Taitō-ku, Special ward in Tokyo, Japan
Taitō contains notable districts including Asakusa, Ueno, and Yanaka, connected through a network of public transportation and shopping streets.
The ward emerged from the merger of Asakusa and Shitaya wards in 1947 when Tokyo City transformed into Tokyo Metropolis after World War II.
Sensō-ji Temple, Kaminarimon Gate, and multiple museums in Ueno Park form the cultural foundation of this northeastern Tokyo district.
The area offers direct train connections to both Narita and Haneda airports, with multiple subway lines serving local neighborhoods and attractions.
Within Taitō lies the National Museum of Western Art, representing the first UNESCO World Heritage site in Tokyo established in 2016.
Location: Tokyo
Inception: March 15, 1947
Website: https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/
Part of: ward area of Tokyo
Shares border with: Chiyoda-ku, Chūō-ku, Bunkyo, Sumida-ku, Arakawa-ku
Website: https://city.taito.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.71261,139.77997
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
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