Top Things to do in Akishima
Top Restaurants in Akishima
- 1. Showanomorikurumaya
- 2. Chin Kenichi Mabodofuten Granduo Tachikawa
- 3. Taishoken, Akishima
- 4. Amanoya Musashimurayamafactory Chokubaiten
- 5. Bunmeido Ichibankan
- 6. Shodaitetsumen
- 7. Sherlock Holmes Tachikawa
- 8. Bangkok food stand Khao Man Kai No. 16
- 9. Gatten Sushi Akishima
- 10. Marugame Seimen Akishima Mori Town
10 Things to Do in Akishima That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Akishima, Japan including Showa Kinen Park, Mori Town, Aeon Mall Musashi Murayama, Mori Park Outdoor Village, Seibu Prince Dome, Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple, Polar Science Museum, Showa Park, Ganduo Tachikawa, Hiyoshi Shrine.
Restaurants in Akishima
1. Showa Kinen Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 545 reviews
Reviewed By Australiafrancophile - Australia
I visited on Sunday 19th of November.I arrived via Tachikawa station but as has been said before NishiTachikawa station is more convenient.
There are very few leaves left on the gingko trees.I have learnt that autumnal gingko trees are stinky.
It was dogs day and there were many , many dogs with their devoted owners enjoying the garden.
The highlights for me were the Japanese garden with nice autumn colored maples and the bonsai garden.Dont miss the fingered citron bonsai.Like a big lemon with 6+ "fingers"
There is also a small dahlia garden with dahlias flowering now.
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We took the little train for 310 yen.It tends to go around the periphery for some of the route so not so scenic but saves the leg.As has been said this park is absolutely enormous but flat and no steps so wheelchair friendly.
Good play areas for children.
Bring food because, surprisingly, there isn't much available.
2. Mori Town
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Ryusuke M
Moti Town has Ito Yokado as its anchor store along with decent specialty shops. Ito Yokado has its food section on the basement and a Seven Cafe on the first floor near the north entrance.
3. Aeon Mall Musashi Murayama
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By tyapatsuD - Tokyo, Japan
かつて日産の工場があった場所にできたショッピングモールです。多摩地区ではおそらく最大なのではないでしょうか、店内を歩き回るだけでいい運動になるほどです。テナントはどれもこれもどこかで見たような店ばかりなので代わり映えはしません。
4. Mori Park Outdoor Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By travelmomVancouver - Vancouver
The activities were exciting and engaging. However the sports shops there could be very expansive. However, they are specialty shops so one cannot complain much.
5. Seibu Prince Dome
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie K - Adrian, Michigan
The Seibu Dome is a great place to watch baseball. I went here with my Japanese colleague to take in a game between the Seibu Lions and the Tokyo Giants in interleague play (Pacific vs. Central League). This stadium is unique in that it is domed but there are no walls in most sections of the stadium. And where there might have been partial walls, they did not meet the roof. As such, it is still partially open air. This offers the pleasant feature of allowing enjoyment of the game in the fresh air without it being affected by the elements. The stadium concession stands were a little primitive by US stadium standards but they were still extensive. There were several food choices including noodles, sushi and other Asian fare as well as Western stadium food such as KFC. Japanese baseball is a unique experience as the fans from the two teams sit, for the most part, on opposite sides of the stadium. In this case, there were a large contingent of Giants fans since Tokyo was an easy train ride from Saitama. When each team is at bat, their fans are led in organized chants and cheers to support their teams. For the home team, this included a drum (a la the movie "Major League") and a horn. There were also notable differences in some details such as the fact that the Manager can remain on the field as a new pitcher is warming up, players can play catch in front of the dugouts during the game and other such nuances. But the key thing is that the quality of play has always been very good from what I observed. The play tends to go on for a while (almost 4 hours in this case) as Japanese hitters are more patient and pitchers tend to nibble the corners instead of challenge the hitters. This makes for deep pitch counts and longer playing time. This was the eighth Japanese Major League, or Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), stadium to which I have been and this was probably one of the most enjoyable games I have witnessed. It helped that there was an exciting finish with a two-out, 3-run single (yes, single) in the ninth inning by the Tokyo batter (I think it was Abe) who had two strikes on him at the time. It was a hit that fell between the 2Bman, CF and RF and was off the glove of the 2Bman who unfortunately fell injured and had to be carried off the field by stretcher. That hit erased a 3-1 Seibu lead. Overall, it was a fun game to watch. If you are visiting Japan, a visit to an NPB game can be a very enjoyable experience. Even if you are not a baseball fan, it is an interesting window into Japanese culture. While Sumo might be the uniquely Japanese sport, Baseball is still the National game and the populace follows their teams passionately. The manifestation of this passion is intriguing to witness.
6. Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By KomillaS - Brentwood, California
Takahata-fudo is a Buddhist temple of Shingon sect, We visited the temple to attend a yagya fire ceremony that the monks at the temple do. Many people were dressed in traditional clothes and it was more personal as this was not so much of a tourist temple.
Takahata-fudo temple was founded in the late 9th century by Priest En'nin according to Emperor Seiwa's wish.
It is enshrined the Fudo-myoo which is one of the Five Wisdom Kings.
Niomon (the main gate) and Fudodou (the main temple) were built in the 14-15th centuries, and many Buddhist statues housing in the buildings were made in the 10-15th centuries.
7. Polar Science Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Graham H - Hobart, Australia
Japan has a proud history of polar exploration including the early explorations of Lt Nobu Shirase in Antarctic a hundred years ago. The museum is small but gives a good representation of Japan’s past history and current research activities. English literature and assistance are available. It’s definitely worth a visit if you are in Tachikawa area. The museum is on the south side of the National Institute of Polar Research building, about 400 metres from the western side of the Takamatsu Station on the Tamatoshi Monorail line (one station north of Tachikawa city centre).
8. Showa Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Dick E - Litchfield Park, Arizona
Showa park is new and a lot of Japanese want to see it especially on weekends. I recommend going during work days. Be sure to eat the udon noodles and take on the view at the restaurant on the lake. The bonsai exhibit is really nice. See the 250 years old bonsai pine! The Japanese garden has many photo opportunities. There are many benches to sit on on the path around the park. There is poppies in bloom in the spring. There is really nothing exceptional about the park but they keep adding to it. The park has a nice size area for children activities.
9. Ganduo Tachikawa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Ted C - La Mesa, California
This is a better than average 7 story department store attached to the Tachikawa Station. Very limited food section, much better next door at Lumine, but the resturants on the 7th floor offer a good selection and a reasonable price point. The Chinese restaurant, I forget the name in the northwest corner is good but a bit expensive. The others are some good, some not so good.
Shopping is good if you are young and thin, not great for older, fatter Americans. Good selection of tenigui for souveniers (sp) on the 5th floor though, this is a branch of the original and most famous tenigui shop in Asakusa just south of Sensoji Temple.
10. Hiyoshi Shrine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By キャプテンぽんた - Japan
拝島公園奥の石段の上に鎮座しています。
創建は不明ですが、江戸初期、隣接する朱塗りの「大日堂」再建の際に旧拝島村鎮守の「山王社」として建立とされています。
拝殿・幣殿・本殿から成る権現造りで、煌びやかな極彩色の本殿は見事！
現社殿は江戸末期に再建されたもので、大山咋命、香山戸命、羽山戸命を祭神として、稲荷社など境内三社も有し、家内安全、厄除け、無病息災の御利益あり。
付近には「大日堂」の他に、「大日堂仁王門」、「拝島大師」などの歴史的宗教施設が集まっています。
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