Top Things to do in Koto
The 10 Best Things to Do in Koto, Japan
Discover the best top things to do in Koto, Japan including KidZania Tokyo, Fukagawa Edo Museum, Kiyosumi Teien, Fukagawa Fudodo, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Kameido Tenjinsha, Lala Port Toyosu, Kiba Park, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Miraikan, Tomioka Hachimangu.
Restaurants in Koto
1. KidZania Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 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 TinyTX - TX
While the rest of our group took in the Mari Kart attraction, my son wanted to come to Kidzania. We came during "English" speaking day (which if you are looking for more direction in English--don't hold your breath). However, for whatever lack communication, my son had a blast and was able to do many of the attractions. The only downside is that we were not told what or where the "money" could be used toward and by the time we figured it out, all the small shops or attractions were closed (we went to the evening session). My son still talks about this to everyone though so all the little ruses made up for it.
2. Fukagawa Edo Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 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 Santorex - Singapore, Singapore
Nearest Train station is Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station (清澄白河駅) . Please exit from A3 and got elevator reach the street level . Inside train station got some displays / information on Fukagawa Edo Museum .
I never know what is that cat name ( Mamesuke , cat of roll house ) on that display until i purchased a guide book from that museum.
Museum distance about 10mins and it located inside a neighborhood area.
This building seems share with community neighbourhood office . Please do not walk into wrong entrance.
My Itinerary plan and both museum are near :
Morning visit Fukagawa Edo Museum 深川江戸資料館
Afternoon visit : Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum 江戸東京博物館
Entrance fee:
- Reasonable
Souvenir:
- Very limited
- I purchase a guide book ( The guide for Fukagawa edo museum) . This guide book compress of picture and illustration. Description is very detail including explanation what is the building function / purpose. 41 pages
There is a browse copy ( in blue colour ) inside the museum
Locker:
- There are lockers for rent .
Display explanation:
- Very limited plus there are not much explanation.
- You may need refer to browse guide book ( in blue colour ) which is available inside the building.
- Otherwise check with the volunteer guide
Volunteer Guide:
- English guide is available and they are around you.
- No fee is required
- No reservation is needed
- They are wearing lanyard
Photograph:
- Is allow to take
Can enter those edo building (reproduction)
- You are allow to enter but some buildings need to take off your shoes.
- There are some out of bounds from entering . Check with the volunteer guide.
Type of visitor:
- Mainly primary students for excursion study
My experience :
- I have a pleasant experience especially a volunteer lady guide offer explanation to us . I forget ask for her name but her knowledge is very excellent .
- It is very surprise that air ventilation system created by edo people. I asked what is the function and how to operate it . That volunteer lady guide demonstrate and further explanation .
- There are some symbol on those door. actually similar like modern signboard. Telling us what is service that building provided.
- Want to know how many people stay inside the building. Approach a volunteer guide and they are happy share the knowledge with u
- At least two type of raincoated (reproduction) used by edo people . You can touched it and you will notice material is different .
Suggestion to museum:
- Display more explanation so that people had better understanding.
- Display some character sign board so that people take picture with it.
- Hope can increase the varieties of souvenirs .
- Possible get some vest behind printed " volunteer guide" on it . so that visitors able to identify them and seek assist .
3. Kiyosumi Teien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By TalesofaPoachedEgg
Need a time out. Come here, walk around, relax, admire, destress. It's a stunning and immaculate garden precinct that is a must for any true traveler wanting to experience the place they are visiting.
4. Fukagawa Fudodo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By pchu - Brisbane, Australia
A spectacular fire ritual takes place very 2 hours from 9am to 5pm everyday; there are digital billboard displays the ritual schedule; there is a veiwing platform for audience. But, don't mistake the monks for performers or the ritual for an entertainment.
The majority of people who attend the ceremony are Japanese, they come here to pray and chant solemnly. Some websites and brochures describe the ritual as a show, I thihk they are totally lacking respect.
