Toshima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Toshima
Toshima
Toshima
Toshima
Toshima

Old and new combine in this lively focal point in the heart of Tokyo, where traditional museums and temples stand beside a cat café and themed arcade world.

With glorious viewing decks and thrilling entertainment venues, Toshima is one of the main hubs of Tokyo. The neighbourhood has a futuristic sheen, revelling in the otaku culture made up of anime cartoons and augmented reality screens. You can see a slice of this at Sunshine City Shopping Mall, an extraordinary complex with various themed worlds and futuristic venues.

Fight zombies on the arcade games and wander through a haunted realm in Namco Namjatown. Notice the anime mascots plastered across the arcade games and walls. Nearby is the Nekobukuro site, where real-life cats are pampered by feline-loving visitors. Stroke some of the 40 cats lazing about between the model trains and glass cases of toys.

Ascend to the top floors of the Sunshine City compound to marvel at the flying penguins of the Sunshine Aquarium. Walk beneath a glass tank and study jellyfish in this partially open-air aquarium, which has a viewing deck and tropical garden.

For some of the best views in the district, climb to the observation tower of the SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory. Participate in virtual reality experiences and check out the futuristic touches, while you tower over central Tokyo.

In addition to high-tech gadgets and anime culture, Toshima also celebrates old-world traditions. See the large statue guarding the Shinshoji Temple and inspect stamps from bygone eras in Japan and across the globe in the Philatelic Museum. Learn about Ancient Egypt and the history of western Asia in the Ancient Orient Museum.

Look to the future with a stroll through the leafy campus of Rikkyo University. Its redbrick buildings have a Western design and the dining hall stands out for its elaborate ceiling.

The region of Toshima is just north of the city centre of Tokyo. To reach it, take the train to the Ikebukuro railway station. You can also travel around the neighbourhood by tram.

Toshima is at once a high-tech haven celebrating otaku culture and a nod to traditional Japan.


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Our pick of the best Toshima Hotel Deals

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

4 out of 5
1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$389 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$389
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,458 reviews)
"This hotel just celebrated its 40th birthday so it's not the newest but is well kept and in a very convenient location, almost next to Ikebukuro station. It's on the opposite corer from one of the malls that are part of the station complex. Rooms are a good size and most would have decent views. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Sunshine City Prince Hotel

Sunshine City Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
3-1-5 Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$236 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$236
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
"very accessible"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Sunshine City Prince Hotel
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$217
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,575 reviews)
Great airport hotel
"After a long flight Villa Fontain was ideally located in the airport - plenty of facilities very close and the rooms were clean a comfortable Chech in staff very helpfull and some nice little touches that made it a good stay Toiletries , fresh pjamas if you didn’t want to unpack water etc"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$375 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$375
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,968 reviews)
"Convenient location, cool vibe. Air quality is a little poor in some areas of the hotel. Better air conditioning would help this problem."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundable
The price is AU$208 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$208
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,247 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and the room was small but organized. The bus pickup for Haneda airport was so convenient"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$449 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$449
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,778 reviews)
"We stayed for6 nights family of 4 in one room with breakfast at Shiomi Prince Sept 25' we wanted a retreat from our days in Tokyo this was it! Very high standard facilities and hotel, loved breakfast, so many delicious options really set us up for our big days out. Train station and convenience store ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Toshima

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Ikebukuro

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ikebukuro, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, The Sunshine 60 Observatory and Sunshine City Shopping Mall are just a few notable stops.

Ikebukuro
Shinjuku featuring a city

Kabukicho

Kabukicho is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Samurai Museum and Shinjuku Subnade, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tokyo.

Kabukicho
Shinjuku featuring street scenes, a city and nightlife

Shinjuku

4.5/5(751 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Subnade and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.

Shinjuku
Akihabara Electric Town showing street scenes, shopping and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(206 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda
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Ueno

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

Ueno
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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara


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