Experience Japanese Culture with Seibu Railway
Sightseeing Routes
Enjoy a day of fun sightseeing with Seibu Railway's one-day pass from either Ikebukuro or Shinjuku Station. You can travel back in time to 1960s Japan at Seibuen Amusement Park, immersing yourself in the retro culture and lifestyle of that era, and then return to present day by experiencing modern architecture and contemporary Japanese pop culture at Tokorozawa Sakura Town.
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Ikebukuro Station
Approximately 60 minutes: from Ikebukuro Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) - to Nishi-Tokorozawa Station (Seibu Sayama Line) - to Seibu-Kyujomae Station (Seibu Yamaguchi Line) - to Seibu-en Yuenchi Station (On foot) ... to Seibu Yuenchi
Fill your heart with the warmth of the Showa Era, 1926-1989.
Seibu-en Amusement Park
Immerse yourself in the spirit of 1960s Japan at Seibu-en Amusement Park! The park features energetic and unpredictable live performances, a fun shopping experience with Seibu-en currency, two large-scale ride attractions and a cinema showing movies such as "Ultraman the Ride: The Great Duel of the Century" and "Godzilla the Ride: The Great Monster Summit Battle.” Enjoy a world overflowing with warmth, charm and enthusiasm, and enjoy all of the nostalgic attractions this park has to offer!
Approximately 60 minutes: from Seibu-en Yuenchi (on foot) ... Seibu-en Yuenchi Station (Seibu Yamaguchi Line) - to Seibu-Kyujomae Station (Seibu Sayama Line) - to Nishi-Tokorozawa Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) - to Akitsu Station, exit and walk to Shin-Akitsu Station (JR Musashino Line) - to Higashi-Tokorozawa Station, from there 10 min. walk to Tokorozawa Sakura Town.
Kadokawa Culture Museum (KCM)
A cultural complex built as a fusion of a library, an art museum, and a natural history museum. Under the supervision of editorial engineer Seigow Matsuoka, naturalist Hiroshi Aramata, architect Kengo Kuma, and curator and arts researcher Shingo Jinno, it presents all genres of art from multiple perspectives, from mainstream culture to pop culture.
Approximately 1 minutes: from Kadokawa Musashino Museum (on foot) ... Musashino Reiwa Shrine
A Sacred Site of Cool Japan
Tokorozawa Sakura Town (Musashino Reiwa Shrine)
In contrast to the KCM's simple look, the Musashino Reiwa Shrine is a standout with its futuristic style, featuring colorful gates and bold glass elements. As the main gateway to Japan's 88 Anime Holy Places, start here if you're heading on an anime pilgrimage, to wish for a safe journey. The massive ceiling painting inside was created by artist Yoshitaka Amano, known for 'Final Fantasy,' and showcases a dynamic and impressive phoenix that you won't want to miss!
Approximately 60 minutes: from Tokorozawa Sakura Town (on foot) ... to Higashi-Tokorozawa Station (JR Musashino Line) - to Shin-Akitsu Station …exit and walk to Akitsu Station (Seibu-Ikebukuro Line) - to Ikebukuro Station].
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Ikebukuro Station