings that are being lost and leave them as cultural assets for future generations. Most of the buildings were moved from other places with their shapes intact. You can hear from volunteers about how people lived in the past and how things were used. 【Recommended points】 At the Kodakara-yu public bathhouse, you can actually take photos in the bath! If you take photos with a film camera, you can take even more interesting photos. The building also has many shelves, which reminds you of Ghibli's Kamaji. 【Access】 5 minutes by bus from Musashi-Koganei Station on the JR Chuo Line #Tokyo #Tokyo #Trip to experience history and culture #Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum #Musashi-Koganei #Historical sites

Tokyo is mostly known within its 23 wards, but the surrounding cities are great places to spend a relaxing weekend. This time, we'll be introducing the Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei City! ! It's about 50 minutes by train and bus from Shinjuku Station. It's in a fairly accessible location, so it's a great place to go when you want to get away from the busy city. It's a surprisingly large historical amusement facility. There are many buildings related to Tokyo and Edo, and you can really feel like you've traveled back in time! Here are some recommendations~ ①Showa-era streetscape with an old public bath♨️ (photos 1-3) This place was apparently used as a reference for Spirited Away. It's a very relaxing place with a view like something out of a Showa-era drama. Enjoy taking photos while thinking about how much you'd like to spend your time in a place with an atmosphere like this. ②Edo-era building (4th photo) In the western area, you can feel the history going back to the Edo period. There are stilt-floored warehouses and farmhouses with hearths, and you can feel the beauty of life in the past. Farm life is reproduced in detail, so it is a very interesting piece of architecture for history lovers. ④ De Lalande House (photos 6-7) A mansion with a Western atmosphere that reminds me of Totoro's house. It is now a cafe, so you can relax and enjoy a drink! The coffee float is especially recommended in the hot summer, so be sure to visit in the coming season! ⑤ Koganei Park (photo 9) And outside the Open Air Architectural Museum is Koganei Park. It is a place where you can spend a relaxing time on the weekends, going on picnics or taking a walk. In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, making it a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, and we highly recommend it🌸 This amusement facility has many charms, so if you like history or want to see what life was like in the past, be sure to check it out~ ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ 📍: Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Koganei City 📸 : Canon EOS 5D MarkⅣ 💴: 400 yen ✈︎----------------------------------------------✈︎ #TokyoStrategy #TokyoTrip #TimeSlip #Koganei #EdoTokyoOpenAirArchitectureMuseum #HistoricalBuildings #Weekend

#TokyoTrafficStrategy Want to explore hidden gems around Tokyo? The Edo-Tokyo Architectural Park is definitely worth a visit! This park located in Koganei City brings together classic buildings by many masters and celebrities. It not only has pure Japanese-style old houses, but also unique designs that blend Japanese and Western styles from the Edo period. Although my friends jokingly call it "like a domestic movie theater", it is sparsely populated and allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of history and architecture. When you are tired of shopping, you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in the western-style building. Even the caterpillar pattern on the park’s brochure was designed by Hayao Miyazaki himself. No wonder this is the master’s secret base for finding inspiration! Transportation Guide: The most convenient way from downtown Tokyo is to take the JR Chuo Line rapid train to Tachikawa Station, then transfer to the JR Nanbu Line to Koganei Station. The entire journey takes about 30 minutes. After exiting the station, walk for 10 minutes from the north exit. There are road signs along the way, and you can easily reach the park by following the signs. If you depart from Shinjuku, you can also take the Keio Sagamihara Line and transfer to the JR Nanbu Line at Chofu Station to Koganei. In addition, there is a bus stop "Edo-Tokyo Architectural Garden" near the park. Some buses from the city can go directly to the park. When looking for bus information, you can pay attention to the keyword "Edo-Tokyo Architectural Garden" in the bus route name. Whichever way you choose, you’ll quickly reach this underrated architectural treasure! Remember to set aside half a day to slowly feel the charm of time settling down~

