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Tokyo Tower
Red-and-white communications tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, an enduring symbol of post-war Japan.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Tsukiji
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
About Tsukiji
Tsukiji works well as a base: 6km from Sensō-ji.
Tsukiji is in Tokyo, Japan, with about 8,300 people. You drive on the left here.
Tsukiji (築地) is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. Literally meaning "reclaimed land", it lies near the Sumida River on land reclaimed from Tokyo Bay in the 18th century during the Edo period. The eponymous Tsukiji fish market opened in 1935 and closed in 2018 when its operations were moved to the new ToyosuRead more
Market.
There are also districts named Tsukiji in Kobe and Amagasaki, cities in Hyōgo Prefecture, although neither is as well known as the district in Tokyo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Tsukiji?
Within an hour or so of Tsukiji: Tokyo Tower (2 km), Tokyo Imperial Palace (3 km), teamLab Borderless Tokyo (3 km), Tatsumi Parking Area (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Tsukiji?
The nearest famous roads are Yabitsu Pass, Hakone Turnpike and Irohazaka Winding Road.
Where is Tsukiji?
Tsukiji is in Tokyo, Japan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,268
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Tokyo
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.6649, 139.7700
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Tsukiji
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Tokyo Imperial Palace
The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
3 km · about 5 min drive
museum
teamLab Borderless Tokyo
An immersive digital art museum where interactive, boundary-less artworks flow from room to room in a mesmerizing sensory experience.
3 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
Tatsumi Parking Area
A legendary late-night gathering spot for Tokyo's car culture scene on the Bayshore Route, immortalized in street racing culture and the Wangan Midnight series.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Sensō-ji
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Tokyo Skytree
Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Tokyo
Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near Tsukiji
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 24 kmTokyo Bay Aqua-LineA 14 km highway crossing Tokyo Bay via the world's fourth-longest undersea road tunnel, surfacing at the Umihotaru rest-island. Drive under the bay, then sip coffee mid-ocean with skyline views.
- 56 kmYabitsu PassA tight, tree-walled climb over the Tanzawa mountains west of Tokyo, long a favourite of motorcyclists and cyclists for its relentless switchbacks. The narrow western descent to Lake Miyagase is single-track in places.
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