Tateishi, Katsushika

#9 among attractions in Katsushika

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Tateishi is a neighborhood in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. The name derives from a tiny stone monument called Tateishi-sama, located at 8-37 Tateishi. With its retro-chic shopping streets and small, back-street workshops and factories, the area retains an atmosphere associated with Tokyo's earthy Shitamachi neighborhoods. Katsushika Ward Office, is located at 5-13-1 Tateishi. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°44'32"N, 139°50'52"E

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葛飾区 (立石)Katsushika Japan

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Nearby attractions include: Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Aquarium, Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Sumida Park.

3 miSW
Huge tower with an observation deck
Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo
78 min walk • Tokyo Skytree, a towering testament to modern engineering and a beacon of Tokyo's skyline, stands as the tallest structure in Japan and the second tallest in the world. Completed in 2012, this impressive tower reaches a sky-piercing height of 634 meters, symbolizing...
3.1 miSW
Zoo
Sumida Aquarium, Katsushika
79 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Katsushika, Japan, the Sumida Aquarium offers a serene escape into the underwater world, right within the special wards of Tokyo. Opened to the public, this modern aquarium has swiftly become a favorite destination for both locals...
3.1 miSW
Sacred and religious sites
Kameido Tenjin Shrine, Katsushika
80 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Katsushika, Tokyo, the Kameido Tenjin Shrine stands as a serene escape from the city's bustle. This Shinto shrine, with its storied past and picturesque grounds, is a cultural treasure that beckons visitors to explore its tranquil beauty.
3.2 miSW
Park
Sumida Park, Tokyo
83 min walk • Sumida Park is a public park in Sumida and Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. Cherry blossoms can be seen in spring, and the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is held in July.
3.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Asakusa Shrine, Tokyo
86 min walk • Asakusa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in the city. The shrine honors the three men who founded the Sensō-ji. Asakusa Shrine is part of a larger grouping of sacred buildings in the area.
2.1 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Shibamata Taishakuten, Tokyo
53 min walk • Daikyō-ji, popularly known as Shibamata Taishakuten, is a Nichiren-shū Buddhist temple in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1629, the main image is of Taishakuten.
2.2 miSW
Park, Buddhist architecture, Garden
Mukojima Hyakkaen, Tokyo
56 min walk • Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden is an urban garden located in Sumida, Tokyo. The garden was created by a merchant, and is different from daimyō gardens, and therefore it not a "traditional Japanese garden" in the proper sense of the term.
2.9 miW
Monuments and statues
Kozukappara execution grounds, Katsushika
75 min walk • The Kozukappara execution grounds were one of the three sites in the vicinity of Edo where the Tokugawa shogunate executed criminals in the Edo period. Alternate romanized spellings are Kozukahara and Kotsukappara.
3.4 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Sumida City Gymnasium, Tokyo
87 min walk • Sumida City Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It is the home venue for Fugador Sumida from the Japanese futsal league, and also is the secondary venue for the Sun Rockers Shibuya basketball team.
2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Tobu Museum, Tokyo
52 min walk • The Tobu Museum is a railway museum in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in May 1989, and is operated by Tobu Railway. The museum was closed from January 2009 until June 2009 for refurbishment. It reopened on 22 July 2009.
3 miSW
Mosque
Asakusa Mosque, Tokyo
76 min walk • Daar Al-Arqam Mosque or commonly known as Masjid Asakusa is a mosque located in downtown Tokyo that was built in 1998. Asakusa Masjid Mosque is managed by the Japan Mosque Foundation which is one of the departments in the institute Islamic Circle of Japan.