#springitinerary If you're into a more laid-back cherry blossom vibe, strolling around Koganei City is a total win. The cherry trees here aren’t just packed into one spot. they're scattered all over, especially along peaceful walking paths like the Kodaira Green Road. It’s the kind of place where you can just wander, take your time, and enjoy the petals falling like snow. Koganei Park is the main attraction, and it’s massive. With over 1,000 sakura trees, there's plenty of space to spread out and avoid the usual hanami chaos. Whether you're down for a picnic, a casual stroll, or snapping some aesthetic pics, it’s got the perfect setup. Bonus points: the park has an open-air museum with cool old buildings, so you get a little culture with your blossoms. Bring some snacks, maybe a friend or two, and just enjoy the springtime vibes without the stress.

Walking through the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum feels like traversing a corridor of history. Classic buildings stand quietly, like imprints of time frozen in place, each preserving memories of Tokyo's past. The first sight to greet you is the traditional wooden houses of merchants, with their familiar lattice windows and warm lanterns, evoking the bustling atmosphere of Edo-period marketplaces. Following the path, you enter a rustic residential home, where tatami-matted rooms, wooden sliding doors, and a serene dry landscape garden in the courtyard reveal the aesthetic of life in those times. What moved me even more were the buildings that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake, standing resiliently through the ages, narrating tales of the city's endurance and sustainability. As the sun set, I stood in the middle of the park's streets, gazing at the intersection of the old and the new. The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum brings history to life in the most authentic way, leaving an indelible mark on my heart.

[Musashikoganei Station South Exit Area: Miyaji Gakki Hall of Light and Music, Green Parks, Gardens, Art Spots, and Food Tour] We will visit the green parks, gardens, art spots, and food in the Musashikoganei Station South Exit area, a commuter town with a lot of greenery in Tokyo and a university, so there are many students and young families. We recommend visiting during the day except for Miyaji Gakki Hall. You can get some exercise while enjoying a relaxing time that you can't get in the city center. 🎹Koganei Miyaji Gakki Hall When I visited, I watched Noh and Kyogen, with the most minimalist glass pillars and a stage and runway with only light. Although it was a small but modern building, it was a comfortable viewing environment regardless of the genre. Miyaji Gakki has a large store on the north side of the station, and it is recommended for those who want to start learning an instrument. 📍Location: 6 Chome-14-45 Honcho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0004 🖼️Koganeri Art Spot (2F) Koganei Art Spot Chateau 2F (NieF) An art gallery that hosts the Chuo Line Art Festival, a rental gallery run by the non-profit organization Artful Action. A suitable venue for people who want to exhibit large tableaux, installations, and sculptures. 🗓️Itinerary management: Reopening on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 ~ Temporary closure: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 ~ Monday, April 28, 2025 (from the official website) 📍Location: 6 Chome-5-3 Honcho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0004 ☕️WISE MAN COFFEE A cafe full of commitment, opened by a barista in Sydney and a roaster in Toronto who returned to Japan 🕰️Business hours: Mon-Sun :9AM–6PM 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: No reservations, no strollers, 5 minutes walk from the south exit of Musashi-Koganei Station Exit the south exit of Musashi-Koganei Station and walk south on the right side of the sidewalk on Koganei Kaido. Go past the intersection with the 7-Eleven and continue south. It is on the right hand side after going down a few steps on the right hand side after passing Curry Pooh and Pizza-La. (Next to Tonkatsu Maruhachi) 10 tables for 2 people, 1 outdoor bench for 4 people' 📍Address: Koganei Sky Corporus Tenant Area, 3 Chome-40-1, Maeharacho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0013 🍛Aozora Curry A curry rice restaurant with a good reputation in the area for its butter chicken curry and rice with large toppings🍗 for Japan 💰Price per person: 2000- 🕰️Opening hours: 11:30AM–3PM, 6–10PM, Fri: 6–10PM, Close: Mon 📍Address: Nikko Palace Koganei Part 2, 3 Chome-18-19, Maeharacho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0013 🌳Hakenomori Green Park 4 Chome-17-21 Nakacho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0012 🍽️🇫🇷TERAKOYA French course meal, reservation required. Hold a custom-made wedding in a restaurant with a garden full of greenery. The dress, venue, and course menu are all very luxurious. 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: "Terakoya," a restaurant that has been loved in Musashikoganei, Tokyo, is an attractive restaurant with a garden filled with rich nature. Enjoy a natural yet special restaurant wedding in a house where you can relax while watching the flowers change with the seasons. Treat your loved ones to exquisite creative French cuisine prepared by the chef. 』 Access information for "TERAKOYA": 5 minutes walk from JR Musashi-Koganei Station / Parking: Available (free) 💰Price per person: 10,000- 🕰️Opening hours: lunch 12–3PM dinner: 6–9:30PM Close: Mon 📍Location: 3 Chome-33-32 Maeharacho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0013 🌲Sourousenen Garden Japanese-style garden 📍Location: 3 Chome-2-28 Nukuiminamicho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0014 🌲Donguri no Mori public green space 📍Location: 3 Chome-27 Maeharacho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0013 Recommended spots in the north exit area ⛲️Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30AM–5:30PM, Close: Mon 📍Address: Tokyo Metropolitan Koganei Park, Sakuracho, 3 Chome−7−1, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0005 #TokyoTrip #Spring0YenTrip #DomesticTrip

