Koto
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
We will make a top at the A PIT Autobacs store. This is Autobacs' flagship store and is an absolute pleasure to browse all things car relate. In a world of online shopping, it is refreshing to see all these accessories and parts in real life. There is a thing to be said about brick & mortar stores.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:42
Welcome to Koto Ward, a captivating district of Tokyo that embodies the city's remarkable ability to harmonize its historical roots with an unapologetically futuristic vision. Situated between the Sumida and Arakawa Rivers,…
Listen in the app2Tomioka Hachiman Shrine1:35
Our first stop is the Tomioka Hachiman Shrine, the largest Hachiman shrine in Tokyo, founded in 1627. This site is a profound link to the Edo period, serving as a center of community and religious life for nearly four centuries. …
Listen in the app3Kiba Park and the Museum of Contemporary Art1:23
Moving north, we enter Kiba Park, a sprawling green oasis that perfectly illustrates Koto's commitment to urban livability. The name 'Kiba' means 'lumber yard,' a reference to the district's history as a center for the timber…
Listen in the app4The Koto Ward Museum (Nakagawa Funabansho)1:20
To truly understand the historical DNA of this ward, one must visit the Nakagawa Funabansho Museum, also known as the Koto Ward Museum of historical waterways. This facility is located at the site of a former guard station that…
Listen in the app5Ariake Garden and Modern Shopping1:18
We now move south to the reclaimed lands of Ariake, where the landscape shifts toward large-scale modern development. Ariake Garden is a premier multi-purpose complex that exemplifies the 'new' Koto. …
Listen in the app6Odaiba Seaside Park1:22
No visit to Koto is complete without spending time at the Odaiba Seaside Park. This artificial beach and park area offer some of the most iconic views in Japan. …
Listen in the app7Tokyo Big Sight1:25
Our final destination in Koto is the iconic Tokyo Big Sight, officially known as the Tokyo International Exhibition Center. This building is one of the most recognizable structures in Japan, characterized by its four massive…
Listen in the app8Closing1:13
As we conclude our journey through Koto Ward, it is worth reflecting on the incredible diversity of experiences we have encountered. We have traveled from the 17th-century spiritual grounding of Tomioka Hachiman to the…
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What is Koto?
Koto is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 18 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6730, 139.8170 |
| Last updated |
