Take a break at the rooftop garden "Teshima no Mori", an oasis in Ikebukuro!

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A forest-like space on the 10th floor of Toshima City Hall

Recreation of old nature on the rooftop of a building

Ikebukuro is a bustling town day and night. Did you know that the Toshima City Office, located in the center of the city, has a rooftop garden?
It is about a 9-minute walk along the main street from the East Exit of JR Ikebukuro Station. When you go up to the 10th floor of the building where the ward office is located, you will find a lush green space.
This is the "Toshima Forest" maintained by Toshima Ward. It is a rooftop garden that recreates the nature of the Toshima Ward area in the past, where visitors can relax while learning about the vegetation and ecology.
The garden is filled with so many trees, a stream running between the trees, and a biotope and water tank where visitors can observe living creatures and plants, it is hard to believe that this is the rooftop of a building.
A small river flows through the garden

Learning and enjoying nature and living creatures

In the aquarium, visitors can observe the creatures of the Arakawa River system, including those of Toshima Ward, as well as those of spring-fed areas.
At the time of the photo shoot, the species seen in the current Arakawa River system included the kokubuna, kawamutu, and oikawa.
Teshima Forest also plans to use these facilities to hold environmental education programs for children on a regular basis, such as the "Teshima Forest" environmental lectures.
An aquarium where visitors can observe living creatures

Take a breather surrounded by greenery

Benches are set up in the park for visitors to take a break while surrounded by greenery. There is a stream running in front of the benches, and one can feel the time passing slowly.
And because it is a rooftop garden, you can also enjoy the view of the surrounding cityscape from the garden. The view of the buildings of Shinjuku and the Tokyo Sky Tree is pleasant and airy.
View toward Shinjuku from the "Toshima Forest

Toshima Eco-musee Town" where the entire building is in harmony with nature

The "Green Terrace" is located on the 8th, 6th, and 4th floors, and is connected to the "Teshima Forest" by a staircase. A portion of the terrace has been designated as the "Forest of Exchange Cities," and is planted with maple trees and black pine trees donated from various cities, including Chichibu City in Saitama Prefecture and Yusa Town in Yamagata Prefecture, with which Teshima Ward has friendly relations.
The Toshima Ward Office building, where the "Toshima Forest" is located, is integrated with a high-rise apartment building and named "Toshima Eco-musee Town. Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the concept of the building is the coexistence of nature and buildings.
Not only the "Teshima Forest," but the entire building is a space where visitors can spend time in close contact with nature.
Forest of Exchange City

Enjoy a peaceful moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Teshima Eco-museet Town, which includes the Teshima Forest introduced here, is located within walking distance from the station but a short distance from the downtown area, and is a recommended spot when you want to take a stroll or a short break. Why don't you enjoy the cool breeze and greenery in the "Teshima Forest" during the hot summer months?
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