Do you know about the Koto Ward in Tokyo? It is one of the 23 wards of Tokyo, with various unique neighbourhoods and areas, along with different things to do and sights to see. If you are wondering what is Adachi ward, the different areas inside Adachi, best things to do, history, accommodation and more, check out this ultimate adachi ward area guide. 

What is Koto City Ward? 

Koto City Ward What is Koto City Ward

Koto-ku stretches across the Sumida River in the eastern part of Tokyo. Nowadays, the area seems to have become a chic and trendy area, with the Tokyo waterfront subcenter, the tower condominiums in Toyosu and Shinonome, and Kiyosumi Shirakawa, a gathering place for coffee-loving, conscious people. 

There was a time when garbage from all over Tokyo was collected on Yumenoshima in Koto-ku, and the whole town was covered with flies. There are still many neighbourhoods with a dark history, such as Shiomi, where former residents of the Bataya tribe moved to, Edagawa 1-chome, where zainichi Koreans live, and Toyo 1-chome, where Suzaki, one of the biggest brothels along with Yoshiwara, was located.

On the other hand, Monzennakacho and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, which are located near the Sumida River in Koto-ku, are within easy reach of Ginza and Tokyo Station by bicycle, and the rent prices in these areas are also “soaring” because of Koto-ku. 

In addition, Toyosu and Shinonome, which are in the midst of a tower block, are regularly ranked among the top “desirable places to live”.

Beyond Toyosu, the new Toyosu market has been stalled for years due to soil contamination problems, and the Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, the sacred site of Comiket, where otaku gather in droves, and Aomi in the Odaiba area are also in Koto Ward.

On the other hand, Kameido, located at the northernmost tip of the district along the Sobu Line, and Oshima, a town full of apartment complexes to the south of Kameido, are also located in Koto City, but they are all chaotic with a large number of low-income residents and Chinese residents. Sunamachi Ginza, the cheap kitchen of the common people that is far from the station but still thrives, is also alive and well. Koto-ku is, after all, a sticky downtown.

Living in Koto City Ward

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Living in Koto City Ward
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Koto-ku was originally a “downtown” area, and Fukagawa, in particular, is based on a rickety fisherman’s town. But the food was the equivalent of Yoshinoya’s beef bowl, and it was the fishermen’s bribe food.

The new fashionable class and the celebrities are moving into Monzennakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, and Toyosu in the western part of the city, changing the atmosphere of the city.

The Toei Shinjuku Line, which has a modest image, is also a town with a lot of old-fashioned business hotels. The game corner of Daiei is full of old people living in housing complexes.

Kameido on the Sobu Line also reigns as a lower-class town, as can be seen from the presence of Sankei Supermarket, which proudly sells very cheap 200-yen bento boxes and expired foods. No matter how many beautiful and chic townhouses are built in Koto Ward, that is what it means to live in Koto Ward. Before paying high housing costs to start living in Koto-ku, please keep this in mind.

History of Koto City Ward

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ History of Koto City Ward
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The development of Koto-ku was triggered by land reclamation that began in the early Edo period.

Around 1600, Fukagawa Hachiroemon developed new rice fields around Morishita and founded Fukagawa Village.

When a large fire broke out in 1657, the shogunate began building a fire-resistant town.

In 1659, Sunamura Shinzaemon and his family developed the area around Horokushima and named it Sunamura Shinden.

Efforts were made to redevelop and expand the city area. The Fukagawa district, with rivers running in all directions, developed as a wholesale district for warehousing, lumber, rice, oil, and other commodities, and the culture of the common people permeated the area.

The Joto area, on the other hand, flourished as agricultural land and became a popular vacation spot. In the Meiji period, the area developed into an industrial area, taking advantage of the vast land and water transportation.

Although the area was severely damaged in the Great Kanto Earthquake, large-scale rezoning was carried out and the area was gradually rebuilt. Most of the existing bridges were constructed at this time.

In 1947, Fukagawa and Joto wards merged to form Koto-ku. The ward was named after its location east of the Sumida River. Postwar reconstruction was remarkable, and a rush to build metropolitan housing continued. Although the area was vulnerable to flooding, extensive construction of levees and other works, as well as the construction of subways and the Metropolitan Expressway, improved both safety and convenience.

Areas of Koto City Ward

Subway Tozai Line

Monzennakacho 門前仲町

This is the town in front of the well-known Fukagawa Fudo and Tomioka Hachiman Shrine. It is positioned as the cultural centre of “Fukagawa” in Koto-ku, and land prices are extremely high, partly because it is next to Kayabacho station and served by the Oedo subway line. 

