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City in Kantō, Japan
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Nishitokyo (西東京市 Nishitōkyō-shi) is a city in western Tokyo.
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スカイタワー西東京
This tall tower is perhaps the only iconic landmark in Nishitokyo. At night, it lights in varying colors.
ダイドードリンコアイスアリーナ
This ice rink has ice hockey and public skating. On weekends, there are very limited public skating hours, so calling in advance to check on open skating times is recommended.
多摩湖自転車道
This 12-km bike and pedestrian path begins along the southern edge of Nishitokyo, runs fairly straight NW, and terminates far to the NW at two reservoirs. It makes for a nice walk or leisurely bike ride of any desirable length.
アビスカ
A small Nepalese-Indian restaurant, great for budget travelers.
ドロップキック
This restaurant specializes in okonomiyaki and has a well-stocked bar.
らじ
An Indian restaurant that makes for a good late evening stop.
テキサス田無店
This is a western-style steak house chain serving hamburgers, steaks, and desserts.
いち川
A small and tasty and clean tempura restaurant.
カラオケモコモコ
This is a clean karaoke parlor with an extensive drink list. The song selection is quite extensive.
白河旅館
This is a small and clean ryokan. The staff are friendly and helpful, but they only speak Japanese. Reservations by telephone, also only in Japanese.
ジュピターコーヒー
This shop has best selection of foreign food in Nishitokyo.
The only train line running through the city is the Seibu Shinjuku Line (西武新宿線), which ends in Shinjuku to the east and Hon-Kawagoe to the west.
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