Starting and finishing at Ogikubo Station, the route passes Amanuma Crossing, the Aurora monument, the Gandhi statue, and Seiko Lodging. Otaguro Park, Kadokawa Garden, and Tekigaiso Park form the garden and heritage section of this shorter loop.
Other route ideas around the same area.
Explore Inokashira Park from the Kichijoji station area, taking in Ochanomizu, the Gotenyama remains, and Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine. A monument to poet Ujo Noguchi and Nanai Bridge add further landmarks within the park itinerary.
From Mitaka Station, pass the Sekai Renpo Heiwa statue, the Doppo Kunikida monument, and Ginnan Bridge. Green Park Path, a former anti-aircraft position, Sekimae Park, and Musashino-Chuo Park trace the area's cultural and wartime landscape.
Explore the woodland-and-farms theme around Higashi-Fushimi, taking in Sakura Park and Promenade Higashi-fushimi. The station's north exit, Torikubo bus stop, and Higashi Fushimi Fureai Plaza are named points along this neighborhood route.
From Hatagaya Station, pass the Nakahata Koshinto tower and Hatagaya Hikawa Shrine to the former Hata-arai-ike site. Hatagaya Fudoson and the New National Theatre lead onward to Hatsudai Station.