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

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

#springwander About 1,400 cherry trees are planted in the park, and in spring it is bustling as a famous cherry blossom spot. In addition, there is a BBQ shop where you can enjoy a barbeque (completely reserved) with empty hands, and the cycling centre offers bicycle rentals of various sizes (for a fee), so you can enjoy cycling with families and groups. You can also do it

#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.

Strolling through the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum feels like walking through a corridor of history. Classic buildings stand quietly, like imprints where time has stopped, each preserving memories of Tokyo's past. The first sight is the traditional wooden houses of merchants, with familiar lattice windows and warm-colored lanterns, evoking the bustling atmosphere of Edo period markets. Following the path, I entered a rustic residential house, seeing rooms with tatami mats, wooden sliding doors, and a tranquil dry landscape garden in the courtyard, instantly feeling the aesthetic of life from that era. What moved me even more were the buildings that survived the Great Kanto Earthquake, standing proudly despite the hardships, telling tales of the city's resilience and sustainability. As the sun set, I stood in the middle of the park's street, 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.

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.

Koganei Park next to 🇯🇵Edo Tokyo Architecture Park🏯 is one of 🗾Tokyo's famous cherry blossom viewing 🌸 attractions, with more than 1,400 cherry blossom trees planted inside 😍, this time to Edo Tokyo Architecture Park 🏮 on the way to pass by to see the cherry blossoms! #Koganei Park #Koganei Park no Sakura #Edo Tokyo Architecture Park #Edo Tokyo たてもの Garden #Flower Viewing Attractions #Japan Flower Viewing Attractions #Tokyo Flower Viewing Attractions #Cherry Blossoms #Japan Cherry Blossoms #Tokyo Cherry Blossoms #Tokyo Cherry Blossoms #Japan Cherry Blossoms #Tokyo Cherry Blossoms #Cherry Blossoms #Cherry Blossoms #Cherry Blossoms #Cherry Blossoms #Japan Cherry Blossoms #Japan Cherry BlossomsTokyo #TokyoFreeTokyo #TokyoFreeTokyo #TokyoFreeTok #EdoTokyo #Japanese Ancient Architecture #Edo Period Style #Edo Period Streets #Cherry Blossoms 2024

🌸 Until April 14, Koganei Park in Tokyo will hold a lighting event themed 'Moon and Night Cherry Blossoms (月と夜桜)'. The park is home to more than 50 varieties and over 1,400 cherry blossom trees. The area with the most cherry trees in the park is the Cherry Blossom Garden on the west side, which is planted with early-blooming cherry trees and Yaezakura that start blooming in early April. From the start of blooming, it takes about a week to reach full bloom. (The cherry blossoms in the picture are from a previous year's full bloom) 🌸 During the event, Koganei Park also specially set up a glowing moon. It shines under the cherry trees, creating a unique atmosphere. In addition, from March 29 to 31 and from April 5 to 7, there will be food and drink stalls. Most of the items sold are cherry blossom-themed foods and beverages. 🌸 Great for taking photos and checking in 🌸 Location: Koganei Park Nearest stations: Hanakoganei Station / Higashikoganei Station / Musashikoganei Station Address: 1-13-1 Sekino-cho, Koganei-shi, Tokyo Event period: 2024/03/22 (Fri) to 2024/04/14 (Sun) Time: 17:30 to 20:00 Lighting time: 17:30 to 20:00

Tokyo I want to take photos from the Showa era You can come over here ✨Edo Tokyo Architecture Park🏛️ Tickets are only ¥400 Same with museums There is a whole fully restored building inside Let you go in and visit It’s well worth seeing! #Tokyo #Edo Period #Edo Tokyo Architectural Park

The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is located within the grounds of Koganei Park. The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is an open-air museum that relocates, restores, preserves, and exhibits historical buildings of great cultural value✍️ It's amazing that the original buildings were relocated! The interiors of the buildings are also recreated to look like they did back then, giving you a very nostalgic feel✨ In addition to the buildings, there were also trains that actually ran from Shibuya Station to Shinbashi, Hamacho Nakanobashi, and (Kanda) Sudacho🚃 Because it's an outdoor facility, you can get the illusion that you're actually riding on them✨ #TokyoTourism #TokyoTrip #Museum