Tokyo Sakura Tram Tour of Tokyo Neighborhoods | Tour 2 - East Area
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) is a streetcar system served between the historic neighborhoods Waseda and Minowa, in the northern area of Central Tokyo. There are various attractions along the tramline, such as Japanese gardens, temples, old shopping streets, and Sakura viewing spots, allowing you to have a short tour and enjoy a nostalgic, friendly atmosphere.
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1. Oji Town
王子エリア
Oji is a greenery, historic town with various attractions, temples, gardens, and museums. Asukayama Koen Park near the JR Oji Station is a great place to enjoy Sakura viewing in spring.
Oji Town
Related Article:
https://tokyo.digi-joho.com/attractions/oji-attractions
2. Arakawa Yuen Amusement Park (Arakawa Yuenchi)
荒川遊園地
This amusement park is a good place to bring small children.
Since this amusement park is a public facility operated by Arakawa City, it charges only a small admission fee. Founded in 1922, this budget-friendly, old amusement park has been beloved by kids in Tokyo for generations.
Arakawa Yuen Amusement Park
3-min walk from Arakawa Yuenchimae Stop on the Toden Arakawa Line
Official Website:
https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/yuuen/
3. Arakawa Sizen Park
荒川自然公園
The park on top of the Mikawashima Wastewater Treatment Plant, includes a natural garden, a playground, a baseball ground, tennis courts, and a kid'ss bike-rriding park.
Arakawa Sizen Park
1-min walk from Arakawa Nichome Stop 荒川二丁目 on the Toden Arakawa Line
Official Website:
http://arakawasizen-koen.com/english/
Mikawashima Wastewater Treatment Plant
旧三河島汚水処分場
There are old brick buildings (monuments) that have been designated as national important cultural properties. The monuments are open to the public during spring (the Sakura viewing season) and autumn events.
Mikawashima Wastewater Treatment Plant
3-min walk from Arakawa Nichome Stop 荒川二丁目 on the Toden Arakawa Line
Official Website:
https://www.mlit.go.jp/sogoseisaku/region/infratourism/en/infralist/tokyo/index02.html
4. Minowa Shopping Street "Joyful Minowa"
ジョイフル三ノ輪 商店街
This old shopping street lies in front of Minowabashi Stop on the Toden Arakawa Line, has a nostalgic atmosphere like stepping back in time to the 1960s/70s.
Minowa Shopping Street
20-sec walk from Minowabashi Stop on the Toden Arakawa Line
3-min walk from Minowa Station on the Hibiya Subway Line
5. Ichiyo Memorial Museum
一葉記念館
The memorial museum of Higuchi Ichio, the female writer printed on the former Japanese 5000-yen note.
Ichiyo Memorial Museum
10-min walk from Minowabashi Stop on the Toden Arakawa Line
Official Website
https://www.taitogeibun.net/ichiyo/
Related Article:
https://tokyo.digi-joho.com/attractions/arts-culture/70-higuchi-ichiyo.html
6. Otori-jinja Shrine (Otorisama Market)
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The shrine is known for Torinoichi, or a traditional market for selling lucky charms, held in early winter. While the market is held, a number of food stalls will line along the street from Minowa Station to the Ootori-jinja Shrine.
Otori-jinja Shrine
20-min walk from Minowabashi Stop on the Toden Arakawa Line
Related Article:
https://tokyo.digi-joho.com/attractions/events/torinoichi
