Situated 30 to 40 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station, Tachikawa makes the perfect destination when you’re looking to get out of central Tokyo and enjoy a relaxed after-dark walk.
This itinerary invites you to explore the greenery at the multi-purpose entertainment and dining complex GREEN SPRINGS, savor dishes from 10 popular restaurants at GALERA FOOD MARKET TACHIKAWA, and visit local landmarks such as FARET Tachikawa Art, which illuminates the city at night. Slow down and experience an evening in this Tokyo suburb as if you were a local.
Kick off a relaxing evening at GREEN SPRINGS
GREEN SPRINGS is a mixed-use complex with facilities including numerous restaurants and a hotel. The grounds include an artificial stepped waterfall extending approximately 120 meters through the site, which is beautifully illuminated at night with blue lights and indirect lighting. The complex is also home to TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN, the largest entertainment venue in Tokyo’s western Tama region. From its rooftop Sky Deck, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Tachikawa, with particularly beautiful scenery after dark.
Choose from diverse cuisines at
GALERA FOOD MARKET TACHIKAWA
For dinner, head to GALERA FOOD MARKET TACHIKAWA, a food market composed of 10 restaurants. With a diverse selection of Japanese, Asian, Western, and other cuisines, you have plenty of options when choosing a restaurant according to your mood. Enjoy a meal in the lively atmosphere, surrounded by families, fellow visitors, and residents stopping by after work.
Explore FARET Tachikawa Art
After dinner, head to FARET Tachikawa, a development that occupies the former site of a U.S. military base near the north exit of Tachikawa Station. The area is home to hotels, commercial facilities, a cinema, a library, office buildings, and more.
Throughout the area, 109 works of art by 92 artists from 36 countries are installed along streets and around buildings. Collectively known as FARET Tachikawa Art, these works create a dreamlike atmosphere when combined with the cityscape at night.
Wind down around Tachikawa Station
To round off the day, take some time to enjoy the evening atmosphere around Tachikawa Station. Its south side is home to a number of bars and other establishments where you can enjoy one last drink.
If you’d like to have a little more to eat, consider stopping by Ramen Square, where several ramen restaurants are gathered together. Take a moment to reflect on your evening walk through Tachikawa and enjoy a hearty bowl of ramen before calling it a night.
