Toyosu: From Shipyard to Family-Friendly Town with LaLaport

Toyosu, now known for its high-rise apartments and family-friendly environment, used to be an industrial area with a shipbuilding factory. Many people walking around Toyosu today may not realize its past.

🏗️ A Short History of Toyosu

• 1923: Toyosu was created by land reclamation after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
• 1937: The area was named “Toyosu.”
• 1939: A shipbuilding plant was built by Ishikawajima Shipyard.
• For decades, it was a place of heavy industry.

🛍️ LaLaport Toyosu Changed the Town

In 2006, a large shopping complex called Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu opened. It played a big role in transforming Toyosu into a vibrant town for families.

The complex has 3 buildings:

• LaLaport Toyosu 1 (main building)
• LaLaport Toyosu 2 (daily needs like groceries and pharmacy)
• LaLaport Toyosu 3 (restaurants, clinics, electronics, bookstore)

👪 LaLaport Toyosu 1: Designed for Families

• Over 170 shops, including fashion, kids’ stores, and a cinema.
• Kid-friendly design: wide walkways, baby rooms, and family seating.
• Very popular on weekends with young families.

🍽️ LaLaport Toyosu 3: More Convenience

• Opened in 2020, connected to Toyosu Station.
• Includes restaurants, medical clinics, and offices.
• Makes life easier for both residents and office workers.

🌊 Dock Square: Toyosu’s Industrial Memories

• Outside LaLaport is Dock Square, a scenic waterfront area.
• There are many monuments showing Toyosu’s shipbuilding history:
  • A large crane monument
  • Old dock signs and equipment reused as benches
  • Over 57 historic displays in the area
• You can enjoy views of Tokyo Bay, Rainbow Bridge, and harbor life.

🍴 Dining with a View

• Many restaurants and food courts face the ocean.
• You can watch water buses depart or enjoy the night view while eating.

🏙️ Population Boom

In 2006, Toyosu 2 & 3 had only 81 households.
By June 2024, that number grew to 4,826 households.

Thanks to LaLaport and other developments, Toyosu is now one of Japan’s most popular areas for families and high-rise living.