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2020 edition

Sugamo Station Shopping Street

Promotion Association

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白山通り

巣鴨駅

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Atré Vie67

Uomasu66

Seibundo Book Store64

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SEIYU61Sundrug

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Surugaya Fukufuku Manjuu

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● Yakiniku Kongoen51

●Fukuro Pharmacy

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●Chidoriya Sohonke 5

●St. Marc Café Sugamo 6

●Tamura Fruit Shop 7

●Tempura Tendon Tenya 9

●Ginza Cozy Corner 10

●Balance Care Sugamo 8

●DoCoMo Shop 11

●The Gamall Third Store

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●Teppanyaki Ajisen 22Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo 21

Zao Sugamo No. 1 24

Sennari Monaka Main Store 23

●Teshigotoya Fukunotori 25

●Unagi Nagashima 26

●Karin No Matsugishi 27

●Shobido 30●Yume No Aji Kirin 29

●Pastaio Labo 32

●Paris Co., Ltd 31

●McDonald's 34

●100 Yen Shop Silk 35●Kinu-no-Mise

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Enraiya 38Warabi Mochi Motoko37

●Oshare Yohin Nakaya 33

●Family Mart 19Uta Hiroba 20

●Jokyu Co., Ltd 3

Somei Sakura Law Firm 4

●Murakami Denki

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●Kamei Sushi

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Uosen Suisan Sakanaya Dojo

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● Boutique MITSUWA43

● Jumbo Barber Shop42

Karaoke CLUB DAM Resort

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Mister Minit Hakuyosha47Sugamo Kobayashi Derma Clinic46Ueshima Coffee45

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Sugamo Sakuranamiki-dori Street

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JR Sugamo Station←To Otsuka Station

Hakusan-dori Street

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Yakiniku SanpukuVeli Dental ClinicSudo Funeral Service

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Dai-ichi KangyoCredit Cooperative

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Nitto ApartmentsPolice Box

Toshima Ward Komagome Community Workshop

JR Sugamo Station←To Otsuka Station

Hakusan-dori Street

Kaburagien

KUSHIKOMA Ikoshi

Hair Fashion Shiki

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Restaurants / Cafés / Bars Sweets and Confectioneries / Food Apparel / Jewelry

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A café that is proud of its aromatic coffee, with beans that are ground to order, and i ts f resh ly baked, f lu f fy bread. I ts focus on freshness is ev ident in the handmade sandwiches that are prepared on site at each outlet, in volumes that are just enough for sale. The popular CHOCOCRO also comes in seasonal flavors. It is a café with a varied menu that includes drinks and desserts, and the café staff wil l welcome you with warm smiles!

St. Marc Café Sugamo Coffee and Light Meals 6

3- 27- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5961-1309 07: 00 – 22: 00 Open every day

Since 1995, this outlet has been in operation in the hospitable Sugamo area for the last 21 yea rs . O lde r v i s i t o r s a re ve r y much welcome (young people too) ! Drop by on your way back from vis i t ing the Togenuki Jizo. We recommend the classic Ten Don. The menu changes with the seasons, so we also recommend the seasonal Ten Don. The restaurant also serves del icious soba and udon noodles.

Tempura Tendon Tenya SugamoDelicious Ten Don (tempura on a bed of rice) 9

Hosaka Building, 3- 27-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915-7973 11: 00 – 23: 00 Open every day

Restaurants / Cafés / Bars

Bes ides pas ta , cu r r y and sandw iches , the café also serves desserts packed with seasonal f ru i ts and cake sets as par t o f i ts menu, just what you’d expect f rom a Western-sty le confect ionery shop. W i th their attentive attitude and polite customer s e r v i c e , t h e s h o p a i m s t o b e N o . 1 i n providing its customers with peace of mind on their purchases. Be sure to stop by if you get tired of walking!

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3- 27- 6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3910- 5900 Open 9: 00 – 22: 00(Weekdays, Saturdays) 9: 00 – 21: 00(Sundays, National Holidays) Open every day

Ginza Cozy Corner Sugamo North ExitWestern Confectionery Sales and Light Meals Café

14Get authentic Yakiniku at reasonable prices. Meat that is directly purchased from Shibaura and fresh meat that is specially selected by the chef are available, along with homemade pickles such as kimchi. Charcoal gri l ls are avai lable on the f irst f loor, whi le spacious Japanese-style "Horigotatsu" tables (tables above a cavity in the floor where you can sit with your legs relaxed) are available on the second f loor. Banquets can a lso be held (max. 32 seats). Gather here with your family and friends to enjoy a relaxing meal together.

Yakiniku SanpukuEasy and Authentic Yakiniku

3 - 26 - 3 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915- 0212 Mon – Sat: 17: 00 – 04: 00 (last order at 03: 00) Sun: 17: 00 – 02: 00 (last order at 01: 00) Closed on Tuesdays

18This sushi restaurant was opened in 1923 and cont inues to preserve the tradit ional taste of sushi. The restaurant interior has a relaxing retro feel with its sense of nostalgia. Quality, fresh fish caught that day as well as seasonal f ish are selected and purchased directly from Tsuki j i Fish Market. You’l l be able to enjoy fresh and delicious sushi here at reasonable prices. The restaurant is also well-stocked with rare sake (Dassai Juyondai etc.) and shochu (Aka Kirishima, Mitake etc.).

Kamei Sushi Old-fashioned Edo-style Sushi

3 - 29 -10 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03 - 3915 - 0633 11: 00 – 22: 00 Closed on Thursdays (except 4th, 14th, 24th of the month and public holidays)

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Please visit Zao Sugamo No. 1.

24Zao Sugamo No. 1 A Restaurant that Women Will Find Welcoming

3- 28-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3910- 4240 Mon: 11: 00 – 22: 00 Tues-Sun, Public Holidays: 11: 00 – 04: 00 Open every day

26A t o u r s t o re , w e p u rc h a s e d o m e s t i c a l l y farmed eel directly from the wholesalers. We serve cus tomers ee l p repared in the Sak i (Shirayaki) method and the Honyaki method. The local sake picked meticulously by the store owner inc ludes Asah i Shuzo’s “Asah iyama Hyakujuhai”, “Kubota Senju”, “Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo”, “Koshu / Senshin Junmai Daiginjo”, and “Maboroshi no Sake / Koyu”. The extensive selection also includes “Dassai 50”, “Namachozo Sake / Sugamo Hito”, “Genshu / Komoriku No Sato” and “Nihonshu-do + 19 Super Dry Kobai”.

Unagi Nagashima Japanese Cuisine (Eel, Yanagawa Nabe, Sashimi, Tempura & More)

3- 28-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 3255 11: 00 – 21: 00 (Closed 20: 00 on irregular days, please contact the restaurant) Closed on irregular days

41We accept reservations via phone.Reception Time: Within business hoursBreakfastBusiness Hours: 07: 00 - 10: 00Pricing: Reservation 1, 500 JPY (tax incl); Walk-in 1, 700 JPY (tax incl)Japanese food buffet styleLunch 11: 30 - 15: 00 (Last entry 14: 30) Dinner 17: 30 – 22: 00 ( Last call 21: 30) Other DetailsBusiness hours subject to change to accommodate rental events.* Spend more than 2, 000 JPY to get 2 hours free hotel parking (Repark Parking Lot)

Japanese Diner “Shingen Tsutsumi”

2- 9-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 6903-7707

34The McDonald’s outlet at the Sugamo Station Shopping Street is a hospitable place that even senior cit izens wil l f ind welcoming to v is i t . The out let is especia l ly bust l ing on the 4 th, 14 th and 24th of each month. It’s the per fect s top on your way back f rom shopping. Popular i tems include the soft serve ice cream, coffee, Fi l let-O-Fish and apple pie.

McDonald's Sugamo A Convenient Store That's Open 24 hours

3- 31-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 2340 Open 24 hours Open every day

A café that caters to adu l t tastes whi ls t cherishing the Japanese café culture that i s s l ow l y d i s appea r i ng . You can en j o y authentic Nel Drip coffee or milk coffee with sandwiches in a relaxing environment. The café is especially proud of its Brown Sugar Mi lk Coffee, in which the mi ld sweetness of the brown sugar can be tasted in the delicious milk coffee.

45Ueshima Coffee Sugamo A Café for Grown-ups

2-1- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5907- 4017 Mon – Fri: 07: 00 – 22: 00 Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 07: 30 – 22: 00 Open every day

We are a Japanese confect ionery s to re establ ished over 150 years ago. Records o f our confect ionery bus iness has been found from 1861. While preserving tradition, the shop cont inues to incorpora te new t e c h n i q u e s i n t o i t s “ J o N a m a g a s h i ” ( t radi t ional Japanese confect ionery) that express the changing of the seasons. With an eye on keeping the food natural, no additives are used in these handmade delicacies.

50Fukushima-ya Excellent Japanese Confectionery and Café

1F, Dai-ichi Fukushima Building, 2-1-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 3330 09: 00 – 19: 00 Closed on Wednesdays

Only a 30 seconds’ walk from the north exit of the Sugamo Stat ion, th is restaurant is easily accessible. The popular “Tokusen Fuji Soba” ( 400 JPY) only takes approximately 4 minutes to serve after your order, so you can enjoy a delightfully easy dining experience. The restaurant is bright and clean with plenty of space between the seats. This creates an atmosphere that is welcoming even to female diners.

