... A mummy is buried somewhere underneath here. Do you think you can find it?
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Floating Ancient Egyptian Temple
A temple hanging in mid-air. Wouldn't you like to also float in the open skies around the temple. Open the ancient temple's secret door, and you will find yourself in an oasis where African elephants are playing in a wondrous world that opens up before your very eyes.
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Plank Bridge
A dangerously decayed plank spanning a dark abyss… Will you too dare attempt to cross it? Fortune favors the brave!
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Old Cairo
As you walk along the streets of old Cairo, drawn by something, you find you have lost your way. Suddenly, in a corner of the city you come across a "mysterious door". You open it slowly and there before your very eyes lies the world of ancient Egypt. What a discovery!.
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The Mirror Room
Take a closer look! Is the person in the mirror you!?
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Magic Table Surprise!
Where did my body go? Please, can you help find it?
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Ames Room
Based on the room first constructed by the ophthalmologist Ames, the room uses distortions to create an illusion of relative sizes. The father in the picture seems to have shrunk mysteriously and looks smaller than his son.
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Picture Frame
Go ahead and strike a pose wearing one of the dresses on loan. Of course, they are on loan free of charge.
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Open Air Cafe
The surroundings make the tea here taste especially good. There is nothing like a short nap to the soothing sounds of the waterfall in the background
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Tut-Ankh-Amun Bursting Out
Oops! Don't startle me!!
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Supergravity Room
What is this strange feeling? It’s a unique experience.
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Manhole
Where did my legs go!? Please help me!
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Careful it is dangerous!
Careful! One misstep and you can fall into the dark abyss inside the pyramid! Watch out!
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Whispered Message
Come on, please let me in on the secret! Can you find out what it is?
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An aquarium, or undersea?
This fish looks very tasty. I think I'll have a bite!
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Teapot
Oh, how bad mannered that is! But, I think I'll try that too.
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Whale
Help! It's heavy.
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Waterless Aquarium
Tropical fish
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Waterless Aquarium (Shark alert!)
Is this scarier than in the film Jaws!?
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Young lovers
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I'll eat you up!
The "big monkey" seems to have escaped from Mt. Takao. Be careful! It might be a man-eater.
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Camel
A hungry camel being fed by a passerby.
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A Sphinx in transformation?
Egyptian Gods are known for their power to transform themselves. "I'm not finished, don't look!"
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Den of Crocodiles with Pillarss
Danger! Hungry crocodiles have set their eyes on you. Be careful not to lose your balance.
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Den of Crocodiles And Magic Mirror
Help!! This should be a difficult shot to get, but don't give up and keep on trying. There's always a solution to even the biggest challenge!
Takao Trick Art Museum
Location
1786 Takaomachi, Hachioji-shi
1 minute from the Keio Line, Takaosanguchi St.
TEL: 042 (667) 1081
FAX: 042 (667) 1090
Opening hours:
Apr. to Nov.:10:00 to 19:00
Dec. to Mar.:10:00 to 18:00
Closed days(irregular):
Generally the museum is open every day throughout the year, but may remain closed on certain days for renewal and maintenance purposes. For details please refer to the Open Day Calendar.
Please check the calendar for information on the days the museum is open.
(Open days indicated by yellow background)
Takao also has a long history as a holy mountain. The Takaosan Yakuoin Yukiji Temple, located on the side of Mt. Takao, is one of three Daihonzan temples of the Chizan School of the Shingon sect in the Kanto region, along with the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and the Kawasakidaishi Temple.
