Higashi-nihombashi, Japan
両国
Higashi-nihombashi is a town of 5,628 people in Tokyo, Japan.
Why visit Higashi-nihombashi
Townapedia lists 55 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 388 places to eat, 43 places to stay and 41 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Meijiza, Atomi University, Sumo Museum and Ryogoku Fireworks Museum.
Weather in Higashi-nihombashi
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About Higashi-nihombashi
Ryōgoku (両国) is a district in Sumida, Tokyo. It is surrounded by various districts in Sumida, Chūō, and Taitō wards: Yokoami, Midori, Chitose, Higashi Nihonbashi, and Yanagibashi.
From the Wikipedia article Ryōgoku (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do41
Atomi University
School · 5.3 km
Higher education institution in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Digital Hollywood University
School · 1.4 km
Private university in Chiyoda, Japan
Hanayashiki
Monument and historic site · 2.6 km
Amusement park in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo
Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
Cinema and theater · 3.7 km
Outdoor theater in Hibiya Park, Tokyo, Japan
IHI Stage Around Tokyo
Cinema and theater · 5.1 km
Building in Koto ward, Tokyo
Imperial Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.0 km
Theater in Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies
School · 5.1 km
Japanese college for postgraduate degree in Buddhist studues
Jikei University School of Medicine
School · 4.7 km
Japanese private medical university
29 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks55
Meiji University Museum
Museum · 2.3 km
Crime museum, Archaeological museum, in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo-to
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Museum · 2.7 km
Art museum in Tokyo, Japan
43 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Kiyosumi Garden
Park · 1.8 km
Traditional Japanese stroll garden located in Fukagawa, Tokyo
Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden
Park · 3.6 km
Park in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes388
Gentil
Restaurant · Alsatian, French · 0.6 km
3, 台東区
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:45,18:00-23:00; Sa,Su,PH 12:00-15:45,18:00-22:30;...
Doutor Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 km
5, 墨田区
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:30-20:30; PH,Su 08:00-20:00
EXCELSIOR CAFE
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 km
1, 中央区
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su,PH 08:00-19:00
376 more on the map.
History
In 1659, the Ryōgoku Bridge was built, spanning the Sumida River just upstream of its confluence with the Kanda River. Its name, meaning "two provinces", came from its joining Edo (the forerunner of Tokyo in Musashi Province) and Shimōsa Province. The district derived its name from that of the bridge.
The Forty-seven rōnin avenged the death of their lord, Asano Naganori, by breaking into the mansion of his enemy, Kira Yoshinaka, in 1703. Part of the mansion has been preserved in a public park in Ryōgoku.
At 2 a.m. on 26 January 1881, a fire broke out in Ryōgoku. Due to strong seasonal winds, the fire spread throughout Tokyo and destroyed over 10,000 buildings. The fire was the largest of the Meiji era.
Ryōgoku Station in the neighboring Yokoami district was opened in 1904, bringing rail transportation to the area.
From the History section of Ryōgoku on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay43
Churches and places of worship24
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare23
Map of Higashi-nihombashi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Tokyo International Airport (HND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 km away.
- Chūō 3 km south, about 3 min by car
- Minato City 5 km southwest, about 5 min by car
- Ichigaya-honmurachō 5 km west, about 5 min by car
- Katsushika 7 km northeast, about 7 min by car
- Tokyo 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Kita 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Mejiro 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Nakano 11 km west, about 11 min by car
- Kawaguchi 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Matsudo 14 km northeast, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ryoogoku, Stevec240 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toei-subway-A15-Higashi-nihombashi-station-entrance-B3-20170510-160524, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toei-subway-A15-Higashi-nihombashi-station-entrance-B4-20170510-160449, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HIGASHI-NIHOMBASHI STATION SUBWAY TOKYO (54562610916), ERIC SALARD, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toei-subway-A15-Higashi-nihombashi-station-entrance-B1-20170510-160659, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toei-subway-A15-Higashi-nihombashi-station-entrance-B2-20170510-160907, LERK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokyo Higashi-Nihombashi station 2019-04 2, Svetlov Artem, CC0
- Tokyo Higashi-Nihombashi station 2019-04, Svetlov Artem, CC0
- FOREST GATEWAY CHUO, Buckeyecookies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solacity, Koh-etsu, CC0
- Asakusa Hanayashiki -01, Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Kakidai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hosei University 20240426, DiKnK8713, CC BY 4.0
- IHI STAGE AROUND TOKYO, Bject, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Imperial Garden Theater Japan, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- International College for Postgraduate Buddhist Studies, Abasaa, Public domain
- Jimbocho Theater Building 2012-10-08, Asanagi, CC0
- AM view1, Amuse Museum, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daimyōtokei Museum02, Higa4, CC0
- Edo-Tokyo Museum, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hatoyama Hall 2009, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Imperial Garden Theater, Tokyo, Ons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koishikawa Ukiyo-e Art Museum, Irina Gelbukh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Wish.F, CC BY 3.0
- Mitsui Main Building 2009, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitsuo Aida Museum wall signage, 朝彦, CC0
- Hamarikyu Garden as seen from Shiodome, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hibiya Park09bs3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kibaparkview-andskytree-2011, Nesnad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kitanomaru Park 01, Gary Bembridge from London/ New York, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Kiyosumi-1, Irina Gelbukh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koishikawa Korakuen (2008.09), Lombroso, Public domain
- Outer garden of the imperial palace Japan 1989 air, 国土交通省 (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism), Attribution
- Kyu Shiba Rikyu En Tokyo 04, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Iwasaki Family House and Garden 2010, Wiiii, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nikolai-do, Unknown author, CC BY 2.0
- Ekoin-Nenbutsu-Hall-01, WolfgangMichel, CC0
- Meijiza20111225, 三人日, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nihonbasi-jh, Satojpg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Daianrakuji20110404, 三人日, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ryogoku Kokugikan3, 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo), CC BY-SA 4.0
- DairokutenSakakiJinja, Saxup, Public domain
- Ryogoku Fireworks Museum2, 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ejima-Sugiyama Jinja 01, Abasaa, Public domain
- 銀杏岡八幡神社拝殿, Towacoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AsakusabashiSugaShrine, Avenafatua, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Suehiro-jinja(Nihonbashi-Ningyōchō, Chūō) 01, Higa4, CC0
- Kasama Inari-jinja(Nihonbashi-Hamachō, Chūō) 04, Higa4, CC0
- 台東区立浅草中学校, Toarumajutunoindex, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jikeiidai, The original uploader was Hykw-a4 at Japanese Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Atomi Univ. Bunkyo, Miyuki Meinaka, CC0
- Metal ball sculpture in Hatoba Park in Tokyo, 2019 - 271, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meiji University Museum (Criminal Materials) 20171129, Nisiguti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Italy park in Minato Ward - Tokyo - Dec 12 2019 various 17 24 07 709000, Nesnad, CC BY 4.0
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