Kita (北区), Tokyo

Kita (北区) is a special ward of Tokyo Metropolis. Its name Kita means "north", in reference to its location from downtown Tokyo. It is called Kita City in English. The ward covers 20.59 sq km (7.9 sq mi) and has a population of 332,000 (2011 estimate).

National Route 122 in Kita, Tokyo


Kita is bordered by Saitama Prefecture to the north, Adachi to the east, Arakawa to the southeast, Bunkyo to the south, Toshima to the southwest and Itabashi to the west. The Arakawa and Sumida rivers flow through Kita.

How to go to Kita

The Tokyo Metro Namboku Line subway trains to go Kita ward, stopping at Nishigahara (N-15), Oji (N-16), Oji Kamiya (N-17), Shimo (N-18) and Akabane Iwabuchi (N-19) Subway Stations. You can also drive to Kita. The Shuto Expressway C2 Central Loop and National Route 17 go to Kita.

Windmill at Ukima Park, Kita, Tokyo

What to see in Kita

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