Jūjō

#1370 among destinations in Japan

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Jūjō is a working class district in Kita, Tokyo, Japan. It is about 10 minutes north of Ikebukuro by train. It is serviced by the Saikyo Line via Jūjō Station and the Keihin-Tōhoku Line via Higashi-Jūjō Station. It is particularly well known for the long serpentine shopping arcade known as Jūjō Ginza, very close to the main entrance/exit of Jūjō Station. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°45'36"N, 139°43'19"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Oji Shrine, Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka, Akabane Nature Observatory Park, Asukayama Park.

0.9 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
Oji Shrine, Tokyo
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Oji Shrine is a serene oasis steeped in history and tradition. This Shinto shrine, not as widely known as some of its more famous counterparts, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life and a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural...
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka, Tokyo
26 min walk • Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka, originally called Nishigaoka Soccer Stadium, is a football stadium in Kita, Tokyo. It was renamed on 1 May 2012 after the naming rights by Ajinomoto expired after five years.
1.1 miNW
Park
Akabane Nature Observatory Park
29 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, the Akabane Nature Observatory Park offers a serene escape into the natural beauty of Japan. This nature preserve, nestled within the special wards of Tokyo, stands as a testament to the city's dedication to maintaining...
1.2 miSE
Recreational area with cherry blossoms
Asukayama Park, Tokyo
30 min walk • Asukayama Park is a public park in Kita, Tokyo, Japan.
1.4 miSE
Wayside shrine
Ichirizuka, Tokyo
36 min walk • The Nishigahara Ichirizuka is a historic Japanese distance marker akin to a milestone, comprising a pair of earthen mounds located in what is now Kita, Tokyo in the Kantō region of Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1922.
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Teikyo University
12 min walk • Teikyo University is a private university headquartered in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1931 as Teikyo Commercial High School. It became Teikyo University in 1966.
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Universities and schools
Tokyo Kasei University, Tokyo
9 min walk • Tokyo Kasei University is a private university in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan, established in 1949. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1881.
0.5 miSE
Park
Kitaku Central Park, Tokyo
13 min walk • Kitaku Central Park is a public park in Kita, Tokyo, Japan.
1.1 miS
Baths
Inari-yu, Tokyo
28 min walk • Inari-yu is a Japanese communal bathhouse in Kita, Tokyo in Japan. It was built in 1930 with traditional architecture of Japanese temples. This building was listed as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2019. It was the second bathhouse in Tokyo and only dozens more nationwide to be listed.
1 miSE
Area
Kita, Tokyo
26 min walk • Kita is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is City of Kita. The ward was founded on March 15, 1947. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 340,287, and a population density of 16,510 persons per km². The total area is 20.61 km².