Guidebook for Toshima-ku
Food Scene
Really great drips of single origin beans. I'm a regular here..and I'm sure if you lived in my part of town you would be too.
Scrop COFFEE ROASTERS
3-chōme-3-1 MejiroReally great drips of single origin beans. I'm a regular here..and I'm sure if you lived in my part of town you would be too.
Uokin!
Crazy good seafood at a phenomenal price! Try out their 3 item or 6 item Sashimi platters. But be sure you don't over order...this place is unusual in the amount of food it provides! I personally prefer the one on the west side of Ikebukuro, but I couldn't find it on the map. Feel free to ask me!
東池袋 魚金
1-chōme-19-12 MinamiikebukuroUokin!
Crazy good seafood at a phenomenal price! Try out their 3 item or 6 item Sashimi platters. But be sure you don't over order...this place is unusual in the amount of food it provides! I personally prefer the one on the west side of Ikebukuro, but I couldn't find it on the map. Feel free to ask me!
If you don't want Starbucks or Tulley's, then try this place. Their lattes are very good, not to mention I prefer the atmosphere here.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
riddle
3-chōme-47-8 MinamiōtsukaIf you don't want Starbucks or Tulley's, then try this place. Their lattes are very good, not to mention I prefer the atmosphere here.
Nakiryu.
This ramen shop is in the Michelin Guide...did I say it's in the Michelin Guide? Now move your butt and try this place before its too late!
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Nakiryu
2-chōme-34-4 MinamiōtsukaNakiryu.
This ramen shop is in the Michelin Guide...did I say it's in the Michelin Guide? Now move your butt and try this place before its too late!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Speak Easy
2-chōme-14-1 KitaōtsukaGreat international vibe, and friendly people!
Parks & Nature
This large and beautiful Japanese Garden is very very old. And they have some rare Cherry Blossoms here that you won't want to miss!
237 abantu bendawo batusa
Rikugien Garden
6-chōme-16-3 HonkomagomeThis large and beautiful Japanese Garden is very very old. And they have some rare Cherry Blossoms here that you won't want to miss!
Tokyo's version of Central Park. Not quite as big, but still a place where everyone goes to kick back and relax!
1380 abantu bendawo batusa
Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōTokyo's version of Central Park. Not quite as big, but still a place where everyone goes to kick back and relax!
Shopping
Sunshine shopping mall has almost everything you could want!
290 abantu bendawo batusa
Isifunda saseSunshine
3 Chome-1 HigashiikebukuroSunshine shopping mall has almost everything you could want!
Seibu is one of the largest shopping departments in Japan - go here for the latest in Fashion and the very best regional food in their basement grocery!
136 abantu bendawo batusa
Seibu Ikebukuro
1-chōme-28-1 MinamiikebukuroSeibu is one of the largest shopping departments in Japan - go here for the latest in Fashion and the very best regional food in their basement grocery!
Essentials
Combination of a large Grocery market and 100 Yen shop, this place has everything!
83 abantu bendawo batusa
The Daiso
2-chōme-24-20 KitaōtsukaCombination of a large Grocery market and 100 Yen shop, this place has everything!
Post office - for when you absolutely, positively need to mail a post card to your friends and make them jealous that you're in Japan and they are not.
Ōtsukaekimae Post Office
2-chōme-25-6 KitaōtsukaPost office - for when you absolutely, positively need to mail a post card to your friends and make them jealous that you're in Japan and they are not.
Gold's Gym - famous worldwide. They have everything that you might need to get in a good workout.
GOLD'S GYM North Tokyo (Otsuka)
2-chōme-24-20 KitaōtsukaGold's Gym - famous worldwide. They have everything that you might need to get in a good workout.
24 hour Convenience store that is part grocery, part convenience and all awesome!
Lawson Store 100 Minamiotsuka Shop
3-chōme-53-7 Minamiōtsuka24 hour Convenience store that is part grocery, part convenience and all awesome!
Lawson Minami-Otsuka 3-chōme
3-chōme-32-6 MinamiōtsukaClosest convenience store!
Getting Around
Otsuka Station
3-chōme-33-1 MinamiōtsukaShin-Otsuka Station
4-chōme-53 ŌtsukaSightseeing
This shopping arcade is filled with shops that simply ooze Japan - a throwback to the showa era, this place is popular with the elderly due to the cheap and good food, as well as the diverse cultural goods that are sold. Go here if you want to get away from over hyped touristy places!
Sugamo, 3-chōme−35−２
This shopping arcade is filled with shops that simply ooze Japan - a throwback to the showa era, this place is popular with the elderly due to the cheap and good food, as well as the diverse cultural goods that are sold. Go here if you want to get away from over hyped touristy places!