Balance on the edge of an Egyptian palace, enter a den of crocodiles and become lunch for a giant gorilla all at the Trick Art Museum. The optical illusion exhibits found here are a delight for kids and adults alike. It is located at the base of Mt. Takao, directly across the street from the Takao-san-guchi train station. Bring your camera, taking photos is encouraged and in some cases the optical illusion is easier to see through the eye of the lens. This is a fun indoor adventure, good for a rainy day or in combination with a short hike on Mt. Takao. It opens at 10am daily and is open year-around but does have some closures. Check the visitor information page before you go to make sure it is open and print the on-line coupon to save ¥200 per person on admission.
DIRECTIONS: See Mt. Takao entry for driving directions. GPS coordinates: 35.632858,139.271061. Take the train to Takao-san-guchi train station or drive and park at the Takao-san-guchi parking lot for ¥1000 on the weekend. – Sarah Straus, December 2012.
