A Fun Day in Search of Insta-worthy Spots at “DECKS Tokyo Beach”

In Odaiba, the waterfront area facing Tokyo Bay, you’ll find many leisure activities attracting both adults and children. Among them, “DECKS Tokyo Beach” (デックス東京ビーチ) is a landmark and a popular indoor shopping mall that is enjoyable no matter what the weather is. You can enjoy not only shopping but also the experience-based facilities in the mall that look great on your social media posts. In this issue, let’s focus on three spots that you cannot miss on your day to have fun around DECKS Tokyo Beach.

Decks Tokyo Beach is easily accessible from both Hotel Gracery Tamachi and Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel. From Hotel Gracery Tamachi, take Odaiba Rainbow Bus No.2 at Shibaura 3-chome Bus Stop which is a 4-minute walk from the hotel and get off at Odaiba Kaihin Koen-eki Bus Stop, then walk for 1 minute. If you are heading from Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel, it is a 3-minute walk to Kokusaitenjijo Station, 1 station on the Tokyo Seaside High-speed Railway Rinkai Line, and a 5-minute walk after getting off at Tokyo Teleport Station.

Lost in the world of mysterious at “Tokyo Trick Art Museum” utilizing the optical illusion

“Tokyo Trick Art Museum” (東京トリックアート迷宮館) on the 4th floor of Seaside Mall at DECKS Tokyo Beach is well-known as a popular photo spot for those who want to take bizarre and different photos. There are many paintings that look three-dimensional and ones whose impressions change depending on the angle that make effective use of the optical illusion of human eyes. Of course, you can take photos of them freely. By being surrounded by the paintings, you’ll have a mysterious experience just like Alice in “Alice in Wonderland” did in the story. Though there are several museums offering trick arts in Japan, you cannot miss the only one giving you a unique experience in conjunction with the traditional Japanese scenes in the theme of ‘Vividness of Gorgeous Edo’. There are also the brain training corner and quizzes available. Why don’t you check social media posts in advance and think of how you’ll take photos?

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 9:00PM / Irregular Holiday
Admission	1,000 yen
URL	https://www.trickart.info/english/index.html

Be photographed together with world-class celebrities at “Madame Tussauds Tokyo”

As you know, a popular tourist attraction ‘Madame Tussauds’ is famous for its elaborate wax figures of celebrities in London and “Madame Tussauds Tokyo” (マダム・タッソー東京) on the 3rd floor of Island Mall at DECKS Tokyo Beach is the only branch in Japan. There are figures reproducing the appearance of world-class stars and celebrities such as Masaki Suda, Michael Jackson, and Lady Gaga. Not only the physique and skeleton of the face but also the color of the eyes and skin and the shape of the fingers are realistically reproduced that the figures literally seem to be about to start moving in front of you. Since the costumes and backgrounds inspired by famous scenes from movies and music videos are also reproduced, you can feel like you are sharing the moment with celebrities you admire. Don’t forget to take Insta-worthy photos when you bump into your favorite star.

Opening Hours	10:00AM – 4:00PM / Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Admission	1,000 yen
URL	https://www.madametussauds.com/tokyo/en/

Experience the world of LEGO gripping your imagination at “LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo”

If you travel with kids aged 3 to 10, this is the destination you definitely want to visit. There are 11 attractions including ‘Miniland’ showcasing famous sites such as TOKYO SKYTREE® and Kokugikan with using more than 1.6 million blocks, and ‘LEGO®NINJAGO City Adventure’ where you’ll get to aim for the strongest Ninja by challenging various kinds of obstacles. As a cafeteria is also available in the theme park, you can spend your whole day while stimulating your kid’s intellectual curiosity. You can have a commemorative photo with a LEGOLAND limited design frame as a complimentary service in case of purchasing an adult ticket.

Opening Hours	10:00AM – 4:00PM / Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday *Reservation required in advance
Admission	Online Saver: 1,950 yen
URL	https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/tokyo/en/