Where is Sunshine City Tokyo located?
Sunshine City is located in East Ikebukuro, in the Toshima ward of Tokyo, Japan. The complex sits on land that was previously occupied by Sugamo Prison.
Questions about Sunshine City, Tokyo
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What buildings make up Sunshine City Tokyo?
Sunshine City consists of four buildings: the 240-meter Sunshine 60 skyscraper, the Prince Hotel, the World Import Mart, and the Bunka Kaikan cultural center. Together they form a self-contained complex with offices, hotels, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
When did Sunshine City Tokyo open?
Sunshine City opened in 1978. The Sunshine Aquarium, Japan's first rooftop public aquarium, also opened in October 1978 as part of the complex.
What is the Sky Circus observatory at Sunshine City?
Sky Circus is an observation deck located at the top of the 240-meter Sunshine 60 tower. When it opened, it was the highest publicly accessible viewpoint in Asia; other observation decks have since opened in Tokyo at locations including Roppongi and the Tokyo Government offices.
What is Namja Town at Sunshine City Tokyo?
Namja Town is an indoor theme park on the second floor of the Sunshine City complex, opened in 1996 by Namco. It features themed dining, carnival-style games, a haunted house, and exclusive character mascots rather than focusing primarily on video games.
What happened to J-World Tokyo inside Sunshine City?
J-World Tokyo, a manga-themed park that opened in 2013 on the third floor of Sunshine City, closed on the 17th of February 2019 due to poor attendance.