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Toden Omoide Hiroba (Toden Memorial Square)

Free viewing of two iconic trams from the heyday of Tokyo's streetcars.

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Located inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation's Arakawa Tram Depot (Arakawa Car Barn), this space, designed to evoke memories of old Tokyo tram stops, showcases two historically significant trams and opens to the public for free on weekends.

The first exhibit is the 5500 series (car number 5501), manufactured in 1954 and used on the No. 1 line from Shinagawa Station to Ueno Station. This tram, featuring a unique streamlined body, incorporated the latest American streetcar technology. Known for its low noise and high acceleration, it was commonly referred to as a "PCC car." Inside the tram, visitors can freely explore a mock driver's cab, control panel, a diorama depicting the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) route, and display cases of historical materials.

The second tram on display is the old 7500 series (car number 7504), built in 1962 and notable for its rare two-light design. Known affectionately as "Gakuen-go" (School Number) for its service in school commute transportation during the morning rush hours in its final years, this tram has a distinctive orange body with dark navy lines, offering a nostalgic atmosphere. Visitors can immerse themselves in a nostalgic mood in front of these two trams that colored the prime of Tokyo's streetcars.

Highlights

  • Opportunity to view two trams that were active during the golden age of Tokyo's streetcars.
  • Open for free on weekends and holidays.
  • The tram interiors, accessible to visitors, feature dioramas, mock driver's stations, and more.

Photos

  • Preservation display of two trams that were actually in service.

    Preservation display of two trams that were actually in service.

  • The streamlined body of the 5500 series (car number 5501) is a feature.

    The streamlined body of the 5500 series (car number 5501) is a feature.

  • The orange-bodied old 7500 series (car number 7504) catches the eye.

    The orange-bodied old 7500 series (car number 7504) catches the eye.

  • Mock driver's station inside the PCC car.

    Mock driver's station inside the PCC car.

  • A diorama themed after the Tokyo Sakura Tram route.

    A diorama themed after the Tokyo Sakura Tram route.

Official FAQs

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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

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Sorry, we don’t.

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Is parking available?

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Are coin lockers available?

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Details

Name in Japanese
都電おもいで広場
Postal Code
116-0011
Address
8-33-7 Nishiogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3893-7451
Closed
Monday to Friday ※Open only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Business Hours
10:00am - 4:00pm
Admission
Free
Access
Immediately accessible on foot from the "Arakawa Shako-mae" stop on the Toden Arakawa Line
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)