However, a short distance away from the station, the “Oharu” Chinese noodle shop with a three-coloured flag barracks stands tall and appeals to the Showa-era downtown atmosphere.

Kiba 木場

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Kiba 木場_
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This was the lumberyard area before Shinkiba. The area surrounding Kiba Park, an oasis for Koto Ward residents, has been encroached upon by the chalet power of Kiyosumi Shirakawa, where conscious people gather, and is now popular among new residents who mistakenly think Fukagawa is a fashionable town.

Toyocho 東陽町

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Toyocho 東陽町_
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Home to the Koto Ward Office and the Driver’s License Examination Center. It developed as an office district to alleviate congestion on the Tozai Line, which is well-known for its hellish commute, but the population along the line has increased too much and it has become a burnt hole. 

Toyo 1-chome is the site of the Suzaki Amusement Center, the second largest after Yoshiwara. The café buildings of the postwar Suzaki Paradise on the red line were also completely destroyed.

Minamisunamachi 南砂町

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Minamisunamachi 南砂町_
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The southern end of Sunamachi, said to be the worst neighbourhood in Koto-ku. In front of the station, there are only warehouses, apartment complexes, condominiums, and Sunamo. 

Sunamachi Ginza Shopping District, the kitchen of downtown, is famous, but it is a 20-minute walk from the station, which is quite far. The area looks like a suburb with many roadside stores and shopping malls.

Subway Hanzomon Line

Kiyosumi-Shirakawa 清澄白河

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Kiyosumi-Shirakawa 清澄白河
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A town of temples and graveyards that has been transformed into a coffee town for the conscious and fashion-conscious due to the direct connection from Shibuya to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa by the Hanzomon Line. 

The organic café eateries that have proliferated like bamboo shoots after the rain in recent years are the usual West Coast delicacies. Blue Bottle Coffee, Kiyosumi Garden, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo are their favourites.

Sumiyoshi 住吉

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Sumiyoshi 住吉
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Famous for Sarue Onshi Park and Tomomi Hanahara’s mother’s company. Ogibashi, across the Onagi River, is a Showa-era shopping district left behind by the development of the city. 

Toei Shinjuku Line

Morishita 森下

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Morishita 森下
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A place associated with Suiwa Tagawa of “Norakuro”, known only to the Showa generation. Passing through the Takahashi Rakurod shopping street, which was left behind by the times, you will find an area that used to be the second largest entertainment district after Yamaya. The area is dotted with simple lodging houses and old-fashioned business hotels.

Nishi Oshima 西大島

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Nishi Oshima 西大島
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The western end of Oshima, a huge housing complex town. Oshima 4-chome Danchi and the Daiei Oshima store are home to many elderly people living in the complex. They spend their free time playing pachinko on the pachinko machines in the game corner.

Oshima 大島

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The Oshima 6-chome housing complex is huge for the prime location in front of the station. In the past, it was the scene of a murder case, but in recent years, an Indian community has formed, turning it into Koto-ku’s Little Delhi. There are two shopping streets with a downtown atmosphere: Oshima Chuo Ginza and Sunroad Nakanobashi.

Higashi Oshima 東大島

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Higashi Oshima 東大島
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The station platform straddles the old Nakagawa River. The right half is Komatsugawa, Edogawa-ku. The area around the station is mostly made up of apartment complexes, condominiums, and Oshima Komatsugawa Park. The shopping centre is the Daiei Higashi-Oshima store.

JR Sobu Line and Tobu Kameido Line

Kameido 亀戸

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Kameido 亀戸_
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The only town in Koto Ward along the Sobu Line. The alleyway at the north exit is Hormone Yokocho, filled with the smell of meat and fat. The number of Chinese residents is exploding along Kameido Chuo-dori Street beyond the alley. 200 yen bento lunches, Sankei Supermarket, and a wide variety of very inexpensive stores make this a great cosmetic town.

Kameido Suijin 亀戸水神

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Kameido Suijin 亀戸水神_
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A lot of elderly people come here on the Tobu Kameido Line, mistaking it for Kameido Tenjin. In front of the station is Kameido Chuo Park and a cluster of rundown apartments. On the south side of the Sobu Line is Kameido 7-chome, where the Aum New Tokyo General Headquarters, known for its foul odour, was located. Toei residential houses are all over the area.

