Eastern Tokyo is a district of the city of Tokyo.
To know
Eastern Tokyo is largely residential and industrial. In October 2018, the new Toyosu Market opens in Kōtō, replacing the Tsukiji Market.
Geographical notes
| Orientation | ||
| Saitama | Ibaraki | |
| Old Tokyo/Northern Tokyo |  | Chiba |
| Tokyo Bay | ||
These districts are located in the eastern part of Tokyo. Kōtō it is a seaside district that matches the port area. Edogawa is separated from Kōtō from the Arakawa River which in turn also separates Katsushika is Adachi from central Tokyo as well as from Arakawa which of all the districts is further west. The eastern boundary of the districts and Tokyo is the Edogawa River.
How to orient yourself
Eastern Tokyo: full screen map.
The neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
The area covers the districts of 1 Adachi (足 立), 2 Katsushika (葛 飾), 3 Edogawa (江 戸 川), 4 Kōtō (江東) and 5 Arakawa (荒 川).
How to get
On the train
- 1 Kokusai-Tenjijō station. Line
Adachi: Tobu-Isesaki Line, Umejima Station or Gotanno Station. To Koiwa: Chuo-Sobu from Shinjuku and Akihabara in the west or Chiba out of Tokyo.
- 2 Toyosu, 2-4-9 Toyosu, koutou-ku. Links with Asakusa
The Harumi terminal
- 3 Harumi Terminal (晴 海 客船 タ ー ミ ナ ル) (accessible by bus 都 05 (towards-05) from Tokyo station Marunouchi Sud exit or by bus 東 12 (Tou-12) from Yaesu exit of Tokyo station), ☎ 81 3-3536-8651. Harumi pier is used by cruise ships, but also by international ferries carrying passengers which can also depart from other terminals, inquire with the shipping company.
| Connections |
| Taito ← Kinshichō ← | OR  IS | → Ichikawa → Chiba |
| Myth ← Tsuchiura ← Kashiwa ← | No.  S. | → Ueno |
| Toride ← Kashiwa ← Matsudo ← | No.  S. | →  → Nezu → Akasaka |
| Chiyoda ← Hatchōbori ← | W  IS | → Maihama → Minami Funabashi → Kaihin Makuhari |
| Asakusa ← Tokyo Skytree ← | W _symbol.svg/30px-Tobu_Skytree_Line_(TS)_symbol.svg.png){kind=small} No. | → Koshigaya → Kasukabe → verse _symbol.svg/30px-Tobu_Isesaki_Line_(TI)_symbol.svg.png){kind=small} → Ashikaga |
| Keisei Ueno ← | W  IS | → Keisei Yawata → Keisei Funabashi → Keisei Narita |
| Nishi Ikebukuro ← Ōji Kita ← | W  S. | → to  |
| Daikoku Wharf ← Haneda Airport ← Rinkai Fukutoshin ← | W IS | → Urayasu → verse  → Wangan Chiba |
Iwatsuki ← into  ← Angyō ← | No.  S. | → into |
Yatabe ← Kashiwa ← verse  ← Misato ← | No.  S. | → into |
How to get around
- 4 Kokusai Tenjijō Seimon Station. Line
- 5 Shijō-mae Station. Line
What see
The new fish market
1 Toyosu fish market (豊 洲 市場) (Shijō-mae and Shin-Toyosu station ). 
Mon-Sat 05: 00-17: 00, closed on holidays and some Wednesdays. This is the new Tokyo wholesale market location for seafood and produce after its relocation from Tsukiji. Unlike the old structure where tourists could almost get close to the fish, Toyosu Market has large enclosed observation points and paths dedicated to tourists to see the place, including the famous tuna auctions. However, the observation deck for tuna auctions will be closed to the public until January 15, 2019.
Mon-Sat 05: 00-17: 00, closed on holidays and some Wednesdays. This is the new Tokyo wholesale market location for seafood and produce after its relocation from 
Nishiarai Daishi
- 2 Nishiarai Daishi (西 新 井 大師, formally known as Gochisan Henjōin Sōji-ji Temple), 1−15−1 Nishiarai, Adachi-ku (Daishi-Mae Station
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), ☎ 81 3-3890-2345. Buddhist temple.
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Fukagawa Edo Museum
- 3 Fukagawa Edo Museum (深 川江 戸 資料 館, fukagawa edo shiryōkan), 1-3-28 Shirakawa, Kōtō-ku (10 minutes from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station
. From exit A3, turn left. At the next set of lights, turn left again. The museum is ahead on the left, past the entrance to a temple), ☎ 81 3-3630-8625, fax: 81 3-3820-4379. Mon-Sun 9: 30-16: 30. The result of a recent renovation, this intimate museum features a beautifully recreated neighborhood (1830-1843), complete with houses, shops, narrow alleys and even the local landfill. Wandering, scanning the windows and entering the buildings furnished with home objects and bric-à-brac from the Edo era. The light and sound effects create the illusion of an entire day that passes from day to night in the space of a few minutes. Take him on a visit to the huge Edo-Tokyo museum in the nearby Sumida district, just a couple of stops on the Toedo Toei subway line.
