Asagaya, Nishitōkyō

Name: Asagaya
Address: Nishitōkyō, Japan

#20 among attractions in Nishitōkyō

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Asagaya is a residential area of Tokyo located in Suginami ward west of Shinjuku. Main access to Asagaya is via the Chūō-Sōbu Line, 12 minutes by train from Shinjuku station. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°42'17"N, 139°38'6"E

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杉並区 (阿佐ヶ谷駅)Nishitōkyō Japan

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Day trips

Asagaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toshimaen, Tetsugaku-dō Park, Nakano Broadway, Nakano Sunplaza.

2.8 miN
Water park with rides, pools and eateries
Toshimaen, Tokyo
73 min walk • Toshimaen was an iconic amusement park nestled in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan. Known for its blend of thrilling rides, lush green spaces, and family-friendly attractions, Toshimaen served as a cherished escape from the urban grind for both locals and tourists...
2.4 miNE
Park
Tetsugaku-dō Park, Tokyo
61 min walk • 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...
1.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Nakano Broadway, Nishitōkyō
45 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.
1.7 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo
44 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.
2.9 miS
Library
Oya Soichi Bunko, Mitaka
75 min walk • Soichi Bunko is a library in Japan that holds the popular, non-academic magazines and books collected and prized by Oya Soichi, with continuations of the collection after he died. Magazines include those about the popular culture of the day.
1.6 miS
Temple
Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine, Tokyo
40 min walk • Ōmiya Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. It is a Hachiman shrine, dedicated to the kami Hachiman. It was established in 1063. Its main festival is held annually on September 15. Kami enshrined here include Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū and Emperor Chūai in addition to Hachiman.
2.5 miNE
Park
Egota-no-Mori Park, Tokyo
64 min walk • Egota-no-Mori Park is a public park in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, Japan. It is the largest park in Nakano Ward.
1.3 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Renkōji Temple, Tokyo
33 min walk • Renkō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan. It is assumed to be the purported location of the ashes of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Indian freedom-fighter, which have been preserved since September 18, 1945. The small, well-preserved temple was established in 1594 inspired by the God of Wealth and Happiness.
1.6 miE
Area
Tokyo/Nakano, Tokyo
42 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.
0.5 miS
Area
Tokyo/Suginami, Tokyo
12 min walk • Suginami is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. The ward refers to itself as Suginami City in English. As of April 1, 2017, Suginami has an estimated population of 562,065, and a population density of 16,502 persons per km². The total area is 34.06 km².
2.4 miSW
Aqueduct
Tamagawa Aqueduct, Tokyo
62 min walk • Tamagawa Aqueduct is a 43 km long Japanese aqueduct located in Tokyo. It was constructed by the Tokugawa shogunate to supply drinking and fire-fighting water from the Tama river to Edo, providing irrigation water around farm villages.