Chuo-ku

Tsukishima(月島)

Tsukishima picture

A town with a downtown atmosphere even in the bay area

An area on the coast of Chuo Ward, near the mouth of the Sumida River.

Land reclamation was carried out by expanding the original Tsukuda and Ishikawa islands.It is located northeast of Kachidoki, and next to Kachidoki Station on the Oedo Line is Tsukishima Station.

Famous for Monja-yaki

Just outside Exit 7 of Tsukishima Station, there is Tsukishima Monja Street. There are more than 50 monjayaki restaurants here, where you can enjoy the famous monjayaki of Tsukishima.More information about Monjayaki can be found on this site.

The method of making monjayaki is unique, so be sure to check out how to make it before you go out to eat.

Residential area with tower apartments

There are more than 30 tower condominiums of 30 stories or more standing in Tsukishima. It is one of the most popular residential areas in Tokyo.

Tower Apartments

You can also walk to the Ginza area, and there is a bus to Tokyo Station that will take you there in about 10 minutes. The area still retains the atmosphere of a downtown area, making it a good place to raise children.

The town of Tsukishima was born about 100 years ago, at the end of the 19th century. In fact, it has a longer history than Kachidoki, and was the first city in Tokyo to be established as a reclaimed land.