TSUKISHIMA

TAKASAGO is a popular meat shop in the Tokyo area and is famous for its prepared meals. You can try croquette or one of the fine OBENTOs (packed meal) for your picnic. If you come on public holiday or close to the new year, make sure to arrive early to avoid the long queue.

Source: Takasago

BON-CHAN is a famous giant tortoise in Tsukishima and as he is privately owned, you can sneak-peak him from the street. If you’re lucky, you might be able to see BON-CHAN during his walks and touch him directly. BON-CHAN might even have someone carried on his back!

Source: Japan Times

Tsukishima is famous for its “MONJA street” where you can find any sort of MONJA. MONJA is a Japanese flour-and-water-based dish with meat, seafood and vegetable toppings of your choice that is cooked on a large griddle at your table. Out of 70 MONJA restaurants, you can find the right one for yourself by looking at the pictures of the food in the menu. You should try Seafood MONJA and/or Classic MONJA.

Source: Japan Times

You can find some unique activities in Tsukishima where you would have unforgettable moments. You can either try the Owl cafe where you can enjoy your coffee with a baby owl on your hand or visit the Tsukishima shrine to pray for a safe trip. You can also visit the the local spa to get refreshed.

Source: Wander Tokyo

There is a Japanese boat called YAKATABUNE where you can dine while you cruise on the river. During the cruise, you can see the new television broadcasting tower of Tokyo, the Tokyo Skytree and the famous Rainbow Bridge across Tokyo Bay. During the summer, you might see great fire works. If you have any problem finding and/or booking the YAKATABUNE, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Source: Tsukuda Orimoto