museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
Sugamo works well as a base: 6km from Sensō-ji.
Sugamo is a town located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 18,637, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sugamo sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sugamo to your route.
Sugamo (巣鴨) is a neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. It is home to Jizō-dōri (地蔵通り), a shopping street popular among the older generation, earning it the nickname "Granny's Harajuku." It lies at the crossing point of the JR Yamanote Line and National Route 17.
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Yamanote Line and Toei Mita Line. There is also Koshinzuka station of Toden Arakawa Line in the middle of Jizō-dōri (地蔵通り) shopping street.
Tokugawa Yoshinobu, who is the last shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate set his residence here in 1897. He has lived for 4 years there and moved away to avoid the noise coming from Yamanote Line.
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Sugamo is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7348 latitude, 139.7333 longitude.
Sugamo has a population of approximately 18,637 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
4 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
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4 km · about 5 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Deus's Harajuku outpost in Tokyo bringing Australian motorcycle and surf culture to the heart of Japanese street fashion.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a lush forested park, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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