Location

Tokyo is surrounded by numerous lakes and mountains on all sides. It is bordered by the Edo River on the northeast, by an inlet of the Pacific called Tokyo Bay on the east, and by the Tama River on the south. East from the palace to Tokyo Bay, the land is low and flat. This is where many of Tokyo's chief business, commercial, and industrial districts are located. Major mountains in the city of Tokyo include Mount Kumotori, Mount Takao, Mount Mitake and Mount Mihara, mainly located in the western part of the city. Two islands that form an important part in the geography of Tokyo are the Izu and Ogasawara Islands, which are located on the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo's island's are filled with marine life and lush green landscapes.