JR Keiyo Line

Etchujima越中島

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Etchujima越中島
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A very minor station with the fewest number of passengers in the JR Tokyo metropolitan area. Even during commuting hours, the station platform is sparsely populated. The area around the station is almost entirely occupied by the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology campus. Tsukishima and Monzennakacho stations are only a 10-minute walk away.

Shiomi 潮見

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Shiomi 潮見
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The area around the station is a remote island surrounded by canals. There used to be an area that was created by people of the lower class who used to live along the Sumida River. A witness to this history is the Catholic Shiomi Church, where the apartment building where a murder took place in 2008 is still standing.

Shinkiba 新木場

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Shinkiba 新木場
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The sprawling Yumenoshima Park and complex were built on an artificial garbage island that was the site of the Tokyo Garbage War during the high-growth period. The area around the station has no permanent population, as it is exclusively occupied by transit passengers.

Subway Yurakucho Line

Toyosu 豊洲

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Toyosu
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What used to be a town of factories and warehouses has been transformed into a Tokyo bayside town where vain, pseudo-celebrities are now the talk of the town, and the number of wealthy Chinese is on the rise. 

Tatsumi 辰巳

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Tatsumi
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A special zone created by building many metropolitan apartment complexes on an isolated island. The housing complexes are in a state of severe deterioration and ageing, and are in a state of ubasan (old woman’s dungeon). The shopping streets attached to the housing complexes are also retro. This place is in contrast to Shinonome, which is lined with tower blocks across a canal.

Rinkai Line and Yurikamome Line

Shinonome 東雲

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ Areas of Koto City Ward - Shinonome
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Toyosu’s tower block bubble has spread to Shinonome across the canal. The area around the Aeon Shinonome store is occupied by tower blocks and designer housing complexes, while the rest of Shinonome is an empty warehouse district. Fukushima earthquake victims have moved into public employee housing.

Ariake 有明

Koto City Ward Area Guide Ariake
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Tokyo Big Sight, the sacred site of the Comic Market where otaku from all over the world gathers. It is hard to believe that a townhouse has been built in such an unlivable place and has a permanent population.

Aomi 青海

Koto City Ward Area Guide Aomi
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Aomi in Koto-ku is the southern half of landfill site No. 13, known as Odaiba. Tokyo Teleport Station, Diver City, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, etc. A large number of foreign students and researchers have settled in Tokyo International Exchange Center, and Aomi 2-chome has the largest percentage of foreign residents among the 23 wards.

Shin-Toyosu・ Shijō-mae 新豊洲・市場前

Koto City Ward Area Guide Shin-Toyosu
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Yurikamome Ichiba-mae Station is located in the area where the new Toyosu market is scheduled to be built, where the relocation plan has been stalled for many years due to soil contamination problems. For a long time, it was the most powerful “unexplored station in the city” with nothing in front of the station.

What to do in Koto City Ward

Tomioka Hachimangu 富岡八幡宮

Koto City Ward Area Guide Tomioka Hachimangu
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Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine in Koto-ku is the largest Hachiman Shrine in Edo, and has continued to attract the faith of many people from the common people to the Tokugawa shoguns to the present day. 

The shrine has long been known as “Fukagawa no Hachiman-sama” (the Hachiman of Fukagawa) and attracts many worshippers for its many merits, such as prayers for victory, healing of illness, improvement of financial fortune, improvement of luck, and matchmaking.

The regular festival of Tomioka Hachiman Shrine is called the “Fukagawa Hachiman Festival” and is one of the “Three Great Festivals of Edo” along with the Sanno Festival of Hie Shrine in Akasaka and the Kanda Festival of Kanda Myojin.

The main festival, held once every three years, features more than 120 portable shrines, both large and small, and the procession of the large portable shrines is a heroic event in itself. As the festival is also known as the “Mizukake Matsuri,” the spectators along the route splash purifying water on the mikoshi bearers, which is also very dynamic.

One of the many highlights of the Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is the gorgeous golden mikoshi, said to be the largest mikoshi in Japan, standing 4.4 meters high and weighing 4.5 tons, with pure gold and jewelry scattered throughout. The phoenix at the top of the mikoshi and the diamond eyes of the middle guardian dog are shining and extremely gorgeous. Normally, visitors can view the mikoshi from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and until 8:00 p.m. on the day of the Tsukiji Festival.

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is also known as the birthplace of Edo Kanjin Sumo, and a monument to yokozuna wrestlers stands on its grounds.

