Tokiwa-sō, Tokyo

Name: Tokiwa-sō
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#111 among attractions in Tokyo

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Facts and practical information

Tokiwa-sō was an apartment building in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan famous for being the early living-quarters of many prominent manga artists. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°43'27"N, 139°41'17"E

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新宿区 (xin su qu)Tokyo Japan

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Day trips

Tokiwa-sō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School, Tetsugaku-dō Park, Mejiro-no-Mori, Gakushuin University.

1.1 miE
Museum
Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School, Tokyo
28 min walk • In the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, lies a hidden architectural gem: Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School. This historic institution was designed by the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and stands as a testament to his unique approach to architecture.
0.9 miW
Park
Tetsugaku-dō Park, Tokyo
24 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...
0.7 miE
Park, Nature and wildlife
Mejiro-no-Mori, Tokyo
19 min walk • Mejiro-no-Mori is a public wooded area in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, Japan. Officially, it is not a public park, but a "forest for the residents of the ward" as designated by Toshima Ward. It is open throughout the year.
1.2 miE
Universities and schools
Gakushuin University, Tokyo
32 min walk • Gakushūin University is a private university in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo. It was re-established after World War II as an affiliate of the Gakushūin School Corporation.
0.6 miNE
Park
Chihaya Flower Park, Tokyo
15 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.
1.2 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Tokyo
31 min walk • Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre is a centre for the performing arts located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1990 and is operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.
1.3 miSE
Library
Japan Braille Library, Tokyo
34 min walk • Japan Braille Library is a special private library in Tokyo, Japan, serving individuals who are unable to read standard printed material, and those who research the field of visual impairment. JBL is one of the biggest and oldest libraries for the blind in Japan.
1.3 miW
Park
Egota-no-Mori Park, Tokyo
34 min walk • Egota-no-Mori Park is a public park in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, Japan. It is the largest park in Nakano Ward.
1 miNE
Universities and schools
Rikkyo University, Tokyo
26 min walk • Rikkyo University, also known as Saint Paul's University, is a private university, in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan. Rikkyo is known as one of the six leading universities in the field of sports in Tokyo.
~1500 ftW
Park
Minami-Nagasaki Sports Park, Tokyo
8 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.
1.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Musashi University, Nishitōkyō
38 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tokiwa-sō?

Nearby attractions include Minami-Nagasaki Sports Park, Tokyo (8 min walk), Chihaya Flower Park, Tokyo (15 min walk), Mejiro-no-Mori, Tokyo (19 min walk), Tetsugaku-dō Park, Tokyo (24 min walk).

How to get to Tokiwa-sō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tokiwa-sō:

Bus

南長崎二丁目 • Lines: 宿02, 池11 (3 min walk)
目白五丁目 • Lines: 宿02, 宿20, 池11 (8 min walk)

Metro

Ochiai-minami-nagasaki • Lines: E (7 min walk)
Nakai • Lines: E (19 min walk)

Train

Shiinamachi (11 min walk)
Higashi-Nagasaki (13 min walk)