The magnificent Imperial Theatre in Marunouchi is awesome for watching shows. There are four different-sized stages that can move up and down, plus a rotating stage. Very cool!
Imperial Theatre | Review by Sandy Lin
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Shimane Prefectural Lake Shinji Nature Museum Gobius
An interactive learning facility introducing creatures that live in Lake Shinji, Nakaumi Lagoon, and the rivers and brackish waters of Shimane Prefecture. A key feature is its exhibits, which focus not only on the characteristics of Lake Shinji and Nakaumi, two of Japan’s leading brackish lakes, but also on diverse aquatic environments including freshwater areas.
It’s an easy, relaxed place to walk through. It mainly introduces the ecology of Lake Shinji and freshwater fish.
The exhibits are clear and not too boring. If you take your time, you can finish in about an hour. It’s a great option for a gap in your itinerary or as a rainy-day backup plan.
Overall, it has a gentle, low-key vibe, so it feels just right for families with kids or anyone who wants a casual visit.
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Hakodate City Seikan Ferry Memorial Museum “Mashu-maru”
A museum ship housed in the second-generation Mashu-maru, a Tsugaru Maru-class vessel that served as a Seikan Ferry and was known as the “bullet train of the sea.” After its final voyage in 1988, the vessel was converted into an exhibition ship and opened to the public as a memorial ship. It was renovated and reopened in 2003 as the Hakodate City Seikan Ferry Memorial Museum “Mashu-maru.”
You can learn about the ferry's structure and history through panels and videos. I really recommend this place! 🤣
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Ohtori Shrine
A shrine dedicated to Ame-no-Hiwashi-no-Mikoto and Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, known for the Tori-no-Ichi Fair held on each Day of the Rooster in November. The shrine’s annual festival is said to commemorate the day Yamato Takeru no Mikoto visited to give thanks for victory in battle, marking the origin of today’s Tori-no-Ichi Fair.
The alley is packed with stalls selling kumade (rake-shaped charms)—it's super dazzling. You can even spot the names of famous people, kabuki actors, and top politicians from Asakusa on the giant kumade they've reserved!