Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Worth a Trip
On the grounds of a sprawling park, the
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Mu-
seum
(
http://tatemonoen.jp/english/index.html
;
3-7-1 Sakura-chō, Koganei; adult/child ¥400/free;
9.30am-5.30pm Tue-Sun Apr-Sep, to 4.30pm Tue-Sun Oct-Mar; ; JR Chūō Line to Musashi-
Koganei)
preserves a number of original structures from the Edo period (1603-1868) to
the early post-WWII years, all rescued from Tokyo's modernising zeal.
Best East Meets West
Kyū Iwasaki-teien
19th-century estate with both western- and Japanese-style
wings. (
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)
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Art deco former princely residence.
(
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)
Takashimaya
Opulent 1930's department store filtered through Japanese sensib-
ilities. (
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)
Kabuki-za
Traditional theatre superimposed on a modern skyscraper, designed
by Kuma Kengō. (
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)