#東京行程 This place is like time-traveling through Japan’s history! The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum is an outdoor museum filled with real buildings from different time periods, from samurai-era houses to old-school bathhouses and even vintage shopping streets. It felt like I was inside a movie set! I loved walking around and imagining what life was like back then. Some of the houses even let you go inside, and I saw tatami rooms, old wooden kitchens, and vintage furniture—it really brought history to life. There’s also a super cute retro tram that you can check out! If you love history, photography, or exploring unique places, this museum is a must-visit. Plus, Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki used this place as inspiration for Spirited Away! It’s a bit outside central Tokyo, but totally worth the trip—especially if you want to experience old Japan without leaving the city.

#Tokyo Attractions 📍 Address: 3-7-1 Sakura-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo (inside Koganei Metropolitan Park) Features: Restoration of ancient buildings, reproduction of the times, immersive cultural experience 🌟 Travel through the time tunnel of Edo and Showa The Edo-Tokyo Building Garden (江戶東京たてもの園) is an outdoor museum dedicated to preserving and displaying historical buildings from the Edo to Showa periods. The park is divided into three major areas: West District, Central District and East District. There are more than 30 classic restored buildings on display, presenting an urban style that blends Japanese tradition and modernity. It is an excellent place to gain an in-depth understanding of the historical changes of Tokyo. This place is like an open-air architectural time museum, leading visitors into the streets and life scenes of the past, experiencing the cultural charm of different eras firsthand, making people feel as if they have traveled back to the Edo and Showa eras of the past. 📸 Must-see architectural highlights 1. Zibaotang Public Bathhouse: This traditional Japanese bathhouse from the early Showa era has completely restored bathtubs and counters, just like the bathhouse scene in the movie "Spirited Away", with a very nostalgic atmosphere. 2. Musashino Tea House: The Japanese wooden teahouse has bamboo curtains hanging by the windows, creating a quiet and elegant atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the garden scenery and taking photos. 3. Nishikawa Tailor Shop: The tailor studio from the Showa era is recreated, with traditional sewing machines and hand tools on display, showcasing the simple craftsman culture. 4. Takahashi Korekiyo Residence: The former residence of Meiji-era politician Takahashi Korekiyo combines Western and Japanese styles, showcasing the luxurious style of upper-class life at the time. 5. Kodera Soy Sauce Shop: The old soy sauce manufacturing workshop and store style are preserved, and ancient containers and tools are displayed, making it feel like walking into the market street scene of a hundred years ago. 🎫 Visiting Information and Transportation Guide Opening hours: • April to September: 09:30 - 17:30 • October to March: 09:30 - 16:30 • Closed on Mondays (if it is a holiday, it will be closed on the next day) Ticket Information: • Adults: 400 yen • University students: 320 yen • Free for high school students and below Transportation: • About 5 minutes by bus from JR Chuo Line Musashi-Koganei Station. 🍡 Nearby food and shopping recommendations 1. Edo-style sweets: Serving traditional Japanese desserts such as dango, matcha ice cream and red bean paste, you can enjoy the authentic nostalgic taste. 2. Koganei Park Cafe: In the nearby building garden, light meals and coffee are provided, which is a good place to take a break and enjoy the surrounding scenery. 