Tetsugaku-dō Park, Tokyo

Name: Tetsugaku-dō Park
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#113 among attractions in Tokyo

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Tetsugaku-dō Park is a public park in Tokyo, Japan. Most of the park is in Nakano Ward, while approximately 7% is in Shinjuku Ward. It was created successively during the years 1904 to 1919 by the philosopher and founder of Toyo University, Inoue Enryō. Inoue thought of this philosophical theme park as a place for mental cultivation. In 2020, the park was designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty. ()

Local name: 哲学堂公園 Created: 1904Elevation: 112 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°43'18"N, 139°40'19"E

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中野区 (zhong ye qu)Tokyo Japan

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Day trips

Tetsugaku-dō Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokiwa-sō, Nakano Broadway, Nakano Sunplaza, Chihaya Flower Park.

0.9 miE
Museum
Tokiwa-sō, Tokyo
24 min walk • Tokiwa-sō was an apartment building in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan famous for being the early living-quarters of many prominent manga artists.
0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Nakano Broadway, Nishitōkyō
25 min walk • Nakano Broadway is a shopping mall in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1966 as a luxury shopping complex, it has subsequently become a popular destination for goods aimed at otaku.
1.1 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo
28 min walk • Nakano Sunplaza, formerly Nakano Sun Plaza, is a hotel in Nakano, Tokyo. The hotel includes a concert hall, the Nakano Sunplaza Hall. Built in 1973, this concert hall seats 2,222 people. The building is to be demolished and replaced by a new complex including a hotel and a concert hall capable of seating 10,000 people around 2024.
1.4 miNE
Park
Chihaya Flower Park, Tokyo
36 min walk • Chihaya Flower Park is a public park in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, Japan. It is open throughout the year. The park is the eighth largest in Toshima Ward.
0.7 miNW
Park
Egota-no-Mori Park, Tokyo
18 min walk • Egota-no-Mori Park is a public park in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, Japan. It is the largest park in Nakano Ward.
1 miSW
Area
Tokyo/Nakano, Tokyo
27 min walk • Nakano is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Nakano City. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 322,731, and a population density of 20,701 persons per km².
0.7 miE
Park
Minami-Nagasaki Sports Park, Tokyo
17 min walk • Minami-Nagasaki Sports Park is a public park in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, Japan. It is the largest public park in Toshima Ward. The total park area includes the area of the Minami-Nagasaki Sports Center building and the football pitch. The area of the grassy section of the park excluding the football pitch is about 3,204 m2.
1.1 miN
Universities and schools
Musashi University, Nishitōkyō
28 min walk • Musashi University is a university in Tokyo, Japan. The university grew out of the leading boys private high school, Musashi Junior and Senior High School, first established by businessman Nezu Kaichirō in 1922.
1.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kōenji, Nishitōkyō
44 min walk • Kōenji is a district of Tokyo in the Suginami ward, west of Shinjuku. The district's name originates from the old temples in the area. Kōenji is primarily a residential community with easy access to the Shinjuku and Tokyo stations.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Asahigaoka, Nishitōkyō
27 min walk • Asahigaoka is a district of Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. The current administrative place names are Asahigaoka 1-chome and 2-chome.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tetsugaku-dō Park?

Nearby attractions include Minami-Nagasaki Sports Park, Tokyo (17 min walk), Egota-no-Mori Park, Tokyo (18 min walk), Tokiwa-sō, Tokyo (24 min walk).

How to get to Tetsugaku-dō Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tetsugaku-dō Park:

Bus

下田橋 • Lines: 中92 (2 min walk)
哲学堂下 • Lines: 中92 (3 min walk)

Train

Araiyakushi-mae (11 min walk)
Numabukuro (12 min walk)

Metro

Ochiai-minami-nagasaki • Lines: E (17 min walk)
Shin-egota • Lines: E (20 min walk)