Early Spring Walk Tour Around Kamimachi-Station in Setagaya-Ward, Tokyo

Kamimachi Station is a station of Tokyu-Setagaya line. The line is an old-fashioned train line that brings nostalgic feeling. The Tokyo-Setagaya line goes to Setagaya Ward and it is a peaceful residential area despite being close to the center of Tokyo.

There are many nice spots around the station and on the west side of the station, there is a historical site called "Setagaya Daikan Yashiki" which means "Residence of Setagaya local governor in Samurai era". The thatched house shows the original style of upper townspeople's house of that time and now it is registered as an important cultural asset by the government.

After a little walk from the Setagaya Daikan Yashiki, there is an old temple surrounded by plants such as bamboos and camellia, named Jissou-In, which was established in 1588 and is now chosen as one of the 100 best viewing spots in Setagaya Ward. The inside of the temple ground is covered with beautiful moss.

Several minutes from Jussou-In, there is a park called "Baji-Kouen (Horseback Riding Park)" which is managed by Japan Racing Association of horse racings. The place was actually used for equestrian events of Tokyo Olympics in 1964. 

The police box beside Baji-Kouen has a unique design. As you can see in the photos, the entrance is hemmed by a big horseshoe because of its proximity to the horse riding park. The park has many Japanese plum trees (Ume) and many people visit here to enjoy the flowers in this season.