. From exit A3, turn left. At the next set of lights, turn left again. The museum is ahead on the left, past the entrance to a temple), ☎
Tokyo budokan
- 4 Tokyo Budokan (東京 武 道 館), 3-20-1 Ayase, Adachi-ku (At the south end of Higashi Ayase Park. Ayase station
), ☎ 81 3-5697-2111. A very special architecture by the famous Japanese architect Kijō Rokkaku.
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A street of Shibamata
Tomioka Hachiman
- 5 Shibamata (柴 又) (Shibamata Station
Kanamachi Line and Shinshiba Station 
). Katsushika-ku, is characterized by the Taishakuten temple (帝 釈 天) with its cozy shopping street it rivals Asakusa in a lively and much more authentic way, devoid of overseas tourist kitsch. The district's biggest claim is the scenography of Otoko wa tsurai y, Japan's longest-running film series, and the hero of the series, Tora-san, can be seen every block from the life-size statue in front of the train station to caricatures and movie posters in every store. Along the river beyond the temple is a museum dedicated to the film series, as well as a rowboat that transports passengers between the banks (¥ 100 a ticket), the last of its kind in Tokyo. You may want to cover the 7 of, a series of temples around the neighborhood, getting a free map at the station. - 6 Tomioka Hachiman Shrine (富 岡 八 幡 宮, Tomioka Hachimangū) (Monzen-nakacho station
), ☎ 81 3-3642-1315. The largest Shintō hachiman shrine in Tokyo.
Kanamachi Line and Shinshiba Station 
). Katsushika-ku, is characterized by the Taishakuten temple (帝 釈 天) with its cozy shopping street it rivals 
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Tokyo Big Sight
- 7 Tokyo Big Sight, 3-21-1 Ariake, Koto-ku (Kokusai-tenjijō-seimon station , Kokusai-tenjijō-mae station ), ☎ 81 3-5530-1111. If you are visiting Tokyo on business, this as Japan's largest convention and exhibition center could be the destination. The four inverted pyramids are hard to miss and worth a look.
- 8 Center of Tokyo raids and war damage (The Center for the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, 東京 大 空襲 ・ 戦 災 資料 セ ン タ ー), 1-7-4 Kitasato Koto-ku, ☎ 81 3-5857-5631.
Full ¥ 300, reduced ¥ 200. Tue-Sun 12: 00-16: 00. Museum dedicated to the effects of the air raids on Tokyo during the Second World War.
Full ¥ 300, reduced ¥ 200. What to do
Higashi Ayase Park
- 1 Higashiayase Park (東 綾 瀬 公園), 3 Chome-4 Higashiayase, Adachi-ku (Kita-Ayase Station and Ayase ), ☎ 81 3-3605-0005.
Kiyosumi
- 2 Kiyosumi Garden (清澄 庭園), 3-3-9 Kiyosumi, Kōtō-ku (4 minutes from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa station . From exit A3, cross the main road. Turn left on the next small street, then right along the wall to the entrance), ☎ 81 3-3641-5892. ¥150. 09:00-17:00. It's not the most famous of Tokyo's gardens, but it's pretty cool and uncrowded. Originally created in the Edo period, it took on its current form during the Meiji era, under the ownership of the founder of Mitsubishi.
- 3 KidZania Tokyo (キ ッ ザ ニ ア 東京), Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu, North Port 3rd floor 33200 2-4-9 Toyosu Kōtō-ku (8 minutes walk from Toyosu station
), ☎ 81 3-3536-8405. "A land of children, by children, for children" - where children can experience their favorite work and learn about the social system while having fun.
Kasai Rinkai Park
Kasai rinkai park from above
- 4 Kasai Rinkai Park (葛西 臨海 公園) (near Kasai Rinkai Koen Station
10-15 minutes and 210 yen from Tokyo station. Note that the platforms of the Keiyo Line at Tokyo Station are a 10-minute walk from the other platforms of the station), ☎ 81 3-5696-1331. free. The largest park in central Tokyo, located just across the Edogawa River from the Tokyo Disney Resort. Opened in 1989, the park was built on reclaimed land and developed in an effort to restore and preserve the natural habitat of Tokyo Bay. The park offers a pleasant respite from the surrounding cityscapes and has a number of trails that crisscross the gardens, lawns and beaches. In addition, the park is home to an aquarium, a Ferris wheel, a seabird sanctuary and a viewing tower. There are a number of ferries (waterbuses) that serve the park. During the winter and on weekdays there are four daily departures to Odaiba, with the last one continuing to Ryogoku. Summer and weekends have more frequent departures. Ferries operate only in the afternoon.
