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![A great wisteria that is over 150 years old]()
Ashikaga
Parks & Gardens
Ashikaga Flower Park
4.53 15A paradise of flowers and lights. And in this place, its greatest gift: a stunning tunnel of great wisterias.
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Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!
The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!
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A large natural curtain with wisteria in purple and white. “Ashikaga Flower Park” for day trip. (Ashikaga City of Tochigi Prefecture)
After enter the park, you will see a huge curtain-like made of Japanese wisteria in colour purple and white in front of you...
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![The large torii gate at Okunitama-jinja Shrine.
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Fuchu
Shrines & Temples
Okunitama-jinja Shrine
4.50 16A shrine that boats over 1900 years of history and the guardian dieties of the Musashi Province.
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Experience Japan’s History and Culture Through the Four Seasons in Fuchu! 5 Must-See Festivals at Okunitama-jinja Shrine
Okunitama-jinja Shrine in Fuchu, one of Tokyo’s five major shrines, hosts nearly 400 festivals a year when you include the daily Onikkusai ritual (a ceremony offering food to the gods). Some of these festivals have lasted for over 1,000 years, and most have histories stretching back at least several centuries. The shrine is a must-visit for anyone wishing to experience different aspects of Japan’s history and culture as they change with the seasons. This article introduces five carefully selected festivals out of the approximately 400 held at Okunitama-jinja Shrine.
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Only 25 minutes from Shinjuku! Original Sushi-Making & Sake Tasting Tour in Fuchu City
In the 7th century, Fuchu City was the capital of the Musashi Province (covering almost all of modern-day Tokyo, Saitama and part of Kanagawa Prefectures). During the Edo period, the city thrived as a post town. Nowadays, we offer a comprehensive tour where participants can explore Japanese history, culture, and delicious food.
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![Enjoy the atmosphere of an old-timey train dining car at “STATION RESTAURANT THE CENTRAL.”]()
Tokyo Station Neighborhood
Commercial Buildings
GRANSTA TOKYO
4.44 27JR East’s largest mall in the Tokyo Station with nearly 180 sweets shops, cafes, restaurants and general stores.
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A complete guide to the best things to do in Gransta Tokyo! 25 must-visit recommendations!
Gransta at Tokyo Station consists of Gransta Tokyo, Gransta Marunouchi, and Gransta Yaekita. It is JR East's largest commercial complex built inside of a train station, where you will find a variety of stores, cafes, and restaurants from all over Japan. We will introduce some of the recommended stores in Gransta, where you can find everything from gourmet food to shopping and unique Japanese experiences.
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At the Gransta, enjoy shopping and gourmet food without stepping out of the station!
Gransta, inside the JR Tokyo station, is JR East’s largest Ekinaka (inside a train station) commercial facility. An array of gourmet food, general goods, clothing, and major brands in new types of stores - full of intriguing shops to see! Besides the shops, event spaces and decorations on the avenues are worth a look. Stop by on the way to your destination.
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