Park opened to the public in 1903 which was once the palace grounds of a feudal lord before being converted to military training grounds during the late 19th century. The park contains two open-air concert area, sports facilities, restaurants, and a library.
Famous garden that lies on land that was reclaimed in the late 17th century by Tokugawa Tsunashige, and was renovated and landscaped by his son Ienobu.
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Museum that focuses on the role technology plays—and will play—in society. There are three permanent exhibitions where visitors can communicate with robots, view earth from space, and interact with the exhibits.
Museum housed in a building modeled on the Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner. The Museum of Maritime Science has five sections which trace the history of sea exploration. Outside you can see an ice-breaker ship and deep ocean submarines.
Museum dedicated to the beer that gave Ebisu its name. The 40-minute tour which takes you through the history of the brand is recommended, as is the “Tasting Salon” where you can try the many different types of Yebisu beer.
Museum containing a collection of over 150 items including swords designated as national treasures. There is an explanation of the manufacturing process and an archives room that holds 1,500 historical documents on swords.
Museum designed by Studio Ghibli’s director, Hayao Miyazaki, and based on the storyboards used to create the films, the most famous of which (outside of Japan, at least) is Spirited Away (2001).
Cultural facility tracing the history of the capital over the past 400 years. Original artifacts and replicas are on display with English descriptions.