52Fuji Soba Sugamo Station Delicious Soba

2-1-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915- 6211 Open 24 hours Open every day

Jus t 1 m inu tes ’ wa lk f rom the Sugamo Station North Exit, this is a restaurant where you can experience the retro atmosphere of the Showa era. The most popular item is the “Gyumotsu Nikomi” (braised beef offal). The restaurant serves fresh items purchased and delivered daily directly from Shibaura, including var ious types of offa l . With this cozy and relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant is one that even first-timers will enjoy.

56Nikomi Sennari Restaurant Serving Delicious Braised Dishes

B1-1F, Yutaka Building, 2- 3- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 9479 16: 00 – 23: 00 Closed on Sundays and New Year's Holiday

54The perfect place to come with your family when you're getting ready to work hard at school or at the workplace! With a history of 60 years, the restaurant is loved not just by the locals, but also by foreigners. With its attentive service and carefully selected ingredients, you can enjoy a leisurely and pleasant meal here. We look forward to your patronage.

Tonkatsu Tonpei Invigorating Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlets)

1F, Morikawa Building No. 2, 2-1- 6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3910- 5385 11: 30 – 15: 00 / 17: 30 – 21: 00 Closed on Sundays

We have a wide selection of fresh seafood ingredients. Enjoy your meal with peace of mind, thanks to our transparent bill ing. We also accommodate parties, so please don't hesitate to use our place!Due to renovation of the original bui lding, we are currently running our business at a temporary store for a while.

55Edomae Sushi Sushitsune Sugamo Delicious Sushi, Delicious Japanese Cuisine

Daini Fukushima Bldg., 1F, 2- 3- 3 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 0914 11: 00 – 23: 00 Open every day

Set up in Sugamo in 1957 , the cu r ren t owner is the 2nd generation owner of the restaurant. The restaurant has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.Our popular menu is the set meal of the day that you can eat for lunch with just one coin. You can choose from 2 - 3 selections.The restaurant is a lways l ively and fu l l of customers, some of whom visit on almost a daily basis.

57Yutaka Shokudo A Nostalgic Cafeteria

1F, Daiichi Yutaka Building, 2- 4- 3 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3917- 0816 11: 00 – 21: 00 Closed on Saturdays

Specially selected ingredients come together in d ishes that su i t Japanese taste buds. This restaurant has a black and white based modern Western-style interior. On level 4 , a banquet area that seats up to 20 people is available. You can enjoy the classic à la carte dishes or noodles full of fresh seafood, as well as set meals that come with shark fin soup and dessert. On level 5 , there is a banquet area that seats up to 60 people.

48Taiheihanten Chinese Cuisine in a Trendy Restaurant

4F, Taihei Aji Building, 2-1- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03 - 3910 -7144 11: 00 – 14: 30/ 17: 00 – last order at 20: 30 Open almost every day (Closed on irregular days)

I n opera t ion s ince 1966 , th i s i s a we l l -established Yakiniku restaurant. Large blocks of meat are cut and served in the traditional way. Almost al l of the food is handmade. Karubi (short ribs) and Tan-shio (beef tongue) are recommended. The store is right in front of Sugamo Station. You will feel right at home in this comfortable restaurant.

51Yakiniku Kongoen Well-established Yakiniku Restaurant

2F, Tsukamoto Shoji Building, 2-1-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 8929 11: 00 – 04: 00 Open every day (excluding New Year's holiday)

29A dessert shop with an ambience reminiscent o f t h e t e a h o u s e s i n K y o t o . T h e s h o p believes in hand making its products, right down to the ing red ien ts . The s igna tu re item, “Mamekan” (small cubes of agar jelly) i s made wi th red beans f rom Hokka ido, cooked with salt ti l l plump. The balance of f lavors with the homemade agar je l ly and secret black honey sauce is unparalleled. In addition, seasonal items such as Imoni Udon (simmered potatoes) (from autumn to winter), and strawberry shaved ice (from spring to summer) etc. are available.

Yume No Aji Kirin Kuzumochi, Mamekan, Anmitsu and Kakigori (glutinous rice cakes, agar jelly and shaved ice)

3- 30-11 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3917-7166 11: 00 – last order at 20: 00 Closed on irregular days (once per month)

44Ingredients and vegetables are carefu l ly selected based on the season. The Kamameshi (tradit ional Japanese rice dish made in a kettle) made with Koshihikari r ice is part icu lar ly wel l - received. Pr ivate rooms are available, whether it’s for lunch after Buddhist rites, celebratory events, or welcome parties at night. Lunch of the day, starting from ¥ 750Broiled eel set meal, starting from ¥ 2, 600You can a l so make rese r va t i ons us i ng Gurunavi.

Funaichi Izakaya Serving Fresh Fish and Vegetables

2- 2-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3576- 2727 11: 30 – 23: 30 Open every day

A restaurant serv ing gr i l led skewers and yakitori. There’s also a wide selection of high balls. The restaurant has a relaxed ambience where you can choose to sit at tables or at the counter, so it’s easy to come for a drink even if you’re alone. Popular items include tori-tsumami (bite size chicken) and premium liver which tastes like foie gras. A Sugamo original menu is also served at lunch.

25Teshigotoya Fukunotori Come Here for Grilled Skewers and Yakitori

2F, Oki Building, Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5980- 2560 Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11: 30 – 14: 30 (last orders at 14: 00 ) Dinner: 17: 00 – 23: 30 (last

order at 23:15) Open every day

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W e o f f e r K a g o s h i m a ' s b l a c k p o r k t o customers at an astoundingly low price. Our black pork loin steak is exquisite. Have a try!In addition, our Japanese okonomiyaki and cod roe cheese monjayak i are a lso very popular.We also have a wide select ion of course meals, and we can accommodate various requests.

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2F, 3- 28- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915- 3333 Mon – Fri: 17: 00 – 23: 30 Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 12: 00 – 23: 00 Closed: None

Teppanyaki Ajisen Okonomiyaki and Monjayaki21Sugamo Tokiwa Shokudo Sugamo Station

3- 28- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5980- 9363 10: 00 – 23: 00 (last orders at 22: 30) Open every day

38Enraiya

3- 31- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3940-7770 11: 30 –14: 30 17: 30 – 22: 30 Closed: Second Tuesday of the month

32Pastaio Labo

3- 30- 8-B1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5944- 5433

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Restaurants / Cafés / Bars Sweets and Confectioneries / Food Sweets and Confectioneries / Food Apparel / Jewelry Beauty Related Various Products

28A beauty salon that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can easily use. With a focus on healing the senses, customers can relax in the salon's calm environment. Bal inese head spa (cream bath) is available. We will take care of all of your hair and scalp worries.

hair & spa baboo Leave Your Hair and Scalp Care to Us

1F, Yoneda Building, 3- 29- 6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915- 5758 09 : 00 – 19 : 00 ( last appointments at 18 : 00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Public

Holidays) Tuesdays and 3rd Monday of the month

5A warm and unique shop located in town. Here, you can find a balanced selection of Japanese and Western confectionery that are great as gifts. We recommend the Chidori Manju, which comes fi l led with white bean paste, or the Tokyo l imited edition version that has egg yolk mixed into the white bean paste. Another product that's available only in Tokyo is the Sumidagawa, a bun with a nostalgic aroma of cinnamon.

Chidoriya Sohonke Become familiar with Chidori Manju and Tirolian

3- 27- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3917- 4166 9: 00 – 19: 00 Open every day

53We are Fukufuku Manju, a nostalgic manju shop that has continued making manju using the same method since our establishment in Showa 31 ( 1956 ). Our anman bun was recently selected as one of the big four of Japan in a TV show!Our popu la r p roducts a re the Fuku fuku Happy Cheese with its impactful appearance, soft texture, and mild sweetness, and the coffee-flavored Daifuku rice cake.Please give our products a try.

Surugaya Fukufuku Manjuu Yummy Manju

2-1- 6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3917- 5571 10:30 – 18:30 Closed on Mondays (if it falls on 4th, 14th or 24th of month, the shop will be closed on the following day instead)

72In ex istence s ince 1897 , th is is the on ly place in Tokyo where you can purchase the Kaburagien tea that won at the Tokyo Tea Fair and placed top at the Kansai Tea Fair. Including the top tea in Japan, a wide variety of teas are stocked to the delight of everyone in Sugamo. The teas in the shop are all gems that were carefully picked by the owner. It is a recommended stop for anyone who wants to enjoy the taste of real tea!

Kaburagien Injecting New Sense into a Traditional World

1-12-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3941- 4567 09: 00 – 19: 30 Closed on Sundays and public holidays

23Estab l i shed in 1937 , th is confect ionery shop started out in Otsuka and is known for its Monaka (azuki bean jam sandwich) that come with 5 types of f i l l ings. The Monaka are shaped like auspicious gourds and are made for customers to en joy as a lucky snack. Other than Monaka, a wide variety of Japanese confectionery l ike Dorayaki (red bean pancake) and Sugamo’s famous Shio Daifuku (salt and bean mochi dumpling) are also available.