Find out more about Tomioka Hachimangu here on Google maps.

Statue of Ino Tadataka 伊能忠敬像

Koto City Ward Area Guide Statue of Ino Tadataka
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Ino Tadataka, a surveyor in the late Edo period known for having created the first map of Japan, left for Edo at the age of 50 and settled in Kuroe-cho (now Monzennaka-cho 1-chome) near Tomioka Hachiman Shrine. 

He always visited Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, the spot we introduced earlier when he departed on his surveying trips. He started his surveying trips about 200 years ago in 1800, and organized a total of 10 trips until 1816, but until the 8th trip to a distant land, he always led his uchi-deshi and followers to pay a visit to Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and pray for their safety before starting the survey of Senju, Shinagawa-juku, and other locations. 

After praying for their safety, they set out on foot toward Senju, Shinagawa-juku, and other surveying points. Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine has a deep connection with Ino’s surveying.

In addition to the site of Tadataka’s residence, the Fukagawa area is also dotted with the site of the calendar bureau where he studied astronomy, the road where he trained in pacing, and the place where Tadataka ended his life. 

Find out more about Statue of Ino Tadataka here on Google maps.

Kiyosumi Gardens 清澄庭園

Koto City Ward Area Guide_ History of Koto City Ward
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Located in Kiyosumi, Koto-ku, Kiyosumi-Teien is a garden with circular garden with a large pond, an artificial hill, and dry landscape. This gardening technique was used in the Edo period for the gardens of feudal lords, but it was also used in the Meiji period, and is said to have been modernized and perfected in the Kiyosumi Garden.

Kiyosumi Garden has many attractions, including historical buildings such as Taisho Memorial Hall and Ryotei Pavilion, a garden rich in nature, and a variety of wild birds. One of the must-see spots, in particular, is a large pond with three central islands, called Sensui. This pond, which reflects the shadows of islands, sukiya-style buildings, and trees on its surface, is the cornerstone of the garden. A walk around the garden along the path of the fountain offers a variety of views.

Don’t miss the Ryotei Pavilion, designated as a “Tokyo Selected Historical Building. The Ryotei is a sukiya-style building that juts out into the pond, which gives the garden a rich Japanese atmosphere. The Ryotei was built by the Iwasaki family in 1909 to welcome British General Kitchener, who came to Japan as a state guest.

Find out more about Kiyosumi Gardens here on Google maps.

National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation 日本科学未来館

Koto City Ward Area Guide National Museum of Emerging
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The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, one of Koto City’s most popular tourist spots, is located in Odaiba. Although the name of the facility may give the impression of being difficult to understand at first glance, the museum is full of innovations that allow children to enjoy and experience science. Of course, not only children, but also adults will be fascinated by the contents, so it is a great place to visit with friends or as a couple.

On the first floor of the building is the symbol of Miraikan, the “Geo-Cosmos,” a giant earth display approximately 6 meters in diameter. More than 10,000 OLED panels are used in the “Geo-Cosmos” display to create a realistic image of the earth shining in space with a high resolution of more than 10 million pixels. 

Normally, the “Earth seen from space” is projected to give visitors a sense of the Earth as seen from outer space, but screening programs are also held at set times each day to allow visitors to rediscover the Earth from various aspects, such as the content on “thinking about the world through search” and data related to the “migration” of humans.

One of the most popular exhibits at the Japan Science Museum is the state-of-the-art robot exhibit, located on the third floor of the building. The theme of the third-floor zone is “Creating the Future. Visitors can interact with robots through exhibits and demonstrations, and think about the future of life brought about by robot technology.

For those interested in space, the global environment, and life, the “Explore the World” zone on the 5th floor is recommended. One of the most popular exhibits is “This is the International Space Station,” a reproduction of the inside of the International Space Station. Miraikan is within walking distance from Diver City. Why not visit Miraikan for an outing with friends or on a date?

Find out more about National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation here on Google maps.

Etchujima Park 越中島公園

Koto City Ward Area Guide Etchujima Park
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Located downstream from the Eitai Bridge over the Sumida River, Etchujima Park in Koto-ku is a popular spot for sightseeing with a beautiful night view. You may feel a sense of déjà vu as the park is often used as a location for TV dramas and commercials. A fresh breeze blows through the 500-meter-long walking path facing the Sumida River, and across the river you can see high-rise condominium towers, the Chuo Ohashi Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and Eitai Bridge, making it an excellent location.

