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Toshima-ku

City in Tokyo, Japan

Overview

Toshima-ku, situated in northern Tokyo, blends buzzing commercial zones with peaceful residential pockets. Anchored by Ikebukuro, it's a dynamic area mixing shopping, entertainment, culture, and local charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Japan
Prefecture
Tokyo
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
35.73°, 139.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,980
Local Cost
$1,357
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
78
English
55
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1693 mm
Internet Speed
126 Mbps
Upload
106 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
HND
Distance
22 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 263 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 95/100.

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