Philosopher’s Forest

Philosopher’s Forest is a garden in Toshima, Tokyo. Philosopher’s Forest is situated nearby to the library ほんや, as well as near the public building 池袋保健所.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ancient Orient Museum and Toshima Midori Disaster Prevention Park.

Ancient Orient Museum

Museum

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The Ancient Orient Museum is a private museum in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in artifacts of the ancient Near East and Central Asia. Its permanent exhibit features a collection of Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara, and several works of art pertaining to the art of ancient Palmyra and Persia. Ancient Orient Museum is situated 110 metres north of Philosopher’s Forest.

Toshima Midori Disaster Prevention Park

Park

Photo: 妖精書士, CC0.

Sunshine City

Shopping center

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Sunshine City is a building complex located in East Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. It consists of four buildings: the 240-meter Sunshine 60 skyscraper, which includes corporate offices and restaurants; the Prince Hotel; the World Import Mart; and the Bunka Kaikan building. Sunshine City is situated 250 metres northwest of Philosopher’s Forest.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mejirodai and Sugamo.

Mejirodai

Quarter

Mejirodai is one of the districts that comprise Bunkyo in Tokyo, Japan. Divided into three sections, It currently has a population of 6,595 as of October 1, 2007.

Sugamo

Quarter

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Sugamo is a neighborhood in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. It is home to Jizō-dōri, a shopping street popular among the older generation, earning it the nickname "Granny's Harajuku." It lies at the crossing point of the JR Yamanote Line and National Route 17.