10 Things to do in Mitaka That You Shouldn't Miss

May 19, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Mitaka, Japan including Ghibli Museum Mitaka, Book House in the Astronomical Observatory Forest, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Nogawa Park, Mitaka Yamamoto Yuzo Memorial Museum, Zenrinji Temple, Kazenosanpomichi, Tamagawa Green Road, Inokashira Benzaiten, Atrevie Mitaka.
Restaurants in Mitaka

1. Ghibli Museum Mitaka

1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka 181-0013 Tokyo Prefecture +81 570-055-777 [email protected] http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/
Excellent
58%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 1,898 reviews

Ghibli Museum Mitaka

The brainchild of award-winning Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki, this museum includes a theater showing film excerpts, a whimsical children's play zone, a rooftop garden, and exhibits related to his movies, including Spirited Away.

Reviewed By Janis857

Amazing museum for Ghibli fans. Not overwhelming - works its way into your heart, just like their productions. Relies on triggering your recall of things Ghibli that you love. I also enjoyed their presentation of the rooms and desks where the drawings were created, and the equipment used to create the moving animation. Must get tickets in advance, and line up early - aim for 10AM opening time tickets, and get in line by 9:30.. Easy 17 minute train ride on JR Chuo Line Rapid to Mitaka from Shinjuku station in Tokyo and then walk thru park to the museum -- or ride the quick, local Community Bus , stop 9 at south exit of JR Mitaka station. There is real attention to making exhibits accessible to small children. The cheerful cafe has a menu with hotdog type food - aimed for kids. After visit, recommend eating lunch at a great French restaurant - Fuyotei- located at edge of park.

2. Book House in the Astronomical Observatory Forest

2-21-3 Osawa in National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Mitaka 181-0015 Tokyo Prefecture +81 422-39-3401 http://www.city.mitaka.tokyo.jp/ehon/
Excellent
43%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Book House in the Astronomical Observatory Forest

3. National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka 181-0015 Tokyo Prefecture +81 422-34-3600 http://www.nao.ac.jp/
Excellent
26%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
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4.0 based on 61 reviews

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

4. Nogawa Park

6-4-1 Osawa, Mitaka 181-0015 Tokyo Prefecture +81 422-31-6457 http://musashinoparks.com/kouen/nogawa/
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.0 based on 101 reviews

Nogawa Park

5. Mitaka Yamamoto Yuzo Memorial Museum

2-12-27 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka 181-0013 Tokyo Prefecture +81 422-42-6233 http://mitaka.jpn.org/yuzo/
Excellent
29%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 34 reviews

Mitaka Yamamoto Yuzo Memorial Museum

6. Zenrinji Temple

4-18-20 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka 181-0013 Tokyo Prefecture +81 422-44-8365 http://www.zenrinji.jp/
Excellent
15%
Good
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33%
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Zenrinji Temple

7. Kazenosanpomichi

Shimorenjaku 1-3chome, Mitaka 181-0013 Tokyo Prefecture http://www.mitakanavi.com/spot/nature/tamagawa_jyousui.html
Excellent
23%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 43 reviews

Kazenosanpomichi

8. Tamagawa Green Road

Mitaka Tokyo Prefecture +81 422-31-6457 http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index060.html
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Tamagawa Green Road

9. Inokashira Benzaiten

4-1 Inokashira Inokashira Park, Mitaka 181-0001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 422-48-4484 [email protected] http://www.inokashirabenzaiten.com/#_=_
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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3.5 based on 59 reviews

Inokashira Benzaiten

10. Atrevie Mitaka

Mitaka 181-0013 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5244-4852 http://www.atre.co.jp/store/mitaka
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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3.5 based on 24 reviews

Atrevie Mitaka

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