3 recommended spots in Tachikawa where you’re fascinated by food and scenery

Being currently under development, Tachikawa city is a town where stylish shops and historical ones are mixed. When you walk through a back alley with a nostalgic atmosphere, you can find some well-kept-secret restaurants arousing your interest. There are bars and restaurants in places that we’re likely to miss, so you should stroll around Tachikawa while looking for them. Besides, ‘Yomiuriland,’ an amusement park located in the area surrounding Tachikawa, is holding a popular event of illuminations now. Why not take a stroll around Tachikawa to find spots that fascinate you?

This time, we’re going to introduce our recommended restaurant and shop within walking distance from Tachikawa Washington Hotel and an illumination event held near Tachikawa city.

“Bar Aladi” like a secret hideaway

Wanting to spend a chill time, you should head to “Bar Aladi.” When you open the door of the restaurant looking like a secret hideaway, you can feel a hear-warming and cozy atmosphere. A variety of authentic Italian dishes made by the master who has practiced in Europe are elaborate and exquisite. Hams, dressings and desserts are also handmade and you can enjoy tastes unique to Aladi. In addition, there are lots of booze such as whiskey and scotch, bourbon, wine and champagne. If you’re lucky, you can meet rare booze which you can’t find anywhere else. The master is also attractive, so you will want to stay long.

Opening Hours	6:00PM – 2:00AM　Closed on Sunday
Address	Sun Park Building #105, 1-5-6 Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 8-min walk from the hotel
URL	https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1329/A132901/13035446/

“Tachikawa Iseya, Main Shop” allowing you to feel Tachikawa’s tradition and trend

If you buy souvenirs, we recommend that you visit a long-established Japanese confectionery shop “Tachikawa Iseya, Main Shop” with over 60 years of history. Iseya’s Japanese confectionery which has been loved by locals for a long time is made by hand every morning, and the smell from the shop makes you hungry. They sell not only traditional confectionery whose tastes haven’t changed since its opening but also baked sweets using Tachikawa’s specialty ‘Udo (Aralia cordata),’ collaborative products with a Japanese animation ‘A Certain Magical Index’ and so on. Apparently, ‘Udora-yaki’ made with fresh eggs from Tachikawa and red beans from Sapporo is the most popular. Why not stop by here while strolling around Tachikawa?

Opening Hours	9:00AM – 6:00PM　Open all year round (except New Year’s Holidays)
Address	3-17-1 Takamatsucho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 15-min walk from the hotel
URL	http://en.taratta-tachikawa.jp/store/199/

“Jewellumination” filled with twinkling light looking like jewels

If you have enough time, please visit an amusement park ‘Yomiuriland’ where it takes about 30 mins by train from Tachikawa station. It’s holding an illuminations event “Yomiuriland Jewellumination -Jewelry Olympus” now, and Yomiuriland is covered with 6.5 million light bulbs that shine like jewels. Let’s explore 12 areas using Greek Mythology as a motif! Moreover, you can enjoy the stunning view while riding on roller coasters and other attractions. In particular, from a window of Ferris wheel ‘Jewelry Congress’, you can see not only illuminations but also a panoramic night view of Tokyo. Be sure to catch ‘Silhouette,’ one of the dazzling fountain shows, livened up by the large fountain, illuminations and music!

Period	24th October, 2019 – 6th May, 2020　4:00PM – 9:00PM ※Please check the official website because the lighting time may vary.
Venue	Yomiuriland (4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi City, Tokyo Prefecture)
Access	Take the Nanbu line at JR Tachikawa station, transfer to the Keio Sagamihara line at Inadazutsumi station and get off it at Keio Yomiuriland station. It takes about 5 mins by bus or Gondola to the destination.
URL	http://www.yomiuriland.com/en/jewellumination/