Mitsubishi Minato-Mirai Industrial Museum shows the latest in state-of-the-art technology through hands-on experience. There are actual rocket engine, and models of nuclear reactor and airplanes exhibited here. You can also enjoy a ride in the helicopter flight simulation machine.
What ramen do you prefer? Not a question most Westerners are usually posed, because all we really know is the cheap stuff we ate as starving students. Well, in Japan it's a whole different story, one the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum wants to help you both discover and enjoy. Across three floors, you can taste at least nine different versions of one of Japan's staple foods, from traditional to more modern recipes. What's the difference, who knows, but it'll sure be fun finding out. The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is a great place to learn something about Japan while filling your gut. Don't be shy; their raison'd'etre is to feed and educate you, so skip breakfast and head on down to the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum.
Just behind the World Porters shopping center is a large brick building with glass windows along the top. This is the Cup Noodles Museum, a museum dedicated entirely to the history of instant noodles as invented by Momofuku Ando in 1958. The spacious interior begins with a display of noodle packaging and the Momofuku story, including a re-creation of his workshed. A series of interactive displays under will keep the children amused. On the next floor is a cup noodle factory and chicken ramen factory, both of which require an extra fee to enter. On the next floor is a play area and food court serving ramen noodles from around the world. There is a brochure in English, and the titles of exhibits are in English. The museum is very popular on weekends. -AH
With Totoro greeting you at the entrance, step inside this colorful and whimsical museum and learn all about Studio Ghibli animations. Stroll through the beautiful exhibits and discover how animated films are created. After learning about the movie process, you can catch the screening of short museum-exclusive films. Kids will love playing on the plush Cat Bus from My Neighbor Totoro and later, you can visit the rooftop garden to see the five-meter (16 feet) tall statue of Robot Soldier from Laputa Castle in the Sky. Pay a visit to the Ghibli Museum to learn more about an iconic animation studio.
This naturally wooded park adjoins the Meiji Jingu Shrine, and until 1996, it hosted Tokyo's amateur rock and roll bands, who strutted their stuff every Sunday. They have since moved to Omotesando, and Yoyogi Park has become quiet, and ideal for groups of friends and families who like to enjoy a tranquil Sunday afternoon strolling by small ponds filled with koi (Japanese carp). Rental bicycles are available within the grounds during summer.
This huge, two-building general science museum was established in 1877 and covers a wide variety of scientific knowledge including the evolution of living things, the Earth's formative history, nature, and astronomy. The giant dinosaur fossil, a moon rock and the stuffed body of Hachiko, the famous loyal Akita dog are some of the unmissable exhibits here. Taxidermy specimens, steam engines and the life of Japanese people are also some of the intriguing permanent exhibitions. If you cannot read Japanese, it is better to bring along a Japanese friend who can translate things for you.
At Tokyo Great Cycling Tour, you can choose from three kinds of tours: kayaking, running, or cycling. If you can't speak Japanese, no problem. Most staff can speak English, so you will be able to have a good time with them. If you wish to learn more about tours, please go to their website. Have you ever joined such a unique tour? If not, this is a good opportunity.
What is the Gozabune? It is the gorgeous ship which Japanese feudal lords used when they sailed. Atekemaru is a revival ship of Gozabune. There are two routes. One is from Hinode to Aomi and back, another is from Aomi to Tokyo Big Sight and back. Also, you can choose the cruise from Hinode to Tokyo Big Sight. Fares are different depending on distance, so please check the website. Children from ages 1 to 5 can get on board for free, with up to 1 child per adult traveling free of charge. The cruise service also serves some exquisite Japanese food on-board to please your palate as you bask in the view of the picturesque surrounding vistas.
The Backstreet Guides will take you to very interesting places. It offers several tours, such as the "Tokyo Night View Tour" and the "Absolutely Tokyo Tour." The Backstreet Guides company offers not only group tours, but also private tours as well. With Tokyo as a starting point, you can also go sightseeing outside the city and visit a number of breathtaking sites. If you wish to see Tokyo from a different perspective, a tour with the Backstreet Guides is a must.
With Totoro greeting you at the entrance, step inside this colorful and whimsical museum and learn all about Studio Ghibli animations. Stroll through the beautiful exhibits and discover how animated films are created. After learning about the movie process, you can catch the screening of short museum-exclusive films. Kids will love playing on the plush Cat Bus from My Neighbor Totoro and later, you can visit the rooftop garden to see the five-meter (16 feet) tall statue of Robot Soldier from Laputa Castle in the Sky. Pay a visit to the Ghibli Museum to learn more about an iconic animation studio.
Multiplexes have changed the entire game of movie-going and single screen theaters are no longer preferred. But when it is classic places like the Shin-Bungeiza in Tokyo, who could deny the charm? The theater is known for screening classic Japanese movies along with some Hollywood favorites and is especially popular for all-night screening during weekends. Though one of the oldest theaters, Shin-Bungeiza is done in ornate seating, old and charming ambiance, and well-facilitated with lighting and acoustics, promising a fine theater experience.