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Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo
Bunkyo Ward is located in the heartland region of Tokyo's 23 districts. This is a famous place of historic interest with
many Shinto shrines, temples, and landmarks. Many monuments remain today.
Hongo is an integral part of the University of Tokyo. Many writers and poets from the Meiji to the Showa eras lived in the vicinity
around the university and the city is almost like a literature town.
Many landmarks of the Tokugawa family remain. In the Koishikawa Kourakuen area we can enjoy a trip back in time to the Togugawa
Period. During the month of February, the white and red plum tree blooms are famous. The mum festival in November is a favorite
among Japanese people. The Yushima Tenmangu Shrine is a popular attraction throughout the year.
Favorite Areas
Hakusan, Sengoku, and Honkomagome
Accessible from Hakusan or Sengoku Stations (subway Toei Mita Line) and Honkomagome Station (Nanboku Line),. Stepping off
the the main street you'll be surrounded by a very nice, quiet residential area. Rikugi-en is surrounded by high-end
homes which have been owned by the same families for generations.
Tokyo Dome City
Tokyo Dome City surrounds Tokyo Dome, which is a popular stadium for watching baseball and other concerts. Around the dome you
can enjoy a variety of places to shop, eateries, hot springs and amusement park rides. It is the home of LaQua, one of the big spas in Tokyo.
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Tokyo Dome
1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku.
03-5800-9999
The first weather resistant multipurpose stadium in Japan. It is well known for hosting a variety of events other than baseball.
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Tokyo Dome
Koishikawa Korakuen
1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku.
03-3811-3015
A 7 minute walk from Korakuen Station (Marunouchi and Nanboku Lines). This was the residence of the Mito Tokugawa family during
the Edo period. There is a Chinese style garden with a pond, where you can make an excusion.
Korakuen Amuzement Park.
Koishikawa Botanical Garden
3-7-1 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku.
03-3814-0138
A 10 minute walk from Hakusan (subway Toei Mita Line), or a 15 minute walk from Myogadani Station (Marunouchi Line). Fifth
generation Brigadier General Tokugawa Tsunayoshi built this second house during the time when he was the Tatebayashi lord.
Yushima Shrine
3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku.
03-3836-0753
A 2 minute walk from Yushima Sta. (Chiyoda Line). It has deified Mr. Michizane Sugawara as the God of Study. It is also a showplace of plum trees.
Gokoku Temple
5-40-1 Otuka, Bunkyo-ku.
03-3941-0764
Gokokuji Station (Yurakucho Line). This is the Tokugawa Family temple.
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Rikugien Garden
The garden marks where the residence of Mr. Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa once stood. Fifth generation Brigadier General Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
gave the land to Mr. Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa. In 1695 Mr Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa built his house and the garden there.
6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku.
03-3941-2222
Rikugien Garden
Art & Entertainment
Bunkyo Civic Center
1-16-21 03-3812-7111
A 1 minute walk from Korakuen Station (Marunouchi or Nanboku Lines) or a 1 minute walk from Kasuga Station on the (Toei Mita
or Oedo LineS). (Bunkyo Ward Office) There is an observation lounge and a hall. The Bunkyo Civic hall has a capacity of 1800
seats or more where concerts and various other entertaining events are held.
Sanbyakunin Theater
2-29-10 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku.
03-3944-5451
Gekidan Subaru and the masterpiece movies are presented here.
Bunkyo Ward Office
This is located in the heartland region of the 23 districts of the capital.
The southern part is separated by the Kanda river, and to the southwest is Shinjuku Ward. Across the Kanda river lies Chiyoda
Ward. From the Northwest heading West lies Toshima Ward. Kita Ward is to the North. In the northeastern section is Arakawa
Ward. In the East is Taito Ward.
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