Leisure spot

Entertainment art Athenaeum PAL is a museum that has been providing props and decorations to the film shooting locations since Japanese movie has started, back in Taisho era. This Athenaeum is ran by Takatsu Soushoku Bujutu Company. There are many props which were used in real dramas, movies and TV dramas displayed at their museum which opened in 1998.
This museum is used for training and educating people who engage in Entertainment Art, to learn art history, Entertainment manners and folklores. All collections are only the fine authentic items, like strictly selected armors, furniture, ceramics and paintings. We can learn from the perspective of props, the Japanese movie history and what was popular back in those times. This facility has concentrated the knowhow of the technology which sustained the growth of Japanese movie, and have created various time settings and scenes based on history. Visiting here may give you a hint to enjoy the movies an dramas much more and deeper.

This is one of the leading government managed parks in Japan which extends across Tachikawa-shi and Akishima-shi. The park is Tokyo’s own oasis with its area equivalent to 40 times the size of Tokyo Dome filled with lush greens. The park is divided into “Green Culture Zone”, “Exhibition Facilities Zone”, “Water Zone”, “Open Field Zone”, and “Forest Zone”. You can enjoy various events held in the park as well as seasonal flowers that decorate the gardens that change season by season.

This is a theme park where you can meet your favorite Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty. There are varieties of rides and shows featuring popular Sanrio characters. Since it is an indoor facility, it is cool in summer and warm in winter, and you can enjoy it regardless of the weather condition throughout the year. There are limited Sanrio merchandises only sold here as well. It's a highly recommended spot for Sanrio fans without doubt as well as for families and couples. It's located within a few minutes walk from Tama Center station.

The mount stands at 599 m above sea level in Hachioji City and is located about one hour away from the urban center by train. Many people come to visit Mount Takao, which is known for the beautiful nature each season brings to its surroundings year-round. In addition to several hiking courses, a cable car and lifts are also available so that men and women of all ages can easily reach the top and enjoy the view. With more than 2.6 million visitors annually, Mount Takao boasts the world’s greatest number of climbers. The area that includes the summit is called Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-national Park. When the skies are clear, Mount Fuji—a World Heritage site—can be seen in the distance from the observation deck. Many bustling restaurants and souvenir shops can also be found near the foot of the mount. The area has been selected as a three-star sightseeing spot by Michelin.

Lake Okutama is an artificial lake that was created when the Ogouchi Dam was built on the Tama River. It is officially called ‘Ogouchi Reservoir.’ It straddles four municipalities: Okutama-machi in Tokyo, as well as Tabayama-mura, Kosuge-mura and Koshu City in Yamanashi Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains rich in flora and fauna, the location offers beautiful sceneries all year round: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in the summer, colored leaves in autumn, and breathtaking landscapes in winter. Different exhibits are displayed at the Okutama Water and Green Friendship Hall, located by the lake, to present the local history and culture, the natural environment of Okutama—a source of water for the residents of Tokyo—and the inner workings of the dam, making it a great place to learn about water and the lives of people around it. Many people come this peaceful oasis of the metropolitan area to relax.

This is the street commonly known as “Base side street”, which extends along with the National Highway No. 16, facing the Yokota Air Base. The street which extends along American-style buildings is the home to various stores, including vintage clothing stores where offers a wide variety of jeans and aloha shirts, stores selling antique items and imported goods, army-issued goods and souvenir shops for foreigners. This is the spot where you can enjoy window shopping while experiencing the uniquely exotic atmosphere. You may want to stop by in this area when you are on a tour of filming locations in Fussa-shi.

This is an amusing spot located in Oshima. There are lots of highlights such as a promenade with beautiful camelia and hydrangea flowers alongside and a grass lawn you can't help but to lie down. You can catch a sight of Mt.Fuji across the water on a sunny day. It is a perfect place to forget the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh yourself. Their local specialities are milk rice crackers (Senbei) and squirrel manju (bun with a red bean filling) and you can take them home. Have a relaxing moment over here on your way to visit the rest of the filming locations.