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Akishima昭島市
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Akishima for the whale museum, Showa Kinen Park and a quick bite; no overnight stay needed.
Akishima is a small western Tokyo city known for its pure water, the Akishima whale fossil centre and the large Showa Kinen Park. It is reachable in 20 min by train from central Tokyo, so a half‑day visit covers the main sights; an extra night is only for a relaxed pace.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airports
- Tokyo Haneda (HND) · Narita (NRT)
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Akishima110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Akishima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for crowded trains at rush hour and keep an eye on luggage.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHND Tokyo Haneda (about 1 h 15 min by train via Shinagawa and Tachikawa).
- Getting aroundJR Chuo Line stops at Akishima; local buses connect Showa Kinen Park and Haijima area.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HND Tokyo Haneda (about 1 h 15 min by train via Shinagawa and Tachikawa) · NRT Narita (about 2 h by Narita Express to Tokyo, then Chuo Line to Akishima)
Map of Akishima
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Akishima: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Chuo Line stops at Akishima; local buses connect Showa Kinen Park and Haijima area. Walks are short (5–15 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hachioji (Mount Takao)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
JR Chuo Line to Hachioji, about 15 min, then local bus or walk to Takao base
Popular hiking, good for a half‑day if you like nature.
Tachikawa (Showa Kinen Park side)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min each way
JR Chuo Line to Tachikawa, 10 min, then walk across the park
Sunset views of Mt Fuji from the park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel S&S
Business hotel 1 min walk from Akishima Station; simple rooms, good for a quick rest.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel S&S single room1 × 1 night × ¥8,600 | ¥8,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| JR Chuo Line round-trip from Tokyo1 × ¥560 · check | ¥560 |
| Showa Kinen Park entry1 × ¥450 · check | ¥450 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,460 |
| Trip total≈ ¥16,070 per person per day, bed included | ¥16,070≈ US$110 |
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2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Soba bowl at Sojibo | ¥1,000–2,000 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Ticket for Showa Kinen Park (seasonal exhibitions) | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| JR Chuo Line single ride | ¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last train from Akishima Station is around 23:30; plan return accordingly.Last train from Akishima Station is around 11:30 PM; plan return accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Akishima Station ↔ Tokyo (JR Chuo): about ¥560 (≈ US$4) round‑trip (check)
- Hotel S&S single room: ¥8,600 (≈ US$60) per night
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka?)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura desu ka?)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka?)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Akishima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel S&S for a relaxed schedule.
- Combine Akishima with a day in central Tokyo using the same JR pass.
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