Chikusa Ward

Sprawling Chikusa-ku is home to Higashiyama Park, with a popular zoo, elegant botanic gardens, and the Sky Tower with city views. Shiroyamahachimangu Shrine hosts lively summer festivals amid the ruins of Suemori Castle, while Furukawa Art Museum exhibits striking early 20th-century Japanese paintings. Student-friendly bookshops and live music bars give way to chic bistros and bakeries in upscale residential areas.