Nishiogikubo

Nishiogikubo (西荻窪) is a district within Suginami Ward of Tokyo in Japan. It is further divided to five neighbourhoods of Nishiogi-kita (西荻北) and four neighbourhoods of Nishiogi-minami (西荻南). Historically it formed a unitary village of Kami-Ogikubo together with the modern-day Kamiogi district of Suginami.

Characteristics

The area has Nishi-Ogikubo Station serving the JR Chūō and Sōbu lines. The neighbourhood is primarily residential, and is known to have a high concentration of shops specialised in antique curiosas and second-hand books, as well as establishments that play live music.

Near Nishiogikubo station, the headquarters of the Japanese animation studio Khara, mostly known for its work on the Rebuild Of Evangelion anime series, is located.

Neighbouring municipalities

• Musashino City
• Mitaka City
• Nerima Ward

Major institutions

• Oomiya-mae Kasuga Jinja (shrine)
• Nishiogikita municipal library
• Igusa Hachimangu (shrine)
• Tokyo Woman's Christian University
• Sekine public swimming pool
• Tokyo Aviation College
• Ogikubo Junior High School

External links

• Nishiogiology urban studies research site
• 西荻ナビ (in Japanese)