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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mitaka

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mitaka, Japan

Updated April 12, 2024
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Mitaka, Japan

Ghibli Museum

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.
The shrine.

Mitaka, Japan

Inokashira Park Benzaiten Shrine

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.
The exterior of the Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka.

Mitaka, Japan

Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka

A colorful, architectural experiment designed to increase a resident's longevity.
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The 65-cm Telescope within the Observatory History Museum.

Mitaka, Japan

National Astronomy Observatory Japan Mitaka Campus

The headquarters of one of Japan’s leading astronomy research institutions features several historic observatory facilities and a 2,000-year-old burial mound.
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Tokyo’s largest birthday cake is something to see.

Tokyo, Japan

Futaba Cake Building

This giant two-tier celebration cake serves as a befitting advert for the confectionery college it sits on top of.
1 mile from Mitaka
The cozy interiors of Monozuki Cafe

Tokyo, Japan

Monozuki Cafe

A tiny kissaten coffeeshop with expertly crafted coffee in an antique setting.
2 miles from Mitaka
Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Nishitokyo, Japan

Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine

The lesser-known eastern counterpart to Kyoto’s famous fox shrine.
2 miles from Mitaka
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