Why not take a timeless trip on a nostalgic tram in Tokyo?
Toden Sakura Tram (nicknamed in 2017 from Toden Arakawa Line) is the only Toden tram line left in Tokyo, which runs 12km / 30 stations in northern and eastern Tokyo. Ride and walk along tram line offers a timeless trip with authentic people’s life preserved from urbanization of Tokyo.
*Several stops are among the most beautiful places in Tokyo for cherry blossoms in spring.
Tokyo Sakura Tram
Nostalgic street car
Tokyo Sakura Tram, former known as Toden Arakawa Line
Surviving at East to North Tokyo
Along a 12km course between Minowabashi to Waseda
Cute
Sugamo
Granma's Harajuku
Sugamo Jizo dori shopping street
Local stores
every 4th, 14th, 24th, festival day
Sugamo Jizo dori shopping street
Red red red!
Red underwears
You can shop for unusual items such as red underwear to ensure for good health and a long life.
Try street delicacies
Sugamo jizo dori shopping street
Pay a visit to Togenuki Jizo in Kogan-ji temple and not forget to try street food bites!
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Kogan-ji Temple
Known for Togenuki jizo story
Pay a visit to Togenuki Jizo in Kogan-ji temple and not forget to try street food bites!
Jizo statues
Washing statue
Wash Jiso statue to be blessed!
Higo Hosokawa Garden
Lesser known garden
Stroll around the quaint garden. Matcha green tea is avaialbe in the historical building while appreciating garden view.
Tokyo Some Monogatari Museum
Store and Workshop
Anyone can stop by museum and shop small articles (stoles, ties, bags, etc.) made out of dyed kimono.
Also, Indigo dyeing workshop available. (1.5H-2H including factory tour. You can take Tote bag you dyed after workshop.) (Only in Japanese.) Closed on weekends and holidays.
Option
Tote bag printing
Bring it as souvenir
You can take Tote bag you dyed after workshop.) (Only in Japanese.) Closed on weekends and holidays.
Patterned cloth printing
To be sent later
Other options such as traditional patterned clothes takes time to be sent.
Nicknamed "grandma's Harajuku"
Local shops cater for traditional sweets to modern delicacies to the young.
Koganji temple, famous for its unique story of Togenuki jizo statue.
Jizo statues with red apron and caps.
Tokyo Sakura Tram, former called Toden Arakara Line.
Approach road to Kishimojin Temple is extraordinary charming. Hidden gem preserved from Tokyo's urbanization.
Kishibojin Temple
Protector for safe childbirth and also child rearing.
700 old year Gingko tree is stunning.
Nostalgic candy store is still on business here in the temple. People bring some coins to get some snacks from grandma owner.
Local walking along Kanda river gives feeling of locals. Spring and Autumn season add beauty of sakura and autumn foliages.
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)
Sample itinerary
Ride on Sakura Tram
Sugamo - Grandma's Harajuku
Sugamo Jizodori, a shopping avenue popular with senior citizens. Nicknamed the "Grandma’s Harajuku." You can shop for unusual items such as red underwear to ensure for good health and a long life. Pay a visit to Togenuki Jizo in Kogan-ji temple and not forget to try street food bites!
(Cherry blossom season) *Asukayama Park
In cherry blossoms season, we replace Sugamo to Asukayama public park, one of the most beautiful sakura spots in Tokyo from samurai period. A unique tiny cable car transports to the highest point of the park.
Zoshigaya - Kishibojin Temple
A quaint temple that worships a goddess for safe childbirth and also child rearing. The unique charm of the historic candy shop and the stunning ancient ginkgo tree (700 year old) add to its appeal.
Higo Hosokawa Garden
Lesser known Japanese style garden.
Walking neigborhoood along Kanda River
Special beauty in spring and autumn.
(Optional) Tokyo Some Monogatari Museum - Indigo dyeing workshop
Anyone can stop by museum and shop small articles (stoles, ties, bags, etc.) made out of dyed kimono.
Also, Indigo dyeing workshop available. (1.5H-2H including factory tour. You can take Tote bag you dyed after workshop.) (Only in Japanese.) Closed on weekends and holidays.
Journey ends at Edogawa Park