🌸 Tips for playing 1. Time reserved: The park is large, so it is recommended to reserve 3-4 hours to slowly visit each building and gain a deeper understanding of its background story. 2. Interactive experience: Some buildings offer costume or traditional craft experiences, allowing you to personally participate in the fun of life in the Edo period. 3. Cultural etiquette: Please take off your shoes when entering a Japanese house to respect local cultural customs. 4. Seasonal activities: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring, and maple leaves turn red in autumn, which are suitable for taking photos; there are also special exhibitions and illumination activities in summer and winter. 🌟 Summary and evaluation The Edo-Tokyo Architectural Garden is a feast of both vision and history, authentically reproducing the architectural art and life details of different eras, allowing people to experience the cultural context of the intersection of Japanese tradition and modernity in an immersive way. Whether you are an architecture fan, photography enthusiast or traveling with your family, this place can bring you rich experiences and inspiration. Walking into the architectural park is like walking into a living historical theater. Every brick and tile tells a story of the past and is worth careful appreciation and exploration.

Outing record 📍Spot Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Points of interest Time travel to the Showa era! Retro space x buildings x autumn leaves🍁 The autumn leaves seen from the Japanese-style room🍁 are less crowded and more beautiful than anywhere else! Recommendation level: How many stars? ★★★★★ The entrance fee is only 400 yen. Lol And it's free for those living in Tokyo or elementary school students🆓 The price is also very child-friendly. . This space can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders! The fifth photo of the bath is actually super popular😂! When I went, I also got a free ticket to the public bath☺️! Why not give it a try? 🥰 #Domestic travel trip

#Tokyo Attractions Location: Koganei City, Tokyo The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is an open-air museum that collects and displays traditional and modern Japanese architecture from different eras. The buildings in the park have been relocated or restored and are now on display, making you feel as if you have traveled back to the Edo period or walked into the streets of the Showa era. For architecture fans or history lovers, this is undoubtedly a treasure trove of attractions! 🌟 Real experience sharing The park is divided into three main areas, from traditional Japanese houses to shopping streets from the Showa era, the scenes are so real that it seems as if time has stopped. Visitors can walk inside the building and take a closer look at the details of life in the past. We especially recommend the Showa Shopping Street, which has a strong retro atmosphere and authentic reproductions of ticket booths, pubs, etc. It is very suitable for taking photos and checking in. 📸 Photo highlights - Samurai residences from the Edo period: Classical Japanese gardens and wooden buildings, full of historical charm. - Showa Shopping Street: Retro street scene, fun for taking photos. 🚶♂️ Transportation and Tips Take the JR Chuo Line to Musashi-Koganei Station, and then take a bus for about 5 minutes. The ticket price is 400 yen for adults, and it is recommended to set aside at least 2-3 hours to slowly explore each building in the park. There is a cafe in the park where you can enjoy light meals and drinks during your break. #Edo-Tokyo Architectural Park #Open-air Museum #Architectural Beauty #Tokyo Travel #Nostalgic Trip

