Overview
Whereas the special wards occupy the space that was formerly the city of Tokyo, western Tokyo consists of the 26 cities, three towns, and one village that were not part of the former city. The cities are:
|
|
The towns of Hinode, Mizuho, Okutama and the village of Hinohara lie in Nishitama District.
The offshore islands of Tokyo (including the Bonin, Volcano, Izu island chains, and the uninhabited islands of Okinotorishima and Minamitorishima) are not considered part of Western Tokyo.
Read more about this topic: Western Tokyo