Itabashi Travel Guide

Tokyo

Itabashi
Itabashi
Itabashi
Itabashi
Itabashi

Admire the Great Buddha of the Jōrenji Temple and see how families and students have made this corner of Japan’s sprawling capital their own.

Itabashi is a residential ward in Tokyo’s far north, where the metropolis meets the Saitama Prefecture. Home to a wide range of parks, shops, cinemas, hospitals and temples, and serviced by several major public transportation lines, Itabashi is one of the best places to raise a family in the Japanese capital. While still mostly a concrete jungle, it’s a homey concrete jungle, a place you can easily love.

Dodge the throngs of commuters who are heading into the city as you leave the subway to explore Itabashi in the early morning. As you walk the streets, see how the locals stop at small neighborhood shrines to pray and burn incense as offerings.

Ask the way to the Happy Road in Oyama, a covered pedestrian street that functions as an indoor market. A more stylish indoor shopping venue is the Aeon Mall near Tōbu-Nerima Station.

Home to the campuses of four Japanese universities, Itabashi is a place where students and young families dictate the fashion, the streetscape… and the prices. This makes Itabashi one of the city’s most affordable places to eat, shop and stay. The shops and cafés sell a range of weird and wonderful gadgets and the kind of sweet treats currently favored by students.

If you are on a tight budget yourself, bring a picnic to Johoku Chuo Parknear the Shakujii River. Each summer the spectacular Itabashi Fireworks Festival by the river wows the crowds. This unforgettable show has its roots in the Edo Era. There are also a few art and folk museums that are free or cheap to visit.

You can’t miss the district’s huge bronze statue, known as the Tokyo Daibutsu. This Buddha is 43 feet (13 meters) tall and sits serenely on a lotus flower pedestal in the Jōrenji Temple complex. You may spot the deities of Kōmokuten and Tamonten standing guard by the Sanmon (the entrance gate) that leads to the Buddha. If you have a life decision to make, don’t forget to consult the Wisdom Granting Bodhisattva, almost hidden among the foliage. The lush temple complex is close to the Akatsuka Botanical Garden.

To end your day in Itabashi, visit one of the district’s indoor spas to soothe your tired legs in a hot tub.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Itabashi

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ₹11,593 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹11,593
₹14,028 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,599 reviews)
"very nice hotel"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is ₹7,857 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹7,857
₹8,886 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,427 reviews)
Perfect for pre flight stay
"Super clean room , convenient location , will stay again"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹16,101 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹16,101
₹20,014 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,239 reviews)
"This was my first time staying at the Tokyo Prince Shiomi. The hotel itself feels new, and is in very good condition. The location is unusual, but only a few train stops away from Tokyo Station. I found the price-performance excellent."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

4 out of 5
2-14-5 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ₹7,855 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,855
₹8,641 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,344 reviews)
"Easy to check in/out. Clean"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo

4 out of 5
3-10-8 Iidabashi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ₹11,592 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹11,592
₹14,408 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,816 reviews)
"Very good hotel, well situated and excellent service"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay

Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay

3.5 out of 5
1-1-1 Hinode, Urayasu, Chiba-ken
The price is ₹7,036 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹7,036
₹7,913 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Urayasu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,707 reviews)
"Staff and breakfast were amazing! Rooms were large and clean, house keeping was was great. Beds were very comfortable. Free shuttle to Disney was easy to use and very prompt!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Itabashi

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Ikebukuro

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ikebukuro, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center and The Sunshine 60 Observatory are just a few notable stops.

Ikebukuro
Shinjuku showing night scenes, a city and nightlife

Shinjuku

4.5/5(477 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Samurai Museum and Shinjuku Isetan, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.

Shinjuku
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Ueno

4.5/5(87 area reviews)

Travellers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

Ueno
Akihabara Electric Town showing signage, street scenes and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Nippon Budokan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda
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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara
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Taito

4.5/5(251 area reviews)

Travellers love Taito for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Iriya Station or Tawaramachi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sensoji Temple and Hanayashiki Amusement Park.

Taito

Itabashi Travel Guide