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Gakushuin Memorial Museum
Toshima · Landmarks
The Gakushuin Memorial Museum is a historical and cultural museum affiliated with Gakushuin University, located within the university's Mejiro campus in Toshima, Tokyo. The museum houses approximately 250,000 items related to the Japanese imperial family, nobility, and Gakushuin, making it an important site for understanding the aristocratic society before modern times and the history of modern education. The museum is situated in the former school library building designed by the pioneer of modern Japanese architecture, Kunio Maekawa, and will reopen in 2025 after extensive renovations, featuring a modern exhibition space.
Hōdō-in
Toshima · Temples & Shrines
Hōdō-in is a Nichiren Shōshū temple located in the Minami-Ikebukuro area of Toshima, Tokyo. Despite being close to the bustling Ikebukuro station, it maintains a quiet and solemn atmosphere. The temple is not large and primarily serves local devotees for worship and ceremonies, making it a suitable small temple to visit while strolling around the neighborhood.