Toshima Travel Guide

Tokyo

Toshima
Toshima
Toshima
Toshima
Toshima

Old and new combine in this lively focal point in the heart of Tokyo, where traditional museums and temples stand beside a cat café and themed arcade world.

With glorious viewing decks and thrilling entertainment venues, Toshima is one of the main hubs of Tokyo. The neighborhood has a futuristic sheen, reveling in the otaku culture made up of anime cartoons and augmented reality screens. You can see a slice of this at Sunshine City Shopping Mall, an extraordinary complex with various themed worlds and futuristic venues.

Fight zombies on the arcade games and wander through a haunted realm in Namco Namjatown. Notice the anime mascots plastered across the arcade games and walls. Nearby is the Nekobukuro site, where real-life cats are pampered by feline-loving visitors. Stroke some of the 40 cats lazing about between the model trains and glass cases of toys.

Ascend to the top floors of the Sunshine City compound to marvel at the flying penguins of the Sunshine Aquarium. Walk beneath a glass tank and study jellyfish in this partially open-air aquarium, which has a viewing deck and tropical garden.

For some of the best views in the district, climb to the observation tower of the SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory. Participate in virtual reality experiences and check out the futuristic touches, while you tower over central Tokyo.

In addition to high-tech gadgets and anime culture, Toshima also celebrates old-world traditions. See the large statue guarding the Shinshoji Temple and inspect stamps from bygone eras in Japan and across the globe in the Philatelic Museum. Learn about Ancient Egypt and the history of western Asia in the Ancient Orient Museum.

Look to the future with a stroll through the leafy campus of Rikkyo University. Its redbrick buildings have a Western design and the dining hall stands out for its elaborate ceiling.

The region of Toshima is just north of the city center of Tokyo. To reach it, take the train to the Ikebukuro railway station. You can also travel around the neighborhood by tram.

Toshima is at once a high-tech haven celebrating otaku culture and a nod to traditional Japan.


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Things to do


Top hotels in Toshima

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

4 out of 5
1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.428.618 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.428.618
Rp3.018.772 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,420 reviews)
"It was in a good location for our visit. room was comfortable, bathroom and tub were good. water very hot we had a nice view"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Sunshine City Prince Hotel

Sunshine City Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
3-1-5 Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is Rp1.323.795 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.323.795
Rp1.645.442 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast can be improved"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Sunshine City Prince Hotel
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is Rp1.484.851 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.484.851
Rp1.666.656 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,790 reviews)
One of the nicest airport hotels in the world!
"This is a GREAT hotel within the airport. They helped me mail my luggage to Osaka after midnight. The next morning, at the basement level, there were many restaurants to choose from for an early lunch (and fewer but still ok for breakfast). It is super convenient to walk our luggage from the airport ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,693 reviews)
"We got the small bedroom but it was adequate for 2 people who are outside the whole day. The access to take pictures of the Godzilla head is still closed. Apparently, it has been closed for more than 2 years now."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is Rp1.109.311 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.109.311
Rp1.342.266 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,013 reviews)
"It was in a great location. Quiet yet convenient. The rooms are small but they are clean and do the job. A pleasant stay overall."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hotel Niwa Tokyo

Hotel Niwa Tokyo

4 out of 5
1-1-16 Kandamisaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is Rp2.145.016 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.145.016
Rp2.595.389 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,076 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel with a serene Japanese atmosphere."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Niwa Tokyo
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Other neighbourhoods around Toshima

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Ikebukuro

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ikebukuro, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, The Sunshine 60 Observatory and Sunshine City Shopping Mall are just a few notable stops.

Ikebukuro
Shinjuku featuring a city

Kabukicho

Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Shinjuku Subnade, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.

Kabukicho
Shinjuku showing night scenes, a city and nightlife

Shinjuku

4.5/5(477 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.

Shinjuku
Akihabara Electric Town showing signage, street scenes and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda
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Ueno

4.5/5(87 area reviews)

Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

Ueno
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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara

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