Don't complain the multi storey new hall lacks of English description for all beautiful exhibits. This is because this is not a tourist attraction but a unique temple to observe the Japanese culture closely. Don't miss out the Sanskrit on the facade of the new hall, a very unsual feature I haven't seen else where in Japan yet.
5. Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By clockworkcat - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Some interesting Warhol, Hockney and Lichtenstein pieces, however the overall number of pieces was comparatively small.
We came especially for the Pixar exhibition, but despite being sold tickets with no warning, we saw the queue lead not just around the entire foyer, but snaking and looping outside! We asked for a refund after finding out that the queue was over 2 hours long!
It is a long slog from the metro to get here - a taxi would be more welcome on a hot day.
6. Kameido Tenjinsha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By hfot2 - Vermont
At the end of our 2017 sakura trip we headed to the Wisteria Festival (Fuji Matsuri) at Kameido Tenjin Shrine, a 15 minute walk from Kameido Station on the Sobu Line in Tokyo.
The “festival” comprised several dozen stalls selling food, local specialities, religious souvenirs, and all sorts of trinkets. We visited on a weekday and the shrine was bustling with visitors - I can only imagine what a weekend visit would be like.
The wisteria vines are supposed to bloom from the middle of April to the first week in May. We visited the last week in April in 2016 and again in 2017. We were not overly impressed with what we saw in either year, though the wisteria in 2017 were fuller than those of 2016. Our photos look better than the reality of the blossoms, because you can stand in just the right place and capture the fullest blooms.
We found much to photograph: arched vermillion bridges; a large pond with turtles, koi, ducks, and one egret; traditional shrine buildings and, of course, pendant wisteria flowers attracting giant bees and tourists alike.
On our most recent visit, I did confirm that I really do not like the perfume of wisteria and our 2017 visit will probably be our last.
Tips for visitors:
If you walk the back streets from the station to the shrine, it’s more interesting with several photo ops along the way. Stop at the supermarket in the large housing complex for some fresh fruit and take a peek into the day care center next door.
Do note that some of the pergolas supporting the climbing vines are plastic tree trunks; but this unfortunate, tacky feature can be overlooked if you focus on the blossoms.
During the festival, the shrine and the wisteria pergolas are illuminated at night.
If the bridge over the pond looks familiar, it may be because many Japanese painters, including Edo period artists Hiroshige and Hokusai, immortalized the Kameido Tenjin Shrine in woodblock prints.
7. Lala Port Toyosu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By NewYork5555 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Various kinds of shops and restaurants, it took much time to walk around.Not only shops but outside building, the scene along ocean is recommendable.This site was once shipbuilding dockyard, there was still dockyard for sightseeing besides the building.Events are held at weekends.The accesibility is good, Toyosu Station of Metro and Yurikamome station are available.From Yurakucho Station, only ten minutes ride on subuway Yurakucho Line to Toyosu Station.Not so many foreigners visit as Odaiba.
8. Kiba Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By yfylou - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Nice place to go for a walk and do some quite Reading. Perfect around well-trimmed trees and a nice flower garden. Happened to witness little school kids are doing their fire/earthquake drill evacuation to this park in an orderly and organized manner with their teachers.
9. National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Miraikan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 884 reviews
Reviewed By LondonLadyV - London, United Kingdom
We went here with our 2 year old and she absolutely loved it. There is a whole area dedicated to children to play and discover. The robot show was also a big hit with the whole family. This was one of the most child friendly places we found in Tokyo. A welcome break from busy Tokyo.
10. Tomioka Hachimangu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By mat_mak - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
This shrine was the biggest Hachiman shrine in Edo city about 380 years ago. This shrine worships old emperor in Japan and the god of sun. There are an iconic red colored big main pavilion. In addition, many red Torii gates, Japanese garden with ponds, Sumo wrestlers monuments, exhibition place of portable shrines, snack stalls on a main corridor are very popular place for tourists.
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