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Japan

Ichikawa / undefined

MeowScore 😼76/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Stunning cherry blossoms, with boat rides and festival.

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january

Visit for Ichikawa's New Year Festival, with food, music, and traditional dances.

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february

Enjoy plum blossom at Ichikawa City Botanical Garden and Parks throughout Ichikawa.

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march

Experience traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Morinoen.

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april

Join Sakura Matsuri Festival to see the beautiful cherry blossom in full bloom. Take a boat ride!

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may

Watch a traditional Kagura performance at Hokekyoji Shrine.

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june

Cool off with Ichikawa's refreshing summer delicacy, matcha ice-cream!

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july

Watch Ichikawa's annual fireworks show by the Edogawa River.

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august

Beat the heat at Kasai Rinkai Park's giant pool.

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september

Visit the beautiful Tsukuda Park and go on a peaceful boat ride.

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october

See the colorful cosmos flowers at the Ichikawa City Botanical Garden and Parks.

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november

Go to the luxurious Edogawa Fireworks Festival Boat Cruise.

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december

See the winter light display at Gyotoku Park.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Ichikawa can be moderately expensive for tourists, with higher prices for certain shopping areas and tourist attractions. However, with careful planning and research, visitors can still find affordable options for food, accommodations, and transportation.

Visit local markets for affordable food and souvenirs. Look for discount passes for attractions and use public transportation instead of taxis.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Day trip from Tokyo

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Day trip from Tokyo

Ichikawa is a popular destination for those exploring Tokyo due to its proximity to the capital city.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ichikawa

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ichikawa

Cash is preferred, credit card accepted. Splitting the bill is uncommon.

internet situation

great Speed

Ichikawa has high-speed fiber-optic internet

excellent Availability

Almost all households have access to internet

great Cellular

Good coverage but sometimes weak indoors

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Well-developed cycling infrastructure.

walkable -ish

Modern infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

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Things to do

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Off the beaten path

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Ichikawa Children's Forest
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Santanoni Observatory
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Ichikawa Fishing Park
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Ichikawa City Folk Museum
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Todoroki Valley

Off the beaten path

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Ichikawa Children's Forest

A large, open park with designated areas for children and cats to play. The perfect spot for playful felines and their little human friends.

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Santanoni Observatory

A stargazing observatory with knowledgeable astronomers to guide you. Ideal for curious cats who are always looking up at the night sky.

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Ichikawa Fishing Park

A hidden gem for fishing-loving cats. The park features a variety of fish to catch and a relaxing environment to spend the day in.

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Ichikawa City Folk Museum

A small museum that showcases the local history and culture of Ichikawa. Meowvelous for curious cats who want to learn more about their surroundings.

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Todoroki Valley

A peaceful nature trail with a small waterfall and stream. Perfect for cats who love a serene escape from city life.

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biking possible

Well-developed cycling infrastructure.

walkable -ish

Modern infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore the Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum

Discover the famous Japanese movie character - Torasan. A cat-friendly spot with well-manicured gardens, souvenir shops & a rustic town setting to pause for a moment of Zen.

Join the Ichikawa City Fun Run

Dress up in cat ears and join the annual Ichikawa City race for a paw-some experience with friendly locals. With a festive atmosphere, all fitness levels are welcome!

Relax at Heisei no Mori Park

Pack a picnic and spend an afternoon lounging in the park on the banks of the Edogawa River. Enjoy a stroll, visit the playground, and watch the sunset as cats do.

Useful external sites

visit-ichikawa.com/en

Ichikawa City Official Tourism Website↗

This website provides all the necessary information such as tourist spots, accommodations, transportation and events happening in the city.

www.ichikawa-bunko.jp/en

Ichikawa City Museum of Literature↗

This website gives information about the museum which exhibits various literary works related to the city and its historical background.

www.zoo-botanical.jp

Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens↗

This website provides information about the city zoo which has a variety of animals and also the botanical gardens which has various plant species.

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