#Tokyo Attractions I am fascinated by the beautiful bamboo forest in Koganei Park! Walking into the bamboo forest, the fresh air and the rustling sound of bamboo leaves make people feel extremely peaceful, as if they have entered a gentle world. 🎋✨ The Japanese-style garden landscape in the park is exquisitely designed, and the red bridges and stone lanterns by the pond are fascinating and perfect for taking photos. 🏯📸 In addition, there are Western-style garden buildings here, whose elegant appearance contrasts sharply with the surrounding natural landscape, allowing me to feel the cultural diversity. 🏰🌼 On the lawn of the park, laughter can be heard one after another, making the whole environment full of vitality! ✨🌈

This time I visited the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, which has a sizable area that you can stroll around for half a day. It's a bit far from the city center, but it feels very worthwhile ☺️ (and the admission fee is very cheap too)! Although there was a bit of light rain, the greenery of late spring and early summer was still very beautiful, and when paired with the aged Japanese architecture, it was stunning 🥰! There are also a variety of other styles of buildings in the park, including Japanese and European styles, and the interiors have been restored or preserved to match the scenes of the time, all constructed very delicately and beautifully! Moreover, every building has wheelchair access, there are Chinese guidebooks available, and the staff are very friendly. There are also two places to eat 🍜 (the udon is cheap and delicious), which really makes it convenient and photogenic! 📷💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 I am very grateful for the exclusive member customer service privileges from trip.com – this privilege is very convenient and practical!! Whenever I have something unclear, I would ask my exclusive customer service, and they always respond quickly and handle issues well!

@Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 People of all ages were enjoying cherry blossom viewing! There are many different types of cherry blossoms, so it's a lot of fun to look around. The park has a calm atmosphere🌸 It was so good that I wish I could go again next year. A park in the city, it has a baseball field, tennis courts, dog run, barbecue area, and playground on a site of 79 hectares (790,000 square meters). Address 1-13-1 Sekino-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo 184-0001 #Sakura2024

Koganei Shrine in Koganei City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is said that the shrine was built in 1205 (Genkyu 2) during the development of Musashino, and was dedicated to the virtue of Sugawara no Michizane. During the Meiji Restoration, the shrine was renamed from "Tenmangu Shrine" to "Tenmangu Shrine." It is the guardian shrine of the former Kami- and Shimo-Koganei villages and Koganei Shinden, and in 1870 it was renamed Koganei Shrine after the place name. The shrine grounds are reached by climbing up a few stone steps. There is a plum tree and a cow statue in honor of the enshrined deity. In the back, there is a 3m-tall stone mill stacked in the style of a Fujizuka as a memorial for millstones that had outlived their usefulness. If you go further in, there is a kyudo field, and if you're lucky, you can actually see people shooting their bows! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Koganei Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-7-2 Nakamachi, Koganei City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Musashi-Koganei Station → About 14 minutes on foot ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #ShrineLover #ShrineTour #ShrinesTemples #ShrineVisit

Maehara Shinmei Shrine in Koganei City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Founded during the Tensho era (1573-1593), it is the guardian shrine of the former Kami-Koganei village. It was once enshrined at Koganei Shrine in 1909, but was restored to its original location in 1947. A stone torii gate suddenly appears, covering a general road in a residential area. After walking a little further, you will come across a splendid shrine building set in a secluded area. Beside it, there is a stone monument engraved with the words "Shinmei Shrine Main Hall Worship Hall Copper Roof". It was a shrine with a good atmosphere that quietly watches over the surrounding area. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Maehara Shinmei Shrine ꕥAddress: 3-15-18 Maeharacho, Koganei City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Musashi-Koganei Station → approx. 15-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrines and Temples #Shrines Tour #Shrines Visit #Shrines Lover

