Jidayubori Park — Attraction in Tokyo

Although small, the village is historically accurate. From the working blacksmith shop ( which uses a suction pump who’s design has been unchanged for five centuries) to the rice paddies, the village is educational and as it’s not very crowded, your pace can be leisurely. Some of the staff can communicate in English at a basic level but a good translation app will take care of any issues. Best of all, it’s free! Access is easy: take the Odakyu line to Seijogakuen station and follow google maps for a 15 minute walk. If you go early, consider having lunch near Seijogakuen station: a multitude and variety of restaurants are there for the choosing. From traditional Japanese to my favourite fast food place - Mos Burger. The hardest part will be deciding...

Nice little neighborhood park with some old japanese kominka houses giving at times a hands-on glimpse of how rural life was a long time ago, pond and rice paddy, always worth a stroll especially during cherry blossom time. Also if one never had the opportunity to see how rice is planted through to harvest once the schedule is known here is a good chance to experience this...

Cluster of preserved traditional-style buildings not so far from the station. Here visitors can get a glimpse into what life was like during the late 1800s, complete with demonstrations in...