Mom’s Birthday Trip: Part 1
Off-beaten path for the Ghibli lovers without going to the Ghibli Museum.
Desiree is a Ghibli fan, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get Ghibli Museum tickets that day.
Foreign visitors from all over the world and neighboring locals all come to Tokyo for spring break. But not to worry! Here’s an alternative route!
The Edo-Tokyo Open-air Architectural Museum
highlights Tokyo's architectural history
Japanese Public bath
Located next to Koganei Park, it has a collection of historical buildings from the Edo period to the early Showa era, all restored and kept in their original forms. Visitors can walk through these structures, which show the changes in urban life and architectural styles over time throughout the city's history.
It is far from the city centre, but worth seeing!
Storefronts only decorated the facade and left the sides of the building bare. This was the trend during the Showa period.
Ghibli was inspired by some of the buildings at this park. In fact, Studio Ghibli headquarters is actually located nearby.
We sang Happy Birthday to the Queen during our hanami picnic lunch break
Next stop… Kichijoji
Inokashira Park, my favorite frozen yogurt, Capybara Cafe, Ghibli cream puff, fortune telling
I’ve never seen Kichijoji this packed!! It was the last weekend of Spring break and the weather was so nice, so ofc everyone was out. You’ve been warned! The line for the swan boats were crazy.
Try the raspberry cream cheese sakura (seasonal) or mango or strawberry flavor!
Seasonal flavor: Caramel Banana
