10 Sights & Landmarks in Koto That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Koto, Japan including Fukagawa Edo Museum, KidZania Tokyo, Kameido Tenjinsha, Tomioka Hachimangu, Panasonic Center Tokyo, Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street, Fukagawa Fudodo, Tokyo Gate Bridge, Telecom Center Observatory, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Etchujima Campus.
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1. Fukagawa Edo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
See village life in 19th-century Fukagawa in this reproduction village of traditional homes, inns, fish and produce stores, complete with an ambient sound track and seasonal plants and weather.
Reviewed By 144leandad - Townsville, Australia
We stumbled upon this fantastic museum by accident as we were heading back to the Metro after visiting a nearby Sumo stable, Oguruma-beya. The entry price is only 400 yen, it's worth every penny. Inside they have re-created an Edo (old Tokyo) town, the attention to detail is magnificent. There are several English speaking guides who are all too happy to show you around (no charge) and I'd recommend this; you'll see all the small details you would miss on your own, plus learn a lot of history. Special thanks to our wonderful guide Nagano Higachi; you are very special lady and we enjoyed our time with you very much x
2. KidZania Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
KidZania is a city founded by the children of the world where they can be leaders and learn about society while having fun. Kids get to role-play as Adults at more than 90 jobs and activities using real-world tools and equipment. Complete with shops, vehicles and a functional society, KidZania is a 2/3 scale city just for Kids. Choose an activity at the TV Station, Airplane, Bank or any of the over 60 pavilions. Put on a uniform and get to work! ★What to do? First, choose a pavilion where you want to work. After you finish your job, you get paid in the local currency, "kidZos". Use your kidZos to shop and pay for services. At most activities, you will be creating something new. Whether it is food from the Pizza Shop or Bakery, or a DVD from the Fashion Show, what you create is yours to keep! ★Let's Start! Just like any country you will travel to, the more you plan before you enter, the better. Upon entering KidZania, choose a pavilion and get started! ★Getting Tickets KidZania Tokyo operates two shifts daily. ・1st shift:9:00am - 3:00pm ・2st shift:4:00pm - 9:00pm Congestion is expected. Please come here as early as possible! Book your tickets online ahead of time to make sure you get in on the day and time you wish. Same-day ticket sales are limited and subject to capacity. ★Using English Though most Activities are in Japanese, a limited number are conducted in English every day. Regardless of language skill, all Kids are encouraged to try any activity they wish!
Reviewed By WS_Ang - Singapore, Singapore
Excellent indoor facility for children to role play different occupations and earn kidzo (currency that can be used in all Kidzania outlets globally). It is located in a shopping mall and near to Toyosu station. Staff are friendly, helpful and patient, and they make instructions very simple for kids (young kids or kids who don’t speak Japanese) to follow. You can check in (best to buy tickets online before visiting) at the counter before the shift starts (2 shifts per day: 9am to 3pm and 4pm to 9pm) and you will be given a queue number card for entering. You can start to queue 45 minutes before the shift starts at the stipulated queue spot according to your queue number and admission begins around 30 minutes before the shift starts. Once inside, it is best to go to the popular activities (Nintendo, candy factory, pilot) to make a reservation so that you can come back for that activity later at the reserved time. You can only make the next reservation after you have finished the first reserved activity. In the meantime, You can do other jobs that are available (refer to the timing information displayed at each activity). For the theatre events, there’s only 1 session per event(example, there’s only 1 wedding ceremony per shift) so you might want to reserve for a particular type of theatre activity that your child really wants to do. Kidzania Tokyo does not use the B.Kidzania PaZZport so you cannot collect stamps in your PaZZport here. Instead they use the job reservations card and they give out a job card at the end of each completed activity, which is quite a nice collectible. They also have professionally taken photos of your child for certain activities that are printed out and displayed near the entrance and you can choose which one you will like to purchase. (Wish they can be more environmentally friendly though!) They have some F&B outlets for food and drinks purchases, with lots of seatings around. There’s also a parents lounge for parents to relax in. We went for the Speak English Wednesday 2nd shift event, and we heard from the staff that the speak English events are usually not as crowded. Overall it’s a unique and fun place for kids to try different jobs activity.
3. Kameido Tenjinsha
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By goic - Taito, Japan
KAMEIDO TENJINSHA Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a shrine in Koto Ward, Tokyo that is familiar to the god of learning who enshrines Sugawara no Michizane as a deity. It is listed as one of the 10 important Tokyo-Jissha shrines established by Emperor Meiji. The festival held when the wisteria flowers that bloom in June are in full bloom is a famous event that symbolizes Kameido Tenjin Shrine. ※亀戸天神社 は… 菅原道真公を御祭神に祀る学業の神を祀る神社として 親しまれる江東区亀戸にある神社 藤の花でとても有名ですねぇ 朝はひっそり静まり返った境内です 東京スカイツリーとのコントラストも絵になります 東京10社の1社でもあるので東京都内の 寺社巡りも楽しみ方のひとつです。
4. Tomioka Hachimangu
5. Panasonic Center Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By Socal45 - Portland, United States
The 3rd floor math museum/hall was great. Wonderful tech and we stayed here all morning. Kids enjoyed it, as did I! Worth the admission price - gives you a taste of future tech that could be used to teach math and science. 2nd floor had a Nintendo demo hall where kids could play for 10 minutes at a time and some free exhibits. All were great. We actually thought this was much better than the other science museums in Tokyo. Went on a weekday morning and it was pretty empty. 1st floor under renovation for exhibits related to the Olympics, but those looked inspiring as well.
6. Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By 964nancyh - Victoria, Canada
There are so many shops and restaurants here, loved the energy of this area and seeing both the locals and the tourists alike. A must if you are coming to Tokyo
7. Fukagawa Fudodo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By michelexxxxx - London, Canada
this was a great, free, excursion. very close to subway stop and very unique cultural stop. a highlight of my trip to Japan and a break from crowds as it is not on tour itineraries
8. Tokyo Gate Bridge
9. Telecom Center Observatory
10. Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Etchujima Campus
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