Katsushika-ku

Located at the eastern edge of Tokyo Metropolis, Katsushika ward spans 34.80 square kilometers of flat terrain crossed by the Edogawa, Arakawa, and Ayasegawa rivers.

The area transformed from agricultural land during the Edo period into a residential district, officially becoming a special ward of Tokyo in March 1947.

The Shibamata district maintains traditional Japanese elements with its 400-year-old Taishakuten temple, historical merchant street, and classical architecture.

Three major rail lines serve the ward: JR Joban Line to Ueno, JR Sobu Line to Tokyo Station, and Keisei network connecting to Narita Airport.

Katsushika houses the Kosuge prison and features bronze statues from manga series including Captain Tsubasa throughout its neighborhoods.

Location: Tokyo

Inception: July 1, 1943

Website: https://www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/

Part of: ward area of Tokyo, Tokyo

Shares border with: Edogawa-ku, Adachi-ku, Sumida-ku, Matsudo, Misato, Yashio

Website: https://city.katsushika.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.74344,139.84717

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48