Along with the nearby Aioi Bridge and Ishikawajima Park, Etchujima Park is a popular course for dog walking, walking, and jogging. The well-maintained walking paths make it easy to run, attracting many running enthusiasts. Free rental bicycles are available within the park, so cycling is also a great way to enjoy the park.

In addition to the daytime scenery, the night view of the Riverside Tower with its rows of high-rise residences and the illuminated Chuo Ohashi Bridge and Eitai Bridge is a must-see. The lights reflected on the water surface create a fantastic sight, and with benches available, it is also a great date spot. 

Find out more about Etchujima Park here on Google maps.

Kameido Tenjin Shrine 亀戸天神社

Koto City Ward Area Guide Kameido Tenjin Shrine
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Kameido Tenjin, whose deity is Sugawara no Michizane, is a recommended sightseeing spot in Tokyo for those who want to enjoy a moment of contemplation.

The shrine was built in 1646, and in 1662, the precincts and a drum bridge were constructed to accommodate many worshippers. A traditional torii gate stands at the entrance of the shrine, and fish and turtles swim in the in-house pond. The Sky Tree towers to the left of the shrine building, so you can feel the old history and the future at the same time.

The shrine is beautiful in all seasons throughout the year, with plum blossoms and wisteria in the spring and chrysanthemums in the fall. The wisteria festival held from late April to early May is especially beautiful when the wisteria flowers are in full bloom. The wisteria waving in the wind from the wisteria trellises is beautiful, and it is no wonder that it is called “the best wisteria viewing spot in Tokyo. During the wisteria festival, the wisteria is illuminated from sunset to midnight.

On the way from Kameido Station to Kameido Tenjinja Shrine on foot, you can also enjoy walking around the downtown area. Kuzumochi (kuzu mochi) is also famous in this area.

Find out more about Kameido Tenjin Shrine here on Google maps.

Tokyo Big Sight 東京ビッグサイ

Koto City Ward Area Guide Tokyo Big Sight
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Tokyo Big Sight opened in 1996 as a comprehensive convention facility with one of the largest exhibition halls in Japan, an international conference hall with a capacity of 1,000 people, and a reception hall. The number of visitors has exceeded 10 million annually in recent years, and various events are held throughout the year, the majority of which are free of charge.

In addition to the well-known comic markets and motor shows, it is frequently used as a venue for large gatherings, such as joint information sessions for job hunting.

The exterior of the building has an impressive, objet d’art-like design. Located on the shore of Tokyo Bay, the building is easily recognizable and stands out from the surrounding buildings. The facility has a wide variety of stores and restaurants. During events, crowds are expected from nearby stations, so it is recommended that you leave plenty of time for your visit.

Find out more about Tokyo Big Sight here on Google maps.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Koto City Ward Area Guide Museum of Contemporary
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The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo opened in March 1995 with the aim of promoting contemporary art and enhancing the foundation of art and culture. Utilizing its collection of approximately 5,200 works, the museum holds exhibitions of contemporary art, including collection exhibitions that introduce the history of art in Japan and abroad and distinctive special exhibitions, such as large-scale international exhibitions. Visitors can experience a wide range of art, including paintings, sculpture, fashion, architecture, and design.

The museum also has an art library with approximately 100,000 art-related books and conducts activities to promote art, such as workshops, various lectures, and lectures for the purpose of providing information and spreading education on art.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is currently closed for extensive construction and is scheduled to reopen on March 29, 2019. We are looking forward to viewing the newly renovated museum. 

Find out more about Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo here on Google maps.

Tokyo Gate Bridge 東京ゲートブリッジ

Koto City Ward Area Guide Tokyo Gate Bridge
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Opened in February 2012, the Tokyo Gate Bridge is a 2,618-meter bridge that crosses the Wakasu district of Egashira-ku and the reclaimed Tokyo Tokaiji. It is a new landmark of Tokyo Bay.

Because of its distinctive design, which makes it look as if dinosaurs are facing each other, it is also known as the “Dinosaur Bridge” and is secretly a popular spot among night view lovers.

It is 87.8 meters above sea level. Visitors can walk up the walkway from Wakasu Seaside Park and enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo Port. At night, the bridge is illuminated, with simple but beautiful lighting of blue mixed with a white light source.

Why not go on a date with a spectacular view on the Tokyo Gate Bridge, where you can enjoy a panoramic view from the bridge during the day, a fantastically beautiful sunset, and the lights.

