Exploring Tokyo and Japan, one map at a time.
Here’s an interesting map that shows the amount of greenery across Ota-ku, Tokyo: There are four sections of the city noted: Here’s the same or similar data, with a slightly different look: The very green cluster, slightly left of center, which appears approximately equidistant from the 蒲田, 大森, and 田園調布 labels is the site of […]
The Imayo Soka-shukua Area map highlights a picturesque riverside path in Soka, Saitama, including notable sites like Ayase River, Fudabagashi Park, and the historical Soka Matsubara promenade. Visitors can enjoy traditional boat rides along the river.
The walking map of Soka, Saitama, highlights five key areas: Ayase River, Kakinoki Soka Park, Kasai Irrigation Canal, Imayo Soka-shuku, and Yatsuka. Notable spots include the cherry blossom-lined Kasai Canal.
Map of the Musashino Railway, founded in 1912. The route map shows Hanno station on the west and Ikebukuro station on the east, with Tokorozawa station at the center.
Map of Tokyo's disaster water supply facilities and links to the full list. Shown as an example is the facility at Akatsuki Park, next to St. Luke’s International Hospital, in Chuo-ku.
Six maps from the Nakagawa Funabansho Museum illustrate the transformation of Koto-ku, Tokyo, from a water-dominated area around 700 AD to its current form, housing over 500,000 residents.
This 1852 map of Tokyo Bay highlights the region’s defenses, with the Izu Peninsula and Shimoda’s historical significance noted. Further annotations clarify key locations.
The Tokyo Building Collapse Risk Map indicates improvements in structural safety from 2015 to 2018, with Sumida-ku, Kyojima 2-chome consistently ranked as the highest risk area. For the latest data, refer to the Regional Seismic Hazard Assessment Survey (9th Edition).
The best running route in central Tokyo
The Tamagawa Electric Railway, known as Tamaden, features a map showing key locations, including the Tamagawa River and a section of the Yamanote Line. Visitors can explore the Tamaden Local History Museum near Futako-Tamagawa station.