Extra Savings and a New Side of Tokyo to Discover via the Keiō 1DAY Ticket!

Shinjuku is the main nexus between downtown and western Tokyo via the Keio Line.
The total line stretches more than 84.7 km out across 69 different station stops to explore.
One of the most famous spots to check out on the Keio Line is Takaosanguchi Station, the stop closest to Mt. Takao.
The line is also known as the best line for getting to famed themeparks, Sanrio Puroland and Yomiuri Land.
No matter where you’re headed along the Keio Line there’s a treasure trove of new adventures to explore. Let’s dig in below with a few of our charted favorites and west Tokyo neighborhoods around the Keio Line.

The Inokashira Line is a short line with a total length of 12.7km, but it covers the full journey across main downtown areas of the city like Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, and Kichijoji.
In terms of numbers, there are not as many who make it out to Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji compared to travelers in Shibuya.
Both neighborhoods have a rhythm and flair that’s all their own, making the Inokashira Line the perfect way to embark on a new side of Tokyo.

Kick off your travels by buying the Keiō 1DAY Ticket at a Shinjuku Station automated ticket machine. Take your ticket and hop onto a Keio line train and head to your final destination, Fuchu. If you grab the Special Express you’ll reach Fuchu in approximately 30 minutes.

Once you arrive in Fuchu it’s time for breakfast at this trendy café and bar, 183 FUCHU FAN ZONE with PRONTO Fuchu Station located in the station building `Purarito Keio Fuchu.
This spot sits just outside the north ticket gates of Fuchu Station. Open by 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends and holidays, it’s the perfect go-to spot to remember as you head out for the day.

When breakfast is through its time to head down to the 500-meter stretch of some 120 breathtaking Zelkova trees as they flank the Babadaimon Keyaki Namiki Avenue.

Bask under the bows of gorgeous zelkova trees as you head to Okunitama Jinja Shrine.
Here you’ll find the historic Okunitama Jinja Shrine, home to over 1,900 years of ancient history and prowess as the dedicated spot for the old-world deity of the Musashi Province (present day Tokyo, Saitama and parts of Kanagawa). Swing by here for extra luck in any number of areas, but especially if you want to ward off any bad spirits or get an extra boost for better relationships.
On this trip, we’d like to think a wish for good meetings along the way is a good start.
Just behind the main hall you’ll find a sacred tree, a ginkgo tree that’s stood here for over a millenium. Okunitama Jinja Shrine is heralded by savvy travelers as the ultimate of power spots so swing by and charge up as you go.

Hop on the train at Fuchu Station and take the Keio Line Special Express train for 5 minutes to Chofu Station.
Chofu is one beloved spot that’s known as the film location for the movie “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet” and the drama `Love Like a Bouquet'' and the drama “Don’t Call it Mystery”, meaning you’re bound to see a few fans of the big screen coming to see it for themselves.
Just in front of the station sits Chofu PARCO and the local market “Tenjin-dori Shopping Street”, “Chofu Ginza” and so much more just waiting for you to stroll and shop around.

After enjoying all the shopping, head to Jindaiji, the second oldest temple in Tokyo after Sensoji. Take the bus at the bus stop in front of Chofu Station for about 15 minutes, then get off at the final stop, Jindaiji, and walk for 1 minute to arrive. Jindaiji Temple is famous as a temple for warding off evil spirits and for matchmaking. Inside the Shakado Hall you’ll even find a national treasure, an esteemed statue of Shaka Nyorai.

Foodies will be delighted to hear that all the green nature around Jindaji has made for a natural spring inside the temple grounds and a plentiful source of water that’s brought up a culture of soba noodle making.
Look around to see some 20+ different shops to try the local favorite buckwheat noodles.
For lunch we recommend heading over to one popular shop, Yusui. The noodle master here makes his soba all by hand using stone-ground buckwheat flour sourced locally from Japan.
True to the heart of an artisan, the buckwheat flour is sourced by locales depending on the best season so all you have to do is get to slurping for the optimum soba flavor.

From Chofu Station, take the Keio Line, change to the Inokashira Line at Meidaimae, and head to Kichijoji Station, which takes about 35 minutes. From here you’ll step out to Inokashira Park with a chance to swing by Kirarina Keio Kichijoji, a shopping center directly connected to Kichijoji Station on the Keio Inokashira Line and other department stores along the way.
Inokashira Park is home to its iconic Inokashira Pond, a spot sure to ease away your stress with a scenic time away in nature.
Inokashira Pond is one spot where you can ride swan boats, cycle boats, row boats and more so be sure to swing by for an easy time away.
As an added perk there are even some 200 different cherry trees around the pond and approximately 400 cherry trees in the entire park, making this destination an easy shoe-in for a slot on the Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots list.
With any luck you’ll catch the trees in full bloom for the ultimate in classic beauty.

From Kichijoji Station, take the Inokashira Line for 15 minutes to Shimokitazawa Station.
Shimokitazawa is the beloved hub of trendy underground, young crowds, live music venues, theaters, and plenty of thrift shops to explore.
We’ll start our time here with a stop at Mikan Shimokita, a retail complex set under the train tracks next to Shimokitazawa Station on the Keio Inokashira Line. You’ll love how the area is designed, complete with street-level shops lined up so you can pop in and out to shops, eateries and boutiques as you make your way through the neighborhood.

Some of the most fun and eclectic shops are located a ways from the station so be sure to make your way out after browsing Mikan Shimokita.

Take the Inokashira Line limited express from Shimokitazawa Station for 5 minutes to arrive at Shibuya. After shopping and a time on the town, we recommend swinging by Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho for a slightly later dinner. ``Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho'' is located in a corner along the railroad tracks near Shibuya Station, lined with 40 intimate and cozy little izakaya shops.
What you’ll find inside varies with anything from Japanese home-style cooking to country bites, wine bars and bistros.
Even just a quick walk through the narrow alley all a-glow with shop lights will send you soaring to a time in retro-aged Japan.
Enjoy a moment in the good ole days, toasting your 1-day adventure with a taste bite at the bar.

The Keiō Amusement Passport is the go-to train pass for visiting any of the three popular theme parks along the Keio Electric Railway: Yomiuri Land, Tokyo Summerland, and Sanrio Puroland. This set includes a free pass into any one of the three parks, bundled along with train fare on the Keio and Inokashira Lines for ultimate savings.

The Mt. Takao Discount Ticket is one pass loved by the hikers heading out to Mt. Takao.
The discount pass offers a bundled package of roundtrip train travel between Takaosanguchi Station and every station on the Keio Electric Railway (Keio and Inokashira Lines), plus tickets for the cable car and chair lift to use on the mountain.
No matter which station you start from this ticket calculates an automatic 20% discount so you can save more and get on your way.

The Mt. Takao Onsen Ticket is the savvy discount pass for trip to Mt. Takao, bundled along with a drop-in at the local day hot springs (only available on weekdays. May be unavailable on some weekdays during Golden Week).
With this train pass travelers enjoy the bundled benefits of roundtrip train fare between Takaosanguchi Station and any station on the Keio Electric Railway (Keio and Inokashira Lines), tickets to the Cable Car and Chair Lift at Mt. Takao plus an entry and meal ticket at the day springs Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu.
There are even more bonuses, like entry to the Mt. Takao Trick Art Museum as part of the pack.