From Ochiai-Minaminagasaki Station, pass Jishoin Temple and Tetsugakudo Park. The former Mejiro-Gakuen site and Fumiko Hayashi Memorial Museum continue toward Nakai Station.
Other route ideas around the same area.
This walking route links historic sites tied to the Teppogumi Hyakunitai with the modern streets around Kabukicho, moving through shrine settings and parkland. The course passes Kanchu Inari Shrine and Inari Kio Shrine, skirts Toyama Park (Okubo area), and is framed for access from nearby stations such as Okubo Station and Seibu‑Shinjuku Station.
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.
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.
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.