Sennari Monaka Main Store Abundant Japanese Confectionery (Monaka, Dorayaki)


37Who knew there was a shop l i ke th is in Sugamo?! Sugamo’s famous Warabi Mochi Motoko - a shop that even the locals get exci ted about. Brown sugar, muscovado sugar, green tea, seasonal warabi mochi and 3- 5 types of warabi mochi are stocked; perfect as gi fts or dessert! We’re looking forward to welcoming you at the store.

Warabi Mochi Motoko (chewy mochi coated in nutty soybean powder and syrup)

3- 31- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5394-1830 10: 00 – 17: 00 Closed on Mondays

33An established store selling Western apparel that has been around since around 1926. The shop stocks a variety of items that appeal to the fashionable woman. Feast your eyes on the colorful clothing for every season lining the store. The good selection of Japan-made apparel is also another reason to visit. The abundance of choice is a reason why there are many long-time regulars at the shop.

Oshare Yohin Nakaya An Assortment of Fashionable Goods

3- 30- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 4347 10: 00 – 18: 00 Closed on irregular days

43Re lax ing bout ique located two minutes o n f o o t f ro m J R S u g a m o S t a t i o n , a n d ten minutes on foot f rom the A 3 ex i t o f the Toe i Mi ta L ine. We se l l c lo thes f rom var ious makers such as Wor ld , Brenda, Cosette Creation, Undici Nove, etc. Other than c lothes, we a lso have bags, shoes, accessories, and more. We will be waiting for your visit.

Boutique MITSUWA A Womenswear Shop Where You Can Shop At Your Own Pace

2- 2- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 6287 10: 00 – 18: 00 Closed on Sundays and public holidays

7Tamura Fruit Shop A Unique Fruit Shop in Sugamo

Th i s f r u i t shop was es t ab l i s hed i n t he shopping street right after the war. You will of course find fresh fruit on the shelves, but it even stocks items like rosewood, turmeric and Jerusa lem ar t ichoke that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. From seasonal fruits to rare fruits, or items like the Matatabi (silvervine) from Iwate and Aomori, the shop stocks all kinds of healthy produce sourced from around Japan. Why not stop by this unique fruit shop in Sugamo?

3- 27- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3917- 5332 09: 00 – 21: 00 Closed on irregular days ( 3 days a month)

27Karin No Matsugishi The Place for All Things Chinese Quince

Here, Chinese quince is available almost all year round. The sight of raw quince l ined up on the shop shelves between October and April is a tradition in Sugamo. Over 10 types of processed quince are also available, including quince pickled in honey or syrup. Onl ine purchase is now avai lable. Quince toner (skincare) is another popular product. Around June, the shop is also stocked with other rare fruits.

3- 28-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 5547 09: 00 – 20: 00 Closed:Not fixed (four times a month)

59Okashi No Machioka Sugamo Enriching Hearts with Delicious Sweets

Snacks, chocolates, candy, gum and more. F rom the t rendy to the nos ta lg ic – th i s store is stocked with approximately 1 , 000 varieties for you to pick from. There are over 160 Okashi No Machioka stores across the city, and the Sugamo store was opened in June 2013. Do visit this store for sweets at reasonable prices.

2- 4-2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 0822 10:00 – 21:00 Closed on New Year’s Day

A t r u s t e d s c h o o l u n i f o r m s p e c i a l i s t established in 1926. The company provides a t o t a l se r v i ce t ha t i nc l udes p l ann i ng , manufactur ing, repair and sale of school uni forms. On-si te serv ice is avai lable for schools located far away. The company is current ly contracted with pr ivate schools mainly in Tokyo but also works with schools in Saitama and Kanagawa.

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3- 30- 9 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 2844 09: 00 – 18: 00 Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Paris Co., Ltd Total Service for Uniform Tailoring

We are a silk specialty store, welcoming the fifteenth year since our opening at Sugamo Shopping Street. We have a wide product selection ranging from goods made of si lk such as undergarments, socks, pajamas, cut-and-sews, shir ts, and sweaters. The products inside the store are focused on 100% silk products. Silk is the best material as i t l ight and feels warm to the skin and stays comfortable even when you are sweaty. Please try our products.

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Kinu-no-Mise (The Silk Store) Kenkoya A Shop Specializing in Silk That’s Kind on the Skin

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2- 9- 5 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3949- 9473

Jumbo Barber Shop 74We cu t you r ha i r i n a s t y l e tha t ' s mos t suitable for your bone structure, hair texture and hair thickness while keeping it easy to style. We do the same for perms to ensure that it is suitable for your hair texture and hairstyle. We participate in 3 competitions yearly, and we won a gold medal in the team event at the Chicago World Contest in 2008.

1- 21-11 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3944- 3976 Mon – Fri: 09: 30 – 19: 30 Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 09: 00 – 19: 00 Closed on

Mondays and 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month

Hair Fashion Shiki A Salon That Responds to Your Every Need 120%

66We a re a J a p a n e s e p u b s e r v i n g f r e s h Japanese sake and sea food i n season del ivered from fishing harbors al l over the country. Our extravagant Funamori boat and handmade course meal with a 3-hour all-you-can-drink start from ¥ 5, 000. We also have a private room from a party of 8 to 26 persons (reservation needed). We strive to have our customers tell us that the food was delicious and that they had a good time.

Uomasu Sugamo Main StoreLocal fish and 40 types of local Japanese sake directly shipped from around Japan

B1, Kamino Building, 2- 5- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5961-1680 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11: 30 – 14: 30, 16: 30 – 24: 00 Tue:11: 30 – 14: 00,17: 00 – 24: 00 Sat, Sun, Holidays:12: 00 – 23: 00 Closed on 2nd Sunday of the month

65Our employees await your vis it with fresh seafood and delicious sake ready!Banquet with al l-you-can-dr ink: ¥ 3 , 500 -¥ 5, 000.You can use the place for three hours instead of two from Mondays through Thursdays.Tatami room max 35 persons.

Uosen Suisan Sakanaya Dojo Sugamo-Ekimae

Miyako Bldg. B1F, 2- 5- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5980- 2525 Mon:16: 00 – 24: 00 Tue – Fri; 11: 30 – 14: 00(lunch), 16: 00 – 24: 00(dinner) Sat:11: 30 – 24: 00 Sun: 11: 30 – 23: 00 p.m. Closed: None

73KUSHIKOMA Ikoshi Shochu and Local Sake

This is the age of sake and the mellow/dry taste of “Junmai” (a premium type of sake). You won't get bored of the delicious taste of the local sake. Shochu – the more you know it, the deeper it is. The “katsu” (sweet potato) shochu is especially recommended. In any case, this hideout is where you can savor delicious seasonal liquor and food.

1F, Tsuchihashi Building, 1-18-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3945-1320 Mon – Sun, Public Holidays: 17: 30 – 01: 00 Closed on irregular days

11A warm and familiar local community-based shop. The shop interior and decorations are also meticulously arranged. We run free cell phone functionality briefing sessions every Tuesday and Friday for elderly customers. Why not experience the unique customer service of the Sugamo outlet for yourself?

DoCoMo Shop Sugamo Station Cell Phones

3- 27- 6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 0120-184- 608 10: 00 – 19: 00 Closed on 3rd Wednesdays

12We are a store sel l ing local specialt ies to Tokyo , managed by s tuden ts o f Ta i sho University. We aim to build a mutual relation w i th Sugamo, wh i le p romot ing reg iona l information and selling products from towns in the northern part of Miyazaki: Nobeoka, Hyuga, and Takachiho. Furthermore, we sell fine items from all corners of Japan, going by the concept of "delicious towns of Japan." We also sell local sake.

The Gamall Third Store

3- 27- 6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5980-7606 10: 00 – 17: 30 Closed: Wednesdays *closed on dates ending in 4

http://www.baboo-job.com

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2(A medical station in town)Some of the things you might overhear in this store are “I saw you on TV yesterday” and “Good luck in the Olympics!” The staff are ready to greet you brightly as they offer a w ide range o f t rea tments su i tab le fo r children, the elderly, and even top athletes. The orthopedic clinic aims to be the first stop for Sugamo residents’ daily medical care and injuries/illnesses.

Sugamodoshinkyu Acupuncture Supporting a Healthy Lifestyle

3- 27-10 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3576- 5590 09: 00 – 12: 30 / 15: 00 – 20: 00 Closed on Sundays and public holidays (closed on Saturday afternoons)

30A shop wh ich p laces impor tance on i t s Sugamo customers and pays attention to stocking products that will delight. The shop re-opened in March 2014 after renovations. Replacement of watch batteries at 100 JPY Cit izen watches and more at a uni form price of 999 JPY (over 500 designs)

# over 20,000 pieces of the 999 JPY watches are usually kept in stock

Shobido Your Trusted Watch Retailer

3- 30-10 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3917- 6164 08: 30 – 17: 00 Open every day

13An electronics store that opened in 1973 and that is held dear to the residents of Sugamo. Have a question? We’l l personally answer all of your enquiries. Feel free to drop in and get electrical equipment changed, replace a switch or out let , or just to get an i tem repaired (even if it was purchased elsewhere). We aim to change our customers’ frowns into smiles!