Shimo-Benzaiten in Koganei City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It was founded in 1605. It is said that the Osawa Hayatonokami family, who moved to Nukui, cleared the land, invited the god of water to this place where clear water springs, and enshrined Benzaiten as the tutelary deity. And at some point, Nukui Shrine came to be called Kami-Benzaiten and our shrine Shimo-Benzaiten. It is now a sub-shrine outside the grounds of Nukui Shrine. The spring water in the pond stopped flowing between 1958 and 1961, and since then the pond at Shimo-Benzaiten has dried up. Now, all that remains are traces of the pond, and there is not a drop of water. The shrine is located in Shimobenten Children's Square, and although the shrine is small, the park is spacious and has play equipment. After some research, I found out that it was donated to the city by the Osawa family in 2015 and opened to the public as a park. I hope that it will continue to exist for a long time to come. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Shimobenzaiten ꕥAddress: 2-1 Nukui Minamicho, Koganei City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Musashi-Koganei Station → approx. 19-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine visit #Shrine tour #Temple and shrine

Fujiwara Inari Shrine in Koganei City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located a little way off the Shin-Koganei Kaido road. There is a sign for Osawa Shrine, and at the back of the approach is Kamimiya Osawa Shrine. On the left hand side of the approach is Fujiwara Inari Shrine. A flag for Fujiwara Inari Daimyojin is hanging, and although it is a small shrine, the vermilion torii gate and flag stand out. On both sides of the main shrine are small red and white plum trees with cute flowers. To the right of them is the prefab building of Osawa Shrine. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Fujiwara Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-7 Nukui Minamicho, Koganei City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Musashi-Koganei Station → approx. 20-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Visiting a shrine #Shrine lover

Kamimiya Osawa Shrine in Koganei, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Founded during the Tenkei era (938-945) It was founded by Fujiwara Toki Juji, who is said to be a descendant of Nakatomi Kamatari, who was given the surname Fujiwara and became the ancestor of the Fujiwara clan. This land above Osawa Pond was a beautiful place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, so it is said that the shrine took the name Osawa and enshrined the ancestor god. It is a small shrine a little way off the Shin-Koganei Kaido. As you walk along the refreshing bamboo forest, you will see a torii gate, and just beyond the torii gate is a shrine building. There is a roof to protect you from the rain when you worship. It is unmanned, but it seems that they sell amulets and other items. There were two cute bird ornaments (one an owl and the other unknown) at the chozuya, which was soothing. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kamimiya Osawa Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-1-24 Nukui Minamicho, Koganei City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Musashi-Koganei Station → About 20 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #ShrineLover #ShrineVisiting #Shrines andTemples #ShrineTour

Nukui Shrine in Koganei City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It began in 1590 when the water god was enshrined as Nukui Benzaiten. In 1875, due to the separation of Shinto and Buddhism, it was renamed Itsukushima Shrine. Later, it was renamed Nukui Shrine after it was combined with Nukui Shrine, which was located in the former Nukui Village. In 1985, the main hall burned down, and the following year it was restored, along with the corridor, Tamagaki fence, and Shinkyo Bridge, and it has remained as it is today. Nukui Shrine has spring water flowing through it, and it has been selected as one of the 57 best springs in Tokyo. Unfortunately, however, the water is not suitable for drinking. However, the pond is beautiful when viewed from the Firebreak Bridge, and listening to the murmuring of the spring water is soothing. To the left of the torii gate, there is a slope, but if you climb the stone steps you will find Fudo Myo-o Hall, Atago Shrine, and Yakumo Shrine, and the temple grounds are also beautiful when viewed from above! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Nukui Shrine ꕥAddress: 3-8-6 Nukui Minamicho, Koganei City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Kokubunji Station → approx. 20 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine lover #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship

#cherryblossom2024 Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum This is a great day trip from Tokyo and offers a great place to view the cherry trees for Hanmari. The museum is charming with numerous exhibits that were loved from all over Japan to be placed on the grounds here. The gardens are amazing and the staff is attentive and many are fluent in English. Highly recommended if you are a fan of Japanese architecture.