Toshima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Our pick of the best Toshima Hotel Deals

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

4 out of 5
1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$306 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$306
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,410 reviews)
"The location is terrific. Next to the stations. A lot of dinning & shopping options. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Although you can tell the rooms are a little bit of old compared to some other hotels around here, but they do keep the them nice and clean."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 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 NZ$162 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$162
18 Aug - 19 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! (1,017 reviews)
"Lots to do around the hotel. Not as close to the train station as other hotels I have stayed in. If it weren’t the ending of July and super hot that wouldn’t have seemed as bad. Hotel was nice. Rooms were bigger than expected."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Sunshine City Prince Hotel
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 WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,658 reviews)
"Apart from the breakfast price and the room is small, otherwise is okay."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
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 NZ$149 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$149
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,647 reviews)
"Very convenient location, still able to catch train to close areas for meals while having the luxury of being so close to the airport"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Niwa Tokyo

Hotel Niwa Tokyo

4 out of 5
1-1-16 Kandamisaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,069 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Two good restaurants in the hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Hotel Niwa Tokyo
Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay

Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay

3.5 out of 5
1-1-1 Hinode, Urayasu, Chiba-ken
The price is NZ$136 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$136
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Urayasu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,770 reviews)
It's all you'll ever need for a stay near Disney!
"If you're visiting Disneyland/Sea, you have to stay here! The value is incredible. Free transport to Disney (about 15 mins) and the breakfast buffet is delicious! I personally LOVE their french toast which I top with whipped cream and drizzle honey and their berry sauce. Yum! We also got a balcony ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
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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, Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center and The Sunshine 60 Observatory are just a few notable stops.

Ikebukuro
Shinjuku featuring street scenes, a city and nightlife

Shinjuku

4.5/5(751 area reviews)

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

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

Chiyoda

4.5/5(206 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Nippon Budokan 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(38 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
Harajuku which includes skyline, signage and a city

Harajuku

Harajuku is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station or Omote-sando Station to explore sights like Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku.

Harajuku

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