Murakami Denki Sugamo’s Electronics Store

3- 26- 6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 0101 Mon – Sat: 09: 00 – 20: 00 Public Holidays: 10: 00 – 19: 00 Closed on Sundays

68A Buddhist a l tar, a l tar f i t t ings and rosary special ist. Whi le preserving tradit ion, the store also looks to bring in new items. 90% of the staff hold Buddhist service coordinator qua l i f i ca t ions . S ince i t s es tab l i shment , the store’s motto has been to “Provide a wide var iety of goods whi le being kind to customers and serving them with a smile,” and through this, they deliver products that meet the customers’ needs.

Eirakudo Sugamo Buddhist Altar, Altar Fittings and Rosary Specialist

3-17-17 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 0120-760- 417 09: 30 – 18: 00 ( 09: 00 – 19: 00 on Temple Festival days) Open every day

64Seibundo Book Store is just a hair’s breadth a w a y f r o m t h e S u g a m o S t a t i o n . I t i s spacious and bright, creating a welcoming atmosphere. A wide genre o f books are available so everyone, regardless of age or gender, can browse at their leisure. Right by the door, you’ll find no shortage of customers browsing through the magazines. Come here i f you’re looking to spend a relaxing t ime browsing for books.

Seibundo Book Store Sugamo Station A Bookstore in Sugamo

1F, Miyako Building, 2- 5- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915- 8863 Mon – Sat: 10: 00 – 24: 00 Sunday, Public Holidays: 10: 00 – 21: 00 Open every day

19Family Mart A Handy Convenience Store

The friendly and cheerful staff will welcome you at this Family Mart near the train station. Facing the shopping street , th is store is lively with a wide range of customers. Don’t hesitate to drop by and grab some everyday items on your way back from shopping.

3- 28- 9 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5961- 5799 Open 24 hours Open every day

15Veli Dental Clinic Listening to our patients is our number one priority

We are a dental clinic located two minutes on foot from JR Sugamo Station. We perform general dentistry, implant treatment focusing on o r thodon t i cs , t rea tmen t fo r sudden problems such as broken teeth, and second opinion consultation.I f you would l ike to whiten your teeth, we perform in-office whitening for ¥ 8, 640 (tax i nc l . ) .We use Opa lescence Boos t , w i th a 30 -minute treatment t ime that is hot in America. (Results of treatment may vary.)

3- 25- 4 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5980- 8787 (Please make your reservations and inquries by phone.) Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 10: 30 – 19: 30 Sat: 9: 30 – 16: 00 Sun: 09: 30 – 13: 00 (for the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays of the month) Closed: Wed/ 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month

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http://www.s-kobayashi-derma.com

Sugamo Kobayashi Derma Clinic Personalized Treatment for Each Patient

This bright and lovely skin cl inic is run by a k ind fema le doc to r who i s a ce r t i f i ed dermatologist. From eczema, rashes, acne and allergies to chronic diseases, this clinic o f fe rs genera l dermato log ica l se rv ices . Add i t iona l l y, in ju ry management , tumor removal, and a wide variety of skin surgeries and cosmet ic dermato logy (such as ha i r remova l ) a re a lso ava i lab le . Regard less o f you r age , f ee l f ree t o come i n f o r a consultation for your skin conditions.

3F, Brown Tower, 2-1- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5972-1825 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9: 00 – 12: 00,15: 00 – 18: 00 Wed: 9: 00 – 12: 00 Sat 10: 00 – 13: 00(Plastic surgery treatment available on Wed, Thu, Fri) Closed on Sundays and public holidays

35100 Yen Shop Silk A Wide Variety of Products

The familiar 100 Yen Shop Silk is packed full of convenient items. There is so much variety that you might even wonder, “you mean they even sell this stuff at 100 JPY?” The shop has a warm atmosphere and is always full of people. The owner wears a warm smile and is always happy to tell you more about the products if you need help.

3- 31- 5 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5961-1280 09: 00 – 21: 30 Open every day

61SEIYU Sugamo Large Store Providing Convenience for Your Daily Needs

Jus t 1 m inu tes ’ wa lk f rom the Sugamo Station, SEIYU Sugamo aims to be the most affordable shop in the area. You wi l l f ind groceries in the basement, women’s fashion, cosmetics and medicine on the first floor, and menswear, childrenswear and home goods on the second f loor. The store is stocked wi th a w ide var ie ty o f da i l y necess i t ies . Underground parking is also available (free for 1 hour if you make purchases of 2 , 000 JPY or more).

2- 6-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3917-7121 Open 24 hours (Excluding 2F which is open 09: 00 – 23: 00) Open every day

1Fukuro Pharmacy Pharmacy and Shiseido Cosmetics

P h a r m a c e u t i c a l s , o v e r t h e c o u n t e r medicat ion, hygiene products and other consumables are a l l ava i lab le here. The only place in Sugamo where Odoremin and Jakko can be found. The Shiseido cosmetics corner includes a service counter so you can take your time to check out the products or ask questions to the staff. You can even get a skin diagnosis when the beauty counter staff are around.

3 - 27- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03 - 3918 - 2491 Mon – Fri: 09 : 30 – 20 : 45 Sat: 09: 30 – 20: 00 Closed on Sundays and public holidays

67Atré Vie Expand on the Richness and Enjoyment of Living

1-16- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku Shopping: 08: 00 – 22: 00 Restaurant & Café: 11: 00 – 23: 00 Open every day

20Uta Hiroba Sugamo Karaoke with Great Service

Enjoy 30 minutes of daytime karaoke with free-f low soft drinks included for 140 JPY! There are free-flow packages for alcoholic drinks as well, and over 200 types of drinks available! For patrons over 60 , just use the si lver card and get a 30% discount on weekdays. Bring along your identification card to enjoy the privileges immediately. You can get food at 280 JPY per item and satisfy your hunger for a low price! If you’re thinking, “I want to sing”, “I’m hungry” or “I want to drink”, then this is the perfect place to go.

4F, Momoka Minamoto Building, 3- 28- 9 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915- 3351 11: 00 – 06: 00 Open every day

60New Taihei Well-established Pachinko Parlor that Grows with the Area

W i t h a h i s t o r y o f 6 5 y e a r s , t h i s i s a n establishment that has grown along with the area. It’s run with the aim of touching the hearts of its customers. With 337 pachinko machines and 232 slot machines, the parlor has the most machines out of all the parlors in the area. In l ine with customer needs, a variety of options including 1 JPY pachinko and 5 JPY slots are avai lable. The par lor places importance on new initiatives and the expectations of its regular customers.

2- 4-13 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3910-7122 10: 00 – 22: 45 Open every day

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http://www.jokyu.jp/

A r e a l e s t a t e c o m p a n y l o c a t e d a l o n g Sakuranamiki-dori Street between Sugamo Station and Otsuka. Our history has been intertwined with Sugamo's since Showa 28 ( 1953). We’ll help you with rentals, buying/selling, and even consult on inheritance and effective land use. We aim to be an honest and passionate partner that provides you with peace of mind. Our team is working together to advance the development of this area.Homepage: http://www.jokyu.jp

Jokyu Co., Ltd We’ll Look After Your Properties

3- 26- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3576-1511 09: 30 – 18: 00 Closed on Wednesdays

8Balance Care Sugamo Closest clinic from Sugamo Station

Our original muscle manipulative therapy is a healing method that aims to heighten natural healing power by increasing the flexibility of the muscles, backbone, and various joints, while improving blood circulation, fixing body balance, and invigorating the body.We also offer acupuncture to signif icantly increase the effects of treatment.Treatment for sudden injuries (sprain, neck pain, strained back, etc.) can be covered with insurance as well.

2F, 3- 27-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 6875-7411 Mon, Thu: 9: 00 – 20: 00 Tue, Wed:Fri 9: 00 – 22: 00 Sat: 9: 00 – 17: 00 Closed: Sundays, National Holidays

62Sundrug Sugamo

2- 5- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5961- 8021 10: 00 – 22:15

49Local-based karaoke box is now open in Sugamo.Enjoy a fun t ime with fami ly and friends at Karaoke Club Dam.The kids' room is avai lable for customers with chi ldren.The party room can hold up to 30 people.Dual projector room has an impressive large screen.We accommodate various uses from solo karaoke, work meetings, group screening by projecting from your mobile phone, etc.Come by our karaoke box for all your needs.

Karaoke CLUB DAM Resort Sugamo-Ekimae All-purpose karaoke box that can serve various uses

Taihei Aji no Bldg. 1F, 2-1- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3910-7143 11: 00 – 5: 00 the next day Closed: None

http://karaokeclub.jp

63W e h a v e 3 0 2 � u n i t s o f ¥ 4 p a c h i n k o machines, 50 units of ¥1 pachinko machines, and 95 units of ¥ 20 pachinko machines over two floors.We work in high spirits every day to ensure our regulars and new customers can have fun. Please come and play at our place.