10-15 minutes and 210 yen from Tokyo station. Note that the platforms of the Keiyo Line at Tokyo Station are a 10-minute walk from the other platforms of the station), ☎
Tokyo Sea Life Park
- 5 Tokyo Sea Life Park (葛西 臨海 水族 園 Kasai Rinkai Suizokuen), 6-2-3 Rinkai-chō Edogawa-ku (Inside the Kasai Rinkai Park), ☎ 81 3-3869-5152. ¥ 700 adults (16-64), ¥ 350 seniors, ¥ 250 students, under 12s free. Thu-Mar 9: 30-17: 00. In the huge 2,200-ton tank, you can enjoy watching the bluefin tuna swoop around. The aquarium also exhibits seabirds including penguins and giant algae from California, USA. The property is located on Tokyo Bay Beach and could be reached in half an hour by train from Tokyo Station.
- 5 Tokyo Sea Life Park (葛西 臨海 水族 園 Kasai Rinkai Suizokuen), 6-2-3 Rinkai-chō Edogawa-ku (Inside the Kasai Rinkai Park), ☎ 81 3-3869-5152.
The Ferris wheel
- Bird Center Sanctuary (Bird Sanctuary Center), Kasai Rinkai Park. ¥800. Tue-Sun 9: 30-17: 00. Closed from Dec 29 to Jan 3. In keeping with the park's goals as a habitat for the bay, nearly a third of the park is maintained as a Sea Bird Sanctuary. The area attracts birders and photographers who are free to roam the area, except for the swampy areas which are limited. In the center is a Sea Bird Center with information on local birds.
- 6 Ferris wheel of diamonds and flowers (ダ イ ヤ と 花 の 大 観 覧 車), ☎ 81 3-3686-6911. ¥700. Mon-Fri 10: 00-20: 00, Sat-Sun 10: 00-21: 00. Closed one or two days a month. The park's most visible landmark is the Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel, so named for its light shows that give it the appearance of a sparkling diamond or flower. 117 meters high, it is the second tallest Ferris wheel in Japan. The top offers views of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Disney Resorts, Chiba and up to Mt. Fuji.
Shopping
- 1 [link not working]Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu (ら ら ぽ ー と 豊 洲)), 2-4-9 Toyosu Koto-ku. Shopping center
- 2 [link not working]Wanza Ariake Bay Mall (ワ ン ザ 有 明 ベ イ モ ー ル), 3-1 Ariake, Koto-ku (Kokusai-tenjijō-seimon Station (Yurikamome)), ☎ 81 3-5530-5010. Restaurants and a few shops north of the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center.
How to have fun
- 1 Ageha, 2-2-10 Shin-kiba, Kōtō-ku (5 minutes from Shin-Kiba stn on Rinkai / Metro Yurakucho). Tokyo's biggest club with world-class DJs and a peculiar crowd of young Japanese. Due to its remote location, Ageha offers a free shuttle service from Shibuya which takes about 40 minutes.
Where to eat
Monjayaki
Monja-yaki (も ん じ ゃ 焼 き) is a specialty of the Kanto area, similar to okonomiyaki. Once upon a time people used to make words with the ingredients on the hot plate to have fun before eating because Monja-yaki means "word". The basic batter of the Monja-yaki it is made from water, flour and soy sauce. Ingredients can include cabbage, shredded potato, chopped tempura, cuttlefish, shrimp, slices of meat, and so on. Though Tsukishima is Tokyo's most famous district for monjayaki, it is popular here too.
- 1 Menkouboutenshou, 5-3-1 Horikiri, Katsushika-ku (1 minute from Horikiri-shōbuen station), ☎ 81 3-5680-3328. 11:45-02:00.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 [link not working]Ayase Kokusai Hotel, 4 Chome-8-5 Kosuge, Katsushika-ku (Near Ayase station in Adachi-Ku. It is located on the Chiyoda line which means easy access to central Tokyo, it takes about 30-40 minutes to Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.), ☎ 81 3-5680-2200. € 115 (Oct 2018). Convenient for visiting eastern Tokyo.
- 2 Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel, 3-1-28 Ariake, Koto-ku (Kokusai-tenjijō-seimon (Yurikamome) or Kokusai-tenjijō-mae (Rinkai) station), ☎ 81 3-5564-0111. 9,950 yen single, 18,000 yen double. The third hotel in the area (just north of the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center). It caters to business travelers and is the cheapest hotel in the area.