Find out more about Tokyo Gate Bridge here on Google maps.

Events in Koto City Ward

  • Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 亀戸天神藤まつり 
  • Fukagawa Hachiman Festival 深川八幡祭り 
  • Tomioka Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival 富岡八幡宮例大祭

Hotels in Koto City Ward 

Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Monzennakacho (3*)

In a prime location in the Koto Ward district of Tokyo, Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Monzennakacho is situated 400 m from Fukagawa Park, 400 m from Botancho Park and 500 m from Ozeki Stone Tomioka Hachiman Monument. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Tomioka Hachimangu Temple, Old Nitta Bridge and Ino Tadataka House Ruins. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 25 km from Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Monzennakacho. 

Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside (4*)

This property is 11 minutes walk from the beach. Offering a massage service and a restaurant with International cuisine, Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside is a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Big Sight Station on Yurikamome Line. Palette Town and Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre are a 10-minute walk from the hotel, and the Fuji TV Building is a 20-minute walk away. The Ginza area and Tsukiji Fish Market are a 15-minute taxi ride.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu BAYSIDE CROSS Tokyo (4*)

Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu BAYSIDE CROSS Tokyo offers rooms in Tokyo, 100 m from Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu and 500 m from i-muse IHI History Museum. Popular points of interest near Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu BAYSIDE CROSS Tokyo include Construction Technology History Exhibition Room, Gas Science Museum and Harumi Island Triton Square.

The Share Hotels Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi (3*)

Boasting views of Tokyo Sky Tree from selected rooms, LYURO 東京清澄 by THE SHARE HOTELS houses an on-site restaurant and a bar. There is a large terrace looking over Sumida River. Tokyo Skytree is a 25-minute walk and train ride away from the property, while Tokyo Disneyland is a 50-minute walk and train ride away. Guests can reach the lively Asakusa area with a 30-minute train ride. 

 Hotel JAL City Tokyo Toyosu (3*)

Attractively set in the Koto Ward district of Tokyo, Hotel JAL City Tokyo Toyosu is situated 800 m from Gas Science Museum, 1.4 km from Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu and 1.8 km from i-muse IHI History Museum. Harumi Island Triton Square is 2.1 km from the hotel, while Hompo-ji Temple is 2.4 km from the property. 

HOTEL LiVEMAX 豊洲駅前 (2*)

HOTEL LiVEMAX 豊洲駅前 features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Koto Ward district of Tokyo. Around 700 m from Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu, the property is also 1 km away from i-muse IHI History Museum. The Gas Science Museum is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while the Construction Technology History Exhibition Room is 1.8 km away.

R&B Hotel Tokyo Toyocho (3*)

Situated in Tokyo, within 200 m of Susaki Stadium Monument and 300 m of Choshu Jade Cannon Founding Site, R&B Hotel Tokyo Toyocho – Vacation STAY 40490v features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 800 m from Yokojikken-gawa Shinsui Park, 800 m from Amagasaki River Green Road Park and less than 1 km from Toyosumi Park. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Toyo Park, Minamisuna Green Road Park and Apostolic Memorial Monument.

SARUE GUEST HOUSE in East Tokyo (2*)

Set in Tokyo within 500 m of Sarue Onshi Park and 700 m of The Centre of The Tokyo Raids and War Damage, SARUE GUEST HOUSE in East Tokyo offers rooms with free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Heizo Hasegawa & Kinshiro Toyama Yashiki Monument, Ario Kitasuna Shopping Mall and Bushumyoanzen-ji Temple Koto Batokanzenon. The property is 1.1 km from Oiteke Horiato Monument and 1.1 km from Sachio Ito Residence Monument.

Prime Suites Tokyo  (3*)

Prime Suites Tokyo features accommodation with free WiFi in Tokyo, attractively set 90 m from Enmado Temple and 200 m from Basho Statue. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 m from Shibusawa Eiichi Taku Monument, 500 m from Honsei-ji Temple and 600 m from the Monument of The Birthplace of Cement Industry in Japan. The property is 600 m from Josho-in Temple and 600 m from Old Nitta Bridge. Popular points of interest near Prime Suites Tokyo include Inou Tadashi House Ruins, Wild Silk Museum and Fukagawa Park.

What do you think about Koto Ward in Tokyo? Do you like finding out about the history and culture of this interesting area of Tokyo? There is so much history and unique things to do in this local neighbourhood of Tokyo, if you’re interested in coming for yourself, make sure to refer back to this blog.