Sugamo Kaikan A Lively Pachinko / Pachislot Store


http:// 16940.p-world.jp

http://www.veridental.com

17Pitat House Sugamo Asahi Sekkei Kikaku Co., Ltd. Ask us if you have any question regarding real estate.

Pitat House Sugamo introduces property for lease and sale, performs lease management, and accepts property sa le consul tat ions centered around Yamanote Line Sugamo Station, Komagome Station, Otsuka Station, and Toei Mita Line Nishi-sugamo Stat ion. Other than real estate consultation including inheritance and voluntary sale, you can also consult us about renovations and building designs.

1F, AXIA Sugamo, 3- 29-11 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 5555 10: 00 – 19: 00 Closed: New Year's Holiday

http://www.asahisekkeikikaku.com

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TempleShrineSchoolToiletMulti-purpose toilet

BankPost OfficeHospitalPolice DepartmentFire Department

Government OfficeBus StopTraffic LightsCherry BlossomsMaple

Kyu Furukawa Garden

Shinshoji TempleShinshoji Temple

Remains of Meiji Girl’s SchoolRemains of Meiji Girl’s School

Remains of Sugamo Police StationRemains of Sugamo Police Station

Remains of “Shirokiya” Department StoreRemains of “Shirokiya” Department Store

Remains of Takio Izawa HouseRemains of Takio Izawa House

Remains of Ganken ByoinRemains of Ganken Byoin

Remains of Katei GakkoRemains of Katei Gakko

Remains of Shibusawa EstateRemains of Shibusawa Estate

Remains of Yoiku-inRemains of Yoiku-in

Somei YoshinoSugamo Sakura RoadSomei YoshinoSugamo Sakura Road

Tokugawa Yoshinobu Umeyashiki RuinsTokugawa Yoshinobu Umeyashiki Ruins

Old Sugamo Medicinal GardensOld Sugamo Medicinal Gardens

Seed-Sellers of SugamoSeed-Sellers of Sugamo

Sugamo ParkSugamo ParkOtsuka ParkOtsuka Park

Minami-Otsuka ParkMinami-Otsuka Park

Utsusemi BridgeUtsusemi Bridge

Miyanaka ParkMiyanaka Park

Tanihatagawa RiverTanihatagawa River

Rikugi-en GardensRikugi-en Gardens

Edobashi ParkEdobashi Park

Somei CemeterySomei Cemetery

Senkawa Josui ParkSenkawa Josui Park

Tenso ShrineTenso Shrine

Shusse Inari ShrineShusse Inari Shrine

Otori ShrineOtori Shrine

Sugawara ShrineSugawara Shrine

Sarutahiko OkamiSarutahiko Okami

Tofukuji TempleTofukuji Temple

Honmyoji TempleHonmyoji Temple

Hakusenji TempleHakusenji Temple

Shoho-inShoho-in

Jigenji TempleJigenji Temple

Hojoji TempleHojoji Temple

Dainichi-doDainichi-do

Sozenji TempleSozenji Temple

Zenyoji TempleZenyoji Temple

Myogyoji TempleMyogyoji Temple

Saihoji TempleSaihoji Temple

Toden Arakawa Line

Sugamoshinden Station,Toden Arakawa Line

Otsukaekimae Station,Toden Arakawa Line

Koshinzuka Station,Toden Arakawa Line

Shinkoshinzuka Station,Toden Arakawa Line

Nishigahara 4cyome Station,Toden Arakawa Line

Asukayama Station,Toden Arakawa Line

Takinogawa 1chome Station,Toden Arakawa Line

Toei Mita Line

Jizo-dori Street (Nakasendo)

Nanboku Line

Nishigahara Station,Nanboku Line

Komagome Station,Nanboku Line

Otsuka Station, JR Yamanote Line

Sugamo Station, Toei Mita Line

Nishisugamo Station, Toei Mita Line

Komagome Station, JR Yamanote LineKomagome Station, JR Yamanote Line

Sugamo Station, JR Yamanote Line

JR Yamanote Line

Remains of Daito Eiga Sugamo Film StudioRemains of Daito Eiga Sugamo Film Studio

Around the Sugamo area there are a large number of temples, shrines, historic buildings and parks beloved by people throughout the ages.Why not take our Osampo Map in one hand and leisurely explore the deep history of Sugamo?

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Parks / Gardens

Historic landmark

Banks / Real Estate Other

16We strive to assist with making "End-of-life" plans, something which is very important in this day and age. “End-of-l ife” does not simply mean taking actions in preparation for one’s f ina l days, but a lso to have an understanding that the end is near, and to prepare oneself by living fully in the present. Therefore, it is essential to convey to those important to you just who “you” are, and to leave behind a legacy for them that is more than just worldly properties.

Sudo Funeral Service To Part with Reverence, to Remember with Form

3- 24-13 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 0120-199- 949 / 03- 3910- 2410 24-hour reception (Free consultation) Open every day

58Dai-ichi Kangyo Credit Cooperative Sugamo We put great importance on mutual connection with the region, and we contribute to everyone's happiness.

We run a credit union with warmth and ease.We accept various consultations from our customers, and we strive to become a credit un ion that contr ibutes to the reg ion and society. We are waiting to welcome you with our bright smiles.

2- 4- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918- 0401 Mon – Fri: 9: 00 – 16: 00 / ATM 8: 00 – 21: 00 Closed:Sat, Sun, Holidays

70Nitto Apartments Apartment for Rent

With its location right in front of the station, there’s no need to worry about sudden rainy days! Shopping is also convenient with a Seiyu store close by.

2- 4-13 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3910- 8110 Manager's’ Office: Mon - Sat: 8:00 – 17:00 Manager's’ Office: Sundays - Holidays

71Toshima-ku Komagome Community Workshop Production and Sales of Textiles and Washi Paper Goods

Aside f rom independent product ion, we a l so accep t va r i ous commiss ion work , from general enclosing/packaging/sealing to labels/seals for direct marketing letters ( among ou r c l i en ts a re s to res f rom the Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street Area). We also handle more complicated requests depending on the type of work. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for our rates.

4-7-1 Komagome, Toshima-ku 03- 3910- 2301

40APA Hotel Sugamo Station A Personal Litigation Office in Sugamo

512 guest roomsTower parking lot: 44 cars (info upon arrival) DirectionsJR Yamanote Line: 2 minutes on foot from Sugamo Station Front Gate; Toei Mita Line: in front of the A 4 Gate. Facilities:Sugamo Station Post Office/Japanese Diner “Shingen Tsutsumi”

2- 9-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5961- 0711 Checkin/Checkout: 15: 00/ 11: 00

https://www.daiichikanshin.com/

69The bank was founded in 1922 by the local people with the idea of helping each other out in times of trouble. We welcome you with warmth and delight in helping the local people build a lively community where we can all live without worries. On the 4th, 14th and 24th of each month, in tandem with the Sugamo Togenuki Jizo Temple Festival (excluding weekends and public holidays), we turn our hall into the "Omotenashi Doko" (Rest Space), for use as a free resting area, and run the “Shi No Ichi” (Four Markets) business fair. These are enjoyed by many in the community.

Sugamo Shinkin Bank Head Office Sales Department A bank that Places Hospitality First

2-10- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3918-1132 Mon – Fri: 08: 55 – 15: 00 / ATM Mon – Fri: 08: 00 – 21: 00 (until 17: 00 on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

39Available ServicesPostal/Banking / Currency Exchange / Money Transfe r /Life Insurance / ATM

Sugamo Station Post Office

2- 9-7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 3915- 5110

4Somei Sakura Law Firm A Personal Litigation Office in Sugamo

Lawyers are usual ly thought of as people from a very distant world. However, we aim to keep our roots r ight here in Sugamo in order to provide easy consultation to those in need and to become something l ike a “family doctor” of the law for all. We promise to assist you in resolving your problems with the utmost respect and sincerity.

6F, Sakuranamiki Building, 3- 26- 8 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 5972-1091 10: 00 – 18: 00 Closed Sat, Sun and Holidays

47Mister Minit Hakuyosha Sugamo Station Shoes repair, duplicate key, bag, signature seal, watch, cleaning, mending

2-1- 2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku 03- 6903- 6369 10: 00 – 20: 00 Closed on irregular days

One minu te wa lk f rom the nor th ex i t o f Sugamo Station.Feel free to talk with us for matters that other shops refuse, are not sure if it can be fixed or not, or even if you just want to know how much it will cost.Our staff's recommendation i s f u l l wash i ng o f shoes and bags and color ing that has been introduced on TV. We have a comple te qu ick menu a t our storefront!(Shoe polishing from ¥ 540, heel repair from ¥ 1, 404, duplicate key from ¥ 972)https://www.minit.co.jp

http://somei-sakura.jp

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A temple constructed in 1653 by Osho Harumi, a servant to the second generation shogun Hidetada Tokugawa and his wife. Within the premise there is a f irmly-planted 1m high stone statue of Dainichi Nyorai, or Vairocana. With the construction of Housei-in of the Shinnyo Temple on Byodo Mountain in Yushima-tenj inka, Osho Harumi took on the secular name of “Kume Suke-emon” and served the shogun and his wife as their chief male servant. After the funeral of Hidetada and his wife, it is said that Osho used the offerings received to build the Dainichi-do Temple in Sugamo, in order to give the Dainichi Nyorai statue a secure place.

Dainichi-do 5

In 1706 , a monk f rom Fukagawa by the name of J izo Hoshogen spent 15 years carving the “Edorokujizo” (Six Jizo Statues of Edo). One of them is located within Shinshoji Temple, a temple at the beginning of the old Nakasendo Trail. It is said that travelers of the Trail always prayed here for their safety along the way.On June 24 th each year, a memoria l serv ice cal led the “Hyakumanben Dainenju Kuyo” (Mi l l ion Prayer Rosary Beads Memorial Service) is held. Here, everyone prays for safety from calamities, and take turns passing around the 16-meter long Buddhist rosary along the premises.

Shinshoji Temple 8A temple said to have been constructed in 1615 by Emperor Go-Mizunoo. It was originally located in Fukagawa Honmura Town, but in 1912 it was relocated to its current location. Within its cemetery are buried the remains of many famous persons, such as Kokan Shiba, a Western-style painter and scholar f rom the late Edo era (around 1868 ) , and acquaintances of the Kira samurai family, such as Heihachiro Kobayashi, Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and Junichiro Tanizaki (only some of the bones are here, the main grave is in Hozen-in Temple in Kyoto). Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s grave was built with the same dimensions as his sitting futon, which he personally designed and cherished.

Jigenji Temple 7

Shoho-in Temple is an auxiliary temple of Shitaya Shrine, where Fujiwara no Hidesato prayed for victory before leading his army against Taira no Masakado in 940. At first the temple was located on Ueno Mountain, but it was relocated to Sannoshita, then Kurumazaka in Shitaya, and finally to its current location in 1906.

Shoho-in 9A temple re located here from Asakusa in 1910 . I t was the 2 nd place in the “Edo Sanjusankasho” (Edo’s 33 Temples of Kannon) and worshipped “Kuzuryu Kannon”, but there seems to be no remains of it now. Within the premise there are 6 folding screens brought back by Yukinaga Konishi during Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s conquest of Choson (Modern North & South Korea), which depicted the lives of people in Choson at the time.

Hakusenji Temple 10

In the Edo era, Koshinzuka in Sugamo flourished as a rest stop along the Nakasendo Trail, and it was even featured in the “Edo Meisho Zue” (Guide to Famous Spots of Edo). On the Kosh in-do stone tower in Kosh in-do Shr ine in Tokyo nowadays, one can still see restored text from 1657. Furthermore, it is also written that buried underneath is a monolith with text dating back to 1502, more than a century earlier. The god Sarutahiko Okami is also jointly worshipped in this shrine. The character for “shin” in “Koshin-do” can also be read as “Saru”, that is why the god Sarutahiko is often worshipped in Koshin-do shrines.

Sarutahiko Okami (Sugamo, Koshinzuka) 13Hosaka Tokuemon was a w ise ru le r o f Sugamo Village, and during the Edo era, from 1542 to 1555, his ancestors built an estate along the Yabatagawa River and worshipped the poet Sugawara no Michizane as the guardian god of the estate on a stretch of high ground to the east side of the premise. The shrine is also known by the name of “Koyasu Tenmangu”.This shrine is the very reason the surrounding area is often called “Tenjinyama”.Incidental ly, Jumonj i University was a Tenj inyama ranch back in the Meiji era ( 1868 - 1912).

Sugawara Shrine 14

Otori Shrine was built in 1688 to be a local Inari shrine (a shrine to worship the god “Inari”) by Shinzaemon, a resident of Sugamo. Afterwards, the Reikan-in Temple of the Nichiren school of Buddhism became its auxiliary temple, and it was put under its protection. The reason for this is said to be that during the 1844 - 1847 chrysanthemum boom in the Sugamo area, the “Oeshiki” (anniversary of a founder’s passing) held at Reikan-in Temple used chrysanthemum flowers to weave records of the life of the great monk Nichiren. 1864 was the first time the “Tori-no-Ichi” (Bird Day) ceremony was held, after that it went by the name “Otori-sama”, and became an Inari god for the people of Edo, where it continues to be loved and worshipped to the present day.

Otori Shrine 15 Shusse Inari Shrine 16Shusse Inari Shrine worships the god “Ukanomitama”, the same god as the Three Great Inari Shrines of Japan (Kyoto Fushimi etc), who governs over abundant crops, prosperous business and personal success. The shrine was relocated to its current location in 1903 due to construction to expand the Kamotsu Line running through Otsuka Station.

Tenso Shrine 17The Tenso Shrine worships the local guardian god of old Sugamo Village (which today is about half of Toshima-ku), and got its start in 1321 when the feudal lord Toshima Kagemura welcomed the god of Kotaijingu Shrine in Ise to worship. Within the grounds are a pair of massive, towering ginkgo trees called the “Husband-and-Wife Ginkgo”, which are about 600 years old and 25m tall. There is also a statue of a “Komainu” (guardian dog) breastfeeding its pup, which helps calm the hearts of visitors.

In 1880 the old Senkawa Josui Waterways area was donated by the city’s people to Tokyo city, and in 1940 it was opened as a park. It is the oldest park in Toshima-ku . The Senkawa Josu i Wate rways was a b ranch diverged from the Tamagawa Josui Waterways in 1696 to provide drinking water for the people of Edo, and it f lowed al l the way to the current Rikugi-en Gardens, Hongo and Yushima Island. There are still valves used for supplying water in the park, and underground there are diversion weirs and settling basins to draw water all the way to Rikugi-en Gardens.

Senkawa Josui Park 18Somei Cemetery used to be the grounds of an estate in Hayashida-han, of the former Harima-no-Kuni area (a region that is part of present-day Hyogo), and it got its name from a spring by the name of Somei that used to flow through the region. It is also where the Yoshino Cherry Tree comes from, which is synonymous with Japanese cherry blossoms, which local planters would sell to all around the country from the late Edo to early Meiji era. In later years it became a city cemetery, and the resting place of many famous artisans, such as the artist and scholar Kokuzo Okakura, novelist Shimei Futabatei, sculptor and poet Kotaro Takamura, and his wife, a painter, Chieko Takamura.

Somei Cemetery 19

Edobashi Park is a sunny playground located along the Yamanote Line, with equipment geared towards young children such as swings, slides and see-saws. There’s also a large, rocket-shaped toy which has become the symbol of the park. With i ts rows of cherry blossom trees surrounding the park and which stretch as far as the eye can see, this is also a famous flower-viewing spot in spring.

Edobashi Park 20

The area surrounding Gankyu-dori Street (Cancer Research Road), from the Shinden Policebox near Miyanaka Park to Otsuka Station is the Tanihatagawa River. From Otsuka Station it continues through the South Gate, and to the Koraku-en gardens. Now the river has largely become a culvert, flowing underground.

Tanihatagawa River 22

Hojoji Temple is the only temple in Toshima-ku that worships a statue of Shotoku Taishi in its Hexagonal Hall, and where one can partake in his remarkable wisdom. There is also a pure-gold statue of the great monk Shinran by the artisan Koun Takamura, open to the public once every year on the first Sunday of December. It is said that in the first years of the Taisho era (around 1912 ), one could see the platform of Otsuka Station from the premises.

Hojoji Temple 6

A Japanese garden constructed in 1702 by Yoshiyasu Yanagisawa, lord of Kawagoe-han, and who served the 5th generation shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The park is designed for leisurely strolls with ponds, hills and streams running around the premises. The name of the park comes from the “Rikugi”, or “Six Principles of Poetry” from the “Shi Jing” (Classic of Poetry), the oldest col lection of poems from China. The six principles include three styles: “Airs”, “Odes” and “Hymns”, and three formats: “straightforward narrative”, “explicit comparison” and “implied comparison”. The park is famous for its Shidare-zakura (Weeping Cherry Blossoms), azaleas, and red leaves, especially in spring and autumn when the cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are lit up respectively, turning the park into a bustling place.

Rikugi-en Gardens 21

The grounds were donated to Tokyo City by Masao Shibusawa, third son of Eiichi Shibusawa in 1938, and it was developed into a park thereafter. In the park there sti l l remains stone monoliths, belonging to the grounds of a religious university that used to be on the western side of the park in the middle-Meij i era. There is also a monument commemorating the neighborhood anti-air training performed in the presence of the Empress on May 1943, called the “Kogogu no Kahi”.

Miyanaka Park 23

Utsusemi Bridge was first constructed in 1903, with the completion of Otsuka Station. The word “Utsusemi” means the shell of a cicada. The name comes from when Emperor Meiji visited this region and saw many cicada shells left behind at the red pine trees in the local Inari Shrine. From then on the pine tree was called “Utsusemi no Matsu”, and then the bridge “Utsusemi Bridge”.

Utsusemi Bridge 24Back in the time of Japan’s involvement with the Pacific Theatre in World War 2, this park was a treatment center for wounded soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army. There is still a stone memorial of that time when this park was a home that cared for the casualties of war.

Sugamo Park 25

It is said that travelers of the Nakasendo Route often “borrowed” the porches of the homes of farmers neighboring the road as a resting place to unpack their lunchboxes. During those times some of the travellers often saw strange vegetables in the gardens of those farmers, and asked for seeds to plant on their own. And so the farmers became seed sellers as a side business.

Seed-Sellers of Sugamo 26

Saihoj i Temple was re located here in 1926 f rom Asakusa Shoten Town in Tokyo. Within the temple there is a statue of a Maneki-neko (beckoning cat), in loving memory of a cat that gave its l i fe to save i ts owner, a courtesan by the name of Usugumo Tayuu. Upon learning of her pet’s sacrifice, Usugumo was overcome with grief and made this statue in its memory.

Saihoji Temple 1

Zenyoji Temple belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism, and is a branch monastery of the Kaneij i Temple in Ueno. It goes by the alias of “Yakuozan” (representing the mountain), and also “Enjuji” (representing the temple itself), and it has deep ties to the Shobo-in Temple.It is said to have been built on Ueno Mountain between 824 - 833 by the great monk Ennin, relocated to Shitaya-Sakamoto between 1655 - 1672, and finally settling in its current location in 1912. In the main hall there is a 3m tall Enma statue, one of the Three Great Enma Statues of Edo. Within the premise there is also the grave of Kenzan Ogata (younger brother of Korin Ogata, a Japanese painter), and also the grave of Toshiko Yuasa, a female Japanese nuclear physicist who worked in France.

Zenyoji Temple 3

Myogkoji Temple is famous for being the site of the grave of Oiwa-sama, a character in the Kabuki play “Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan” (Ghost Story of Yotsuya). Within the premises there is also a statue of Kannon Bodh i sa t t va t ha t one can wash w i t h wa te r t o supposedly cure ailments, as well a memorial tower for eels.

Myogyoji Temple 2

Sozen j i Temp le was bu i l t i n 1624 unde r the a l i as o f Matsuryu-yama Sozenj i . I t has a red temple gate, with special permission from Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. This is also the family temple of Osamu Tezuka, the so-called “God of Manga”, with the graves of Osamu and his great-grandfather Ryosen Tezuka in the premise.Ryosen was a doctor who pract iced Western medicine and who studied in the Tekijuku school in Osaka, and he is the model for the character of “Ryoan” in Osamu Tezuka’s work “Hidamari no Ki” (The Tree in the Sunlight). He is also a member of the group that founded the Smallpox Vaccination Centre in 1858 (predecessor of the current Tokyo University’s Department of Medicine).*Generally not open to the public.

Sozenji Temple 4

4- 8- 42 Sugamo, Toshima-ku

2-15- 8 Nishi-Sugamo, Toshima-ku


4- 8-1 Nishi-Sugamo, Toshima-ku

Tofukuji Temple was relocated from Otsuka, Koishikawa to its current location. The surrounding area used to be prosperous for its animal husbandry, and even now there is sti l l the “Ekigyu Kuyoto” (Memorial Tower for Diseased Cows) for those animals. Furthermore, in Koshinzuka, which was built in 1904, there is a sign post reading “East is Sugamo Koshinzuka, ahead is Sugamo Prison, to the right is Otsukamichi”.

Tofukuji Temple 12Honmyoji Temple is a temple of the Hokke school of Buddhism, originally located in Maruyama, Hongo in Aichi under the name of Tokuharuyama Sojiin Honmyoji Temple. It is said to be the origin of the Meireki no Kaji (Great Fire of Meireki) (commonly named “Furisode no Kaji” or “The Long-sleeve Fire”) in 1657, the largest fire in the history of Japan which claimed the lives of 108, 000 people, however it is now considered that the Shogunate requested the temple to take the blame for the true origin of the fire. Within the premises there are also the graves of Toyama Kagemoto, the main character of the play “Saruyama no Kinsan”; Chiba Shusaku, a famous swordsman of Edo; and the grand master of the game of Go.

Honmyoji Temple 11



1- 26-10 Minami-Otsuka, Toshima-ku


4- 8- 28 Nishi-Sugamo, Toshima-ku 4- 35-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku

4- 25-15 Sengoku, Bunkyo-ku

2- 39- 5 Nishi-Sugamo, Toshima-ku

1- 37-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku

2-chome Higashi-Ikebukuro to 3-chome Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku

5- 5-1 Komagome, Toshima-ku

1- 36-1 Kami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku

1-12-10 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku

6 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku

1-7- 3 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku

3- 5 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku




5- 32-2 Sugamo, Toshima-ku

Temples Shrines Parks / Gardens

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Parks / Gardens Historic landmark

Opening in 1928 , this is a historical park with a modern atmosphere. At the time of its opening, it was a state-of-the-art facil ity with a garden for educational purposes. Between 1848 and 1854 , the area from Otsuka Hospital to here was the estate of Hidenari Mori (Hatamoto estate), of the Mori clan in Choshu-han. Everyday people, young and old, men and women, gather here to exercise to the tunes of a radio.

Otsuka Park 39A park surrounded by greenery that tells of the passing of seasons, from Yoshino Cherry blossoms in spring, to faintly-colored ginkgo trees in autumn. Within the grounds there’s also a sprawling square, and sandboxes and toys for children. The yellow train cars were installed in the park in 1971 as a memento of the nostalgic city trains which carried people everywhere, and since then they have become beloved symbols of the park.

Minami-Otsuka Park 40

4- 49 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku

The grounds of the Sugamo Market , be long ing to the Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, was once part of the estate of the clan of Todo Takatora, lord of the Tsu-han belonging to the Izumo-no-Kuni area. From 1796 it became a cultivated forest of the shogunate under Ina Hanzaemon, then from 1798 it became the Sugamo Medicinal Gardens, under the management of Chohaku Shibue. Many herbs with curat ive propert ies are cult ivated here. It is also in these gardens that in 1817 Chohaku Shibue became the first person to raise sheep and attempt to make wool in Japan, and so this park was also called the “Menyo Yashiki”, or “estate of sheeps”.

Old Sugamo Medicinal Gardens 27

Now it has become the Toshima Market

“Somei Yoshino” (Yoshino Cherry Tree) is a type of cherry blossom that was sold by planters from Somei Vil lage in Sugamo to people all over Japan from the late Edo to early Meiji era. At first it was named “Yoshinozakura” due to its origins on Yoshino Mountain in Nara. However, in 1900 , after surveying the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park, Professor Yorinaga Fujino decided that since Yoshino Mountain also has its own mountainous cherry blossoms, the name may cause misunderstandings, and so they decided to give it a new name of “Somei Yoshino” in the Magazine of the Japan Gardening Society, and the name has stuck ever since.

Somei Yoshino (Yoshino Cherry Tree) Sugamo Sakura Road 29

Along JR Sugamo Station

The rel igious university that was the predecessor of Otani University in Kyoto was opened in 1901, and moved to Kyoto in 1927. After this, the house of Masao Shibusawa, third son of Eiichi Shibusawa, director of Yoiku-in for 56 years, and founder of the the first bank of Japan “Daiichi Kokuritsu Ginko” (First National Bank) was erected on these grounds.

Remains of Shibusawa Estate/Remains of Otani University 31

1-chome Kami-Ikebukuro to 3-chome Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku

“Ganken Byoin” (Cancer Institute) is the first cancer research institute and auxiliary hospital in Japan, built in 1934 on part of the grounds of the donated “Katei Gakko”. Currently it is situated in Ariake, Koto-ku of Tokyo.

Remains of Ganken Byoin 33

1- 37 Kami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku

A branch in Otsuka of the Nihombashi Shirokiya chain of department stores, famous for being the first chain in Japan to install escalators. It is currently the Otsuka Building.

Remains of “Shirokiya” Department Store 35

1-16 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku

In the grounds of the old Asahi Middle School, there was a film studio. By 1919 it had the name of “Tennenshoku Katsudo Shashin” (Natural Color Moving Picture Company), but its name was changed to “Kokusai Katsuei”, then to “Kawai Eiga”, and then finally to “Daito Eiga”.It was the golden era for popular entertainment in Japan, and “Daito Eiga” was also very popular with an abundant output of movies, and it was the birthplace of stars such as Jushiro Konoe and Kusuo Abe. However, after the movie “Miyamoto Musashi Kessen Hannyazaka” in 1942, it was bought by Daiei Film.

Remains of Daito Eiga Sugamo Film Studio 37


After part ic ipat ing in the “Ta ise i Hokan” ( restorat ion of political authority to the Emperor in 1867), the 15th shogun Yoshinobu Tokugawa l ived a long per iod of seclusion in Shizuoka, but when he was 61 years old he moved back to Sugamo. His estate in Sugamo has a gate facing part of the Nakasendo Route (now Hakusan-dori Road), and in a corner of his garden is an apricot grove from his hometown of Mito. For this reason, his estate was lovingly dubbed the “Keiki-san no Umeyashiki” (Yoshinobu’s Apricot Estate) by the local people. However, with the completion of the railway going by Sugamo, he grew irritated of the noise and moved to Kohinata Dairokuten Town in Koishikawa-ku, Tokyo in 1901.

Tokugawa Yoshinobu Umeyashiki Ruins 28

1-18 Sugamo, Toshima-ku

Yoiku-in is an official organization for the purpose of providing relief to the poor, with roots from the “Kyoyuukin” (Community Funds) system established during the period of the 11th Tokugawa shogun, Ienari Tokugawa. In the beginning it was in Hongo (Now Tokyo University campus), then relocated to where Otsuka City Hospital now stands. In 1909 it was moved to Otsuka, and in 1923 finally to where it is now in Itabashi, Oyama.

Remains of Yoiku-in 30

1-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku

“Katei Gakko” (Family School) is the first facil ity in Japan to provide aid to troubled youth, and was founded in 1899 by a pioneer of social welfare in Japan, Kosuke Tomeoka. It is said that Mr. Tomeoka hated the term “reform school”, and named his facility the “Family School” in the hopes of rehabilitating troubled youth with familial affection.

Remains of Katei Gakko 32

1- 30 Kami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku

The Sugamo Police Station was established in 1920 as a branch of the Itabashi Police Station. Due to airstrikes during WW 2 it was relocated to 3-chome Sugamo, and finally relocated to its current location in 1970.

Remains of Sugamo Police Station 36

2- 31 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku

The Meij i Girl’s School was founded in 1885 by the husband and wife couple Kumaji and Toko Kimura, for the purpose of being a Japanese higher education facility for women based on the ideas of Christianity. Kumaji Kimura studied in America for 12 years where he saw the country’s advanced state of education for women, and after returning to Japan he dedicated his life, along with his wife, to the cause. Due to a fire in the school grounds it was moved to Sugamo in 1897, but was eventually abandoned in 1908. Even though it was active for only a short time, it still turned out many progressive female individuals unbound by preconceptions.

Remains of Meiji Girl’s School 38

2-14-11 Nishi-Sugamo, Toshima-ku


1911: Opening of Otsuka – Asukayama Route (using the Oji Electric Tram Company’s tracks)

1913: Opening of Asukayama-Shita – Minowa Route1915: Opening of Asukayama – Oji Station Route1925: Opening of Oji – Asukayama-shita Route

Opening of Otsuka – Kishibojin Route1928: Opening of Oji – Oji Station Route

Opening of Kishibojin – Omokage-bashi Route1930: Opening of Omokage-bashi – Waseda Route1942: Assimilated into Tokyo, became Municipal Railway1943: Became Metropolitan Electric Railway

The 27-stop (Minowa - Akabane) and 32-stop (Arakawa-shako - Waseda) routes were both going to be abolished, but due to strong requests by the community and the fact that they were specialized tracks, only the Oji - Akabane route of the 27-system was abolished, leaving the Minowa - Arakawa route of the 27-stop route and the Waseda - Arakawa-shako route of the 32-stop route preserved. In 1974 the name of the line was changed to the “Arakawa Line”, which has been kept ever since. The line runs for a total of 12. 21km from Waseda to Minowa, lasting about 49 minutes a trip.

In order to promote the relaunch of the Arakawa Line to the people of Tokyo, in 1978 f ive 6000 Ser ies streetcars were decorated as “Hanadensha” (floral streetcars) and served on the line for 1 week around April 1st. On August 1st 2011, to commemorate 100 years of service, Toei Transportation restored the Hanadensha’s operation after 33 years. These streetcars all feature flourishing decorations, which people enjoy viewing.

Tenso Shrine CeremonyEvery year the ceremony is generally held on the Saturday or Sunday closest to September 17th, with about 100 “Mikoshi” (portable shrines), large and small, parading throughout the town. The “Mikoshi” start from the “Mikisho” (place to offer sake to gods) in the shrines, of which there are 33 counting both Otsuka and Sugamo. Each area contributes to the festival by hanging up flags around the “Mikisho” and by making group “Mikoshi”.

Sugamo Somei Yoshino Sakura FestivalThere are more than 2 , 000 Yoshino Cherry trees around the current Sugamo area.Because the old Sugamo vil lage in the Edo era was close to the Daimyo’s (Japanese feudal lord) suburban residence, many career planters lived in the village. These planters used their skills to give to the world beautiful flowers such as the “Somei Yoshino” (Yoshino Cherry), which are an improved form of “Japanese Cherry”, and the admirable “Japanese Primrose”, a type of chrysanthemum.In order to celebrate its place as the home of Yoshino Cherry blossoms, the Sugamo Station Shopping District coordinated the start of the “Sakura Matsuri Parade” from 1977.The parade became an event beloved by the locals, and eventually grew to become the “Sugamo Somei Yoshino Sakura Festival”, one of the biggest events of Sugamo.At the Festival nowadays, aside from the main event “Sakura Matsuri Parade”, there are also side events such as the “Sugamo Station Noren Market” and the “Sugamo Puzzle Rally” which are held with the support from the city of Tokyo

and Toshima-ku.The “Sakura Matsuri Parade” is comprised of two parts. One is the “Traffic Safety Parade”, which is supported by the Sugamo Police Station as part of their campaign to promote traffic safety in spring. The second is the “Sugamo Marching Classic”, a unique event where marching clubs from middle and high schools compete to show off their skills before a panel of judges. Many spectators are moved by their efforts and dedication.During the time of the Sakura Festival there is also the “Sugamo Station Noren Market”, where stores in the shopping district offer unique services, and the “Sugamo Puzzle Rally”, which people participate by finding keywords hidden around the area. Sponsors: Japan Marching Band Association/Tokyo Metropolis/Toshima-kuSupporters: Sugamo Pol ice Stat ion/Sugamo Shinkin Bank/Sugamo Jizo-dor i Shopping Street Promot ion Associat ion/Suich i Shotenka i /Nearby Neighborhood Associations.

Koshinzuka is where the three Trai ls – Nakasendo straight ahead, Ojido to the left and Otsukado to the right converge before heading into Edo, and thus it was a resting spot bustling with tea shops. The name of Orido-dori Street came from the words “Ori” (to turn) and “do” in “Edo”, with the meaning of “Turn here to reach Edo”. Furthermore, in Koshinzuka the god Sarutahiko, a god of guidance for travelers, is also worshipped. As an aside, it seems that if one is heading towards Edo, taking the Otsukado is faster than the Nakasendo.

Koshinzuka Orido-dori Street

Sugamo J izo-dor i St reet got i ts name f rom Shinshoji Temple, which stands at the entrance of Edo with its 6 Jizo statues, and Jizo-dori Street itself is part of Nakasendo, one of the 5 ancient t ra i ls of Japan. I t was prev iously cal led the Azuma-no-Yamatsumichi and was an important road connecting the western and eastern parts

of the country. Koganji Temple, famous for its Togenukijizo, is currently near its entrance, and it is especially busy on dates with a “ 4” as they’re seen as lucky days. It is considered a “Harajuku for old women” (Harajuku is a trendy shopping area in Tokyo).

Sugamo Jizo-dori Street

In the early Showa era, Otsuka was an especially busy area of Tokyo. At that t ime Sangyo-dori Street in Otsuka was a thriving Geisha Quarter, and even now there are stil l stylish Japanese-style restaurants in the area and courtesans l ike those in the o ld era , as wel l as f lowers which decorate Otsuka at night. The Gondayu Inari Shrine standing near the Yamanote Line Dotegiwa on the way to Otsuka Sangyochi is the

same god of business prosperity as the one in Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. In olden times the Tanihatagawa River used to flow through this area, and the entire Otsuka Station area used to have meadows with many gushing springs. Near the North Gate of Otsuka Station there is a bridge called Fujihashi Bridge, and next to it there was a small Inari Shrine – the Gondayu Inari, but now it has moved to its current location.

Otsuka – Otsuka Sangyochi – Gondayu Inari

Takio Isawa is the brother of Shuji Isawa, who set the foundation for modern Japanese musical education and who was a composer of the “Monbusho Shoka” (songs authorized by the Ministry of Education). Takio Isawa has served as the Mayor of Tokyo, Governor of Taiwan, Superintendent General and was a member of the House of Peers. His residence is near the current “Tokyo Children & Family Support Center” in Toshima-ku, and his grave is in Zoshigaya Cemetery.

Remains of Takio Izawa House 34

3-12 Kita-Otsuka, Toshima-ku

Tickets: Adults 160 JPY, Children 80 JPY

The Japanese-style logo is a registered product of the Sugamo Station Shopping Street Promotion Association, designed based on the kanji Gamonchu ( 巣鴨人 ), meaning “people of Sugamo”.Our original brand was born around this logo, and its design featuring on T-shirts and tote bags.Our other products include Shochu (Japanese liquor), Sake, towels and keychains, available for purchase only in the Sugamo area.We look forward to your patronage.

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Shopping Street Guide and Walking Map ( 2020 Edition)

Date of Publication April 1, 2020

Released BySugamo Stat ion Shopping Street Promot ion Associat ion 3 - 28 - 7 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Metropolis

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