Nishitokyo, Residential city in western Tokyo, Japan
Description
Nishitokyo is a residential city within the western portion of Tokyo metropolis, sitting on the flat Musashino plateau. Two smaller rivers run through the area, and the city lies between the larger urban centers of the metropolitan region.
History
The city formed in early 2001 when two neighboring municipalities in western Tokyo merged. Both places had long histories as rural settlements and grew into residential neighborhoods after the Second World War as the capital region expanded.
Culture
The Tanashi Shrine, dating from the 13th century, hosts the annual Yaoyorozu no Sanpoichi market in May, featuring local artisans, musicians, and traditional food vendors.
Practical
The city offers multilingual information services for international residents and publishes monthly updates in several languages. Visitors will find clear signage throughout the area for waste sorting and other everyday routines.
Did you know?
An illuminated tower in the Tanashi district displays weather forecasts for the following day through changing colors. Local residents have used this system for years as a practical guide in daily life.
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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
2.6 km
Koganei Park
2.6 km
Tamarokuto Science Center
1.7 km
Koganei Golf Club
3 km
Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium
2.9 km
Sōji-ji
602 m
Musashino Central Park
2 km
Hachimandaijinja
4 km
Musashiseki Park
2.7 kmアスタビル
354 m
Mitaka City Yūzō Yamamoto Memorial Museum
3.9 km
Tamon-ji
3.4 km
Tenjinja
3.8 km
本立寺
3.3 km
如意輪寺
2.2 km
Yaegaki Inari-jinja
3.8 km
Tenso Wakamiya Hachimangū
2.9 km
小金井市立図書館
4 km
東禅寺
2.2 km
Suzuki Site
3.9 km
Higashikurumeshi Chikurin Park
3.3 km
寶樹院
1.9 km
Shitanoya Site
2.1 km
Gas Museum
3.9 km
NTT History Center of Technologies
2.5 km
Mitaka City Gallery of Art
3.3 km
Musashino Municipal Musashino Furusato History Museum
2.6 km
Sculpture Museum B
4 km
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