Follow the Oji-to-Itabashi route past the former brewing research institute site, Shakujii River walkway, and Kongoji Temple. Yabata-dori's cherry-tree-lined section and the memorial to Kondo Isami and the Shinsengumi add later stops.
Other route ideas around the same area.
Koishikawa Botanical Garden begins a cultural sequence through Bunkyo's green spaces. The Ogai Mori Museum, former Kusuo Yasuda residence, Fabre Insect Museum, and Rikugien continue the walk.
Starting near the Sports Center, the route crosses Otsuka and Mejirodai on its way to the Eiseibunko museum. It continues past Edogawa Park and Kohinata toward Denzuin and the Koishikawa area.
Takenotsuka Station leads through Toneri Park to the City Agriculture Park. Kurihara Footbridge and Nishiarai Sakae Park continue toward Nishiarai Station on this longer route.
From the General Gymnasium, the route crosses Hongo Yayoi and Hongo before reaching the Yushima-seido historic landmark. It continues past Yushima-seido and Yushimatenjin entrances toward the Motofuji Police Station area.