From Kichioji to Chofu in Western Tokyo

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The Tokyo Promenade of History and Culture

Tokyo Walking Courses such as the Tokyo Promenade of History and Culture (aka 東京歴史と文化の散歩道) unveil the layers of Tokyo, from ancient echoes to vibrant modernity!

12.27 km in Total Length

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Stroll along the Narikei Keyaki trees

Inokashira Park to Mitaka Station

Inokashira Park, which retains the vestiges of Musashino, was opened in 1917. The clear spring water that gathered at Inokashira Pond continued to support the lives of Edo citizens as the water source for Kanda Josui. From the park, we passed through Kichijoji, which was the base of the Itsukaikaido road, and headed to Seikei Gakuen. The row of zelkova trees in front of the school is a symbol of Musashino City. Go south from here to Mitaka Station, where you will encounter Tamagawa Josui, another water supply that supported Edo.

Hawk Renjaku Walk

Mitaka Station – Nozaki Hachiman-mae

The town of Renjaku spreads across central Mitaka City, from Mitaka Station to Higashihachi Road in front of Nozaki Hachiman. After the great fire of 1657, the residents of Kanda Renjaku-cho moved to this area and cultivated it. Zenrin-ji Temple in Shimorenjaku, where the graves of Ogai Mori and Osamu Dazai are located, was founded in 1700. It was in 1945 that Dazai, who lived in Shimorenjaku, entered Tamagawa Josui. The “Cherry Blossom Death” is held at Zenrin-ji Temple on June 19th every year to remember him.

Musashino Omokage Walk

Mitaka Hachiman-mae – Chofu Station

Enter Chofu City from Higashihachi Road. Head straight south down Musashisakai Street to Jindai Botanical Garden, the largest botanical garden in Tokyo. There are approximately 3.

Photo thanks to Kanchi1979, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons