Akishima andWhalesTry to findthe whale symbols!Make these your souvenirs of Akishima!Experience water up close on leisurely strolls\u266aIn the summer of 1961, the nearly completefossilized skeleton of a whale was discovered in theTama River within the city environs. Since then, it hasbeen familiar to residents as \u201cAkishima Kujira.\u201dExcavated from a stratum about two millionyears old, the fossilized whale was recognized asa new species in 2018 and has been scienti\u001fcallynamed Eschrichtius akishimaensis (Japanesename: Akishima kujira).For details, see the Akishima Tourism Associationwebsite or contact the Secretariat.Akishima Tourism Association\u260e042-519-2114 Mon.\u2013Fri. 9:00\u201317:00The Association\u2019s activities aim to uncover the appeal of the city\u2019s nature, culture, industry,and more, helping local and out-of-town people discover those regional charms.Akishima Information CenterPacked with information on Akishima\u266aStop by any time!\u260e042-519-2331\u3000JR Akishima Station North Exit, at bottom of stairs9:00\u201318:00 (until 17:00 from Nov. to Mar.) (closed Mon.)The Center o\u001eers information on sights and events in the city, andsells local souvenirs. Tickets for the Tachikawa Bus are also available.Access to AkishimaArticles and photographs on these pages may not be reproduced without permission.Published August 2019\u25cbJ\uff20mari Indigo dyed products are available at the Akishima Information Center.Planning\/editing: Akishima Tourism AssociationPublisher: Industry Promotion Section, Residents\u2019 Division, Akishima City202-A Akishima Showa Daiichi Bldg.,562-8 Tanaka-cho, Akishima City, Tokyo 196-0014TEL 042-519-2114 \u3000FAX 042-519-2144http:\/\/www.akishima-kanko.org\/HaijimaSeibu-Haijima LineKodairaTakadanobabaShinjukuTokyoJR Yamanote LineJR Chuo LineJR Ome LineJR LineSeibu-ShinjukuSeibu-Shinjuku LineNakagamiHigashi-NakagamiNishi-TachikawaTachikawaHachiojiAkishimaJR Hachiko LineAkishima and WaterAkishima, City of Water and WhalesGoing by car\u25cfApprox. 20 min. from Hachioji IC on Chuo Expressway\u25cfApprox. 25 min. from Akiruno IC on Ken-O Expressway\u25cfBy JR lines\u3000Approx. 1 hr. from Tokyo Sta. to JR Chuo Line Tachikawa Sta. by Rapid train;\u3000change to Ome Line; approx. 9 min. to Akishima Sta.\u25cfBy Seibu Line\u3000Approx. 27 min. from Seibu-Shinjuku Sta. or Takadanobaba Sta. to\u3000Seibu-Shinjuku Line Kodaira Sta. by Express train; change to Haijima Line;\u3000approx. 20 min. to Haijima Sta. (last stop).\u25cfFrom the airport, highway buses are convenient.\u3000Haneda Airport \u21d4 Forest Inn Showakan, Akishima Sta. North Exit, approx. 2 hr.\u3000Narita Airport \u21d4 Forest Inn Showakan, Akishima Sta. North Exit, approx. 3.5 hr.Going by public transportationBun withSweet Bean PasteTousen\u260e042-543-10419:00\u201318:30 (closed Wed.)Book & Caf\u00e9Mulberry Field\u260e042-544-3746\u3000Mon.\u2013Fri. 7:00\u201319:00\/Sat. 8:30\u201319:00\/Sun. 8:30\u201318:30Co\u001fee and Cake Caf\u00e9 Murari\u260e042-546-5780\u300010:30\u201319:00\/Sun., holidays until 18:00 (closed Mon.)Co\u001fee House Ryojinboku\u260e042-541-12698:30\u201317:00 (closed Fri.) Isana BrewingBrewery & Roastery\u260e050-5327-9884\u3000Weekdays 17:30\u201322:00\/Weekends, holidays 12:30\u201322:00 (closed Wed., etc.)\u30fbRyushinji\u30fbSuwa ShrineWalkingpaths nearwaterMany caf\u00e9s in the citymake use of its excellent water.ChikappaO\u001dcial municipal charactersTama RiverCookiesPatisserie Pourquoi Pas?\u260e042-545-097210:00\u201319:30(closed Wed.)Rakugan SweetsSakaiya Seika\u260e042-541-06688:00\u201318:30Natural indigo dyeingWater that brings materials to lifeThere are creators whohave moved to Akishimaafter hearing aboutits clean water.Discover fossilsof whales!KonitaPolice BoxHaijima Sta. Free PassageStained GlassKujira RoadShopping StreetStreetlightsWhale MuralAkishimaEkimaePost O\u001eceLandscapeStampManhole CoversAround the cityThis whale livensthe Whale Festivalparade!The whalesAki-chan andTama-chanYou just might comeacross a productionshoot while strolling!Samplethese greattastes!Akkii & AiranO\u001dcial municipal characters\u25a0Akishima Location ServiceAkishima attracts on-locationshooting to the city to energizethe region and communicate itsappeal.Many local stores, schools, parks,and other sites have beenfeatured. Locals also volunteer asextras to liven up shoots.Length: 13.5 mScenes fromTV programshoots!How abouta commemorativemanhole card?(Available at the AkishimaInformation Center)Make this yourfirst stopin Akishima!Exacting caf\u00e9s that use Akishima water!Tokyo\u2019s 57famous springwatersTired? Takea little break!Enjoy cyclingor jogging, too,while you enjoy the scenery!CallCenterinterpretationserviceavailableProducts from the Friendship City of Iwaizumi are also available.You can drinktasty water.Mosaic by HaijimaHigh School students!Akishima Great Whale Float(renewed in 2019)The tap watertastes good!Surrounded by the Tama River and the TamagawaAqueduct, Akishima enjoys abundant water. This is the onlyplace in Tokyo where you can drink great-tasting tap waterfrom 100% deep groundwater. 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