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FARTHER AFIELD

Due to Tokyo’s expansion in every conceivable shrine in downtown Fukagawa dates from the
dir ection, the area around the Imperial Palace 17th century. To the northwest, Rikugi-en,
is just one among several widely dispersed near Ikebukuro, is one of the Edo period’s
sights of interest around the city. Seeking last great stroll gardens. The atmospheric
them out, though, poses few problems in a Sengaku-ji temple, in the south, reconstructs
city with a superb transport system. The Japan the final scenes in the story of the 47 ronin,
Folk Crafts Museum and the Goto Art Museum a real-life tale of samurai loyalty and revenge.
are small gems in pleasant surroundings that In contrast, Ikebukuro and Ebisu are modern
give an idea of Tokyo life as well as its rich urban centers. Daikanyama, the chic fashion
heritage. Ryogoku, home to sumo wrestling, district, and the futuristic man-made island of
also features the fascinating Edo-Tokyo Odaiba, with its innovative architecture, offer
Museum. The impressive Tomioka Hachiman-gu a contemporary experience.

Sights at a Glance
Notable Districts Temples and Shrines Key
1 Ikebukuro District 5 Gokoku-ji Temple Main sightseeing area
2 Sugamo q Sengaku-ji Temple Expressway
3 Komagome Museums and Galleries
6 Zoshigaya r Japan Folk Crafts Museum Main road
7 Ryogoku District y Goto Art Museum
8 Downtown Fukagawa
0 Odaiba Scenic Transport Routes
w Ebisu District 4 Arakawa Tram Line
e Daikanyama District Markets
t Shimokitazawa
9 Toyosu Fish Market 0 km 1.5
0 miles 1.5

TOSHIMA- Ikebukuro Sugamo
KU
Shimoigusa
TAITO-KU
BUNKYO-KU Ueno
Nakano
Asakusa
SUMIDA-KU
NAKANO-KU SHINJUKU-KU
Ryogoku
Shinjuku
Kanda
Yoyogi Kiyosumi
Minamidai CHIYODA-KU
KOTO-KU
Akasaka Ginza
CHUO EXPR ESSWAY SHIBUYA-KU CHUO-KU Toyo
Shibuya Roppongi
Akatsutsumi Shimbashi
MINATO-KU Harumi
Ebisu
SETAGAYA-KU
TOMEI EXPRESSWAY MEGURO-KU
Nakamachi Odaiba
Himonya
Kaminoge Tairamachi

The suspended titanium dome at the Fuji TV Building, Odaiba

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