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Haneda Airport International Approx. hours Course Approx. Route Honsenji Temple 15 min. 1 Course 4 Shinagawa, Haneda Line ~15 min. Passenger Terminal ~14 min. Kitashinagawa Shinagawa-shuku Sta. ~800 m Community Center ~900 m This ancient temple was established by The airport is highly entertaining! On the 4th Fl “EDO KOJI”,“ there 4 4 Kukai, founder of the Shingon Sect of are a number of time-tested stores typical of , arranged in the Keikyu Line Honsenji ~4 min. ~14 min. Keikyu Line style e of the and offering miscellaneous goods, as well as Compare the gateways to Aomono-yokocho Keikyu-kamata Buddhism, over the years 806-810. In Temple front of the temple gates sits the frst restaurants. At TOKYO POP TOWN on the 5th Fl, there are shops offer- Shinagawa, Haneda Shinagawa, ~200 m Sta. 7th stop Sta. Haneda Shinagawa, of six Jizo statues of Edo built to pro- ing character goods as well as slot car racing shops, a planetarium OTA CITY Tourist Keikyu Airport Line (express) ~5 min. tect travelers on the road to and from cafe, and more, all designed to give the visitor an experience of pop Edo and Tokyo Keikyu-kamata Edo. The large temple bell is known for culture. Connecting the 4th and 5th foors is the Haneda Information Center 1st stop Sta. its return to : after being taken Bridge made entirely of Japanese cypress. Of course, the view from Keikyu Airport Line Haneda Airport abroad at the end of the Edo period, the observation deck is simply spectacular. The Shinagawa post station, which was crowded not only with travelers but the Haneda Airport International Passenger it was brought back to Japan from common people of Edo as well, was the gateway to the Tokaido Road. The Haneda International Terminal Sta. Terminal Geneva, Switzerland in 1930 after a ☎03-6428-0888 Airport International Passenger Terminal, which has world-class universal design series of transitions. Terminal: 24 hours Accessible whether you are coming from Kita-shinagawa, Kamata, or Haneda. (Varies by shop) facilities, is the gateway to the skies of Tokyo. Enjoy the culture of hospitality that Notes It is possible to shorten your walking distance if needed as Shimbamba ☎03-3474-3495 None has crossed paths with itself transcending the realm of space and time. Station is located between Kitashinagawa and Aomono-yokocho. Free entry to grounds Gate open 6:00 - 17:00 None The information counter is Approx. min. equipped with a written Shinagawa-shuku Community Center 30 communication board. There are no signifcant bumps or steps Assistance is provided by Shinagawa-shuku, located on the at the frst station of the Tokaido Road, was a lively as one enters the temple grounds from licensed concierge staff . entertainment area during the Edo period. The Kyu-Tokaido, which is roughly the same the Kyu-Tokaido. Though the paths on the There are also toilets temple complex are slate-paved, some equipped for service dogs. width as it was during the Edo period, is dotted with old buildings, making for a fun areas are covered in pebbles. There are and interesting walk through it. Enter the Shinagawa-shuku Community Center and three steps leading to the Main Hall, and the frst thing you see is a shop selling traditional sweets, called “Mata-ashita.” These a stairway leading to the Bell Tower. sweets are popular not only with local children but also with the adults as they bring back a nostalgia feeling. On the 1st foor are a rest area and tourist center, which is open to the outside during good weather. As a gallery that can be rented out, it can be utilized for exhibitions, conferences, meetings, and more. OTA CITY Tourist Information Center分 Approx. 15 min.

Ota Ward, which is home to Haneda Airport, is known as a lively place where the people are friendly--and Firstly, proceed to the 3rd Fl truly represent Japan. At the Center, information counter, where you Tourists as well as local children are invited! Have fun visitors can experience different will be provided with information ☎03-3472-4772 sampling nostalgic traditional Japanese sweets. aspects of Japanese culture such as in accordance with your request. wearing kimono, tea ceremony, etc.. Tactile floor maps as well as 10:00 - 16:00 Mondays (note that the amount of time needed remote sign language translation The Kyu-Tokaido is a fat pedestri- differs depending on the individual services are available. an road paved in different colors, activity). There are also exhibits which means visitors can walk on it without worrying about and product sales areas introducing uneven surfaces. The Center may be used as a rest spot. It has a tourist spots in the ward and more. prefabricated nursing station. The purpose is to provide information pertaining to the local area. ☎03-6424-7288 Please note that some of the hands-on workshops available require a fee, inquire for details. 9:00 - 21:00 None

Steps are taken to respond to the needs of visitors including voice guidance for tables, display of informa- tion, etc. on tablets. Toilets are available for use on the ground foor of Wing Kichen Keikyu Kamata.

The Center is conveniently linked directly to Keikyu-kamata Station. Though some events require advance registration, such as kimono wearing, other workshops including monkiri traditional crest-shape cutting and origami paper folding, do not. Please feel free to drop by!

Sightseeing Spots Nearby Facility Telephone number Accessibility information Description Kitashinagawa Hondori To reach the Kyu-Tokaido from the This area, which corresponds to the entranceway Varies by shop ticket gate, you must cross the railroad. Please be cau- of the Kyu-Tokaido Shinagawa-shuku Inn, retains Shopping Street tions. the width of the roads of the period. Though the Kyu-Tokaido is essentially flat, there is a In the south, up to the River, there are nu- Kitashinagawa Shopping Varies by shop roughly 7-degree incline in the Shinagawa Bridge pedes- merous buildings along that retain the flavor of Street trian pathway stretching over the . the Showa period along the Kyu-Tokaido. Keikyu Shimbamba The Shinagawa Library and Shinagawa Health Center, This community shopping area, featuring numerous Varies by shop located near Shimbamba station, are equipped with re- time-tested establishments around Shimbamba Station Shopping Street strooms. (north exit) and the approach to the Shinagawa Shrine. There are numerous temples and shrines located on the This shopping area, stretching from Meguro River Shinagawa Shukubadori Varies by shop west side of the Kyu-Tokaido. Simply walk westward in a to Jonan Elementary School, adds color to life in Minamikai straight line to visit temples and shrines. the local area. Aomonoyokocho Shopping Varies by shop Please be careful of trucks unloading cargo as well as This large shopping area is affectionately known Street shoppers on bicycles in the pedestrian areas. by the local people as “Aoyoko.” Directly connected to the station, this facility is Directly linked to Keikyu Kamata station, this facili- Wing Kitchen Keikyu equipped with both elevators and escalators. There is ty features 30 establishments including restaurants Varies by shop also seating available for persons in wheelchairs, not re- and delicatessens as well as stores offering fash- Kamata quiring them to get up. ion items, miscellaneous goods, and more.

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