Katsushika ward is in the eastern part of Tokyo's 23 wards. It borders Chiba prefecture and is the gateway between Tokyo and Chiba. Many rivers flow through this ward, such as the Arakawa, Nakagawa, and Edo rivers. Because of this, this area was extremely popular in the Edo period. Many food was grown and caught in Katsushika, contributing to its development.
Coming into the Meiji period, it was necessary to secure a lot of water for industry, so Katsushika grew into an industrial area. As a result, there are still many industrial manufacturers, such as for steel or bricks. Recently there has been a housing boom, and many areas still retain a traditional downtown atmosphere. It is surprisingly close to the center of Tokyo, so it is easy to live here if you are looking for a livable environment.

Horikiri Shobuen is in the Horikiri area in Katsushika ward in Tokyo, and is on the Keisei main line. It is a local stop only, but it is just 10 minutes to Nippori station, from which you can transfer to the Yamanote line. It is also just 14 minutes to Keisei Ueno station, which is then close to Ueno station, which is a very convenient station for travel.
It is busy during rush hour, but tends to be less crowded during other parts of the day. The Keisei Town Bus can take you to Asakusa, Kameari, Shin-Koiwa, or Ayase. There are also 6 shopping streets in the area, each with their own unique atmosphere. There are many products made in factories in the town as well, such as margarine and other food products.