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  Itabashi Tourist Center

  Opened on April 23, 2005, it is a facility that introduces local landmarks, mainly historical sites, and local materials. The center distributes sightseeing pamphlets, sells tourism association goods, and displays panels. The center is also staffed by "Motenaitai," Itabashi sightseeing volunteers who provide explanations of each exhibit and guide visitors around the neighborhood.

  • Itabashi Tourist Center Brochure

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  Tourist volunteers "want to entertain."

  This is a guide who guides visitors to places of interest in Itabashi Ward with a spirit of hospitality, so that they can learn more about the charms of Itabashi. Itabashi Ward is divided into five areas (Itabashi, Tokiwadai, Shimura, Akatsuka, and Takashimadaira), and each area is introduced with its history, culture, and nature. Courses can also be tailored to your wishes. Guided tours are free of charge and advance reservations are required.

  • Guide Application
  • Guide Map

Tourism Center BLOG

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  2024.04.18

  Celebrating 2024, the 20th anniversary of the company's founding

  　Itabashi Sightseeing Volunteer "Motenashitai" is now in its 20th year since its establishment in 2005. We have started with 52 members, including 8 newcomers this year, in a cheerful and energetic manner.
  　We are working to play a part in enhancing the brand power of Itabashi. We hope that everyone will experience the excitement of strolling in Itabashi, including the "top picks" of the district chosen by the guides.
  　Please look forward to our enjoyable guided tours! We are looking forward to your visit.
  
  We are sincerely looking forward to your application to use our guides.
  
  
  
  

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  2024.01.19

  Itabashi Seven Lucky Gods Walking Tour January 5, 2024 (Friday)

  　It is said that Kintaro Tanaka, a sculptor who lived in Kumano-cho, created these seven gods of good fortune around 1937 and donated them to temples in Itabashi Ward, including Nerima Ward.
  　The day of the tour was blessed with fine weather, and participants enjoyed touring the 10-km long course together.
  　The course included Noumanji Temple (Jurojin), Saikoji Temple (Hotei), Saikoin Temple (Daikokuten), Kanmeiji Temple (Ebisu), Monjuin Temple (Bishamonten), Chomeiji Temple (Fukurokuju), Anyouin Temple (Benzaiten), and the following temples
  
  
  

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  2023.11.13

  Postscript to the Ward Walking Tour

  On October 6, 2023, I toured the Tokiwadai area.
  

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  2023.08.28

  Walking tour of places associated with Kanazawa (July 6)

  　In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Friendship City Agreement with Kanazawa City, the tour focused on the ruins of the Kaga Domain's Shimoyashiki villa.
  Blessed with fine weather, participants listened intently to the explanations at each guided tour site.
  At the Itabashi Ward Office, where the tour ended, an exhibition of Kanazawa products and panels was held, making the day a day to feel closer to Kanazawa.

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  2023.06.21

  Itabashi Tourist Information is opened in Itago Rice Store!

  We now have more places where we can talk with you.
  Our staff is available not only to customers who dine and shop in the store, but also outside the store.
  We are also available outside of the store to help guide you on sightseeing tours.
  While strolling along the shopping street, you can learn about the history of Itabashi (Nakasendo: Itabashi Yado), nature (cherry blossom trees along the Shakujii River), and experience and sightsee the city.
  We will enjoy experiencing and sightseeing (Itabashi Children's Zoo, Uemura Adventure Center), etc. with you while strolling along the shopping street.
  We look forward to seeing you at our store.
  

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  2023.05.15

  Welcoming the 2023 fiscal year

  Itabashi Tourism Volunteers "Motenashitai" is now in its 19th year.
  Although our activities were limited due to the Corona disaster, we started in April with 47 members in good spirits.
  From now on, you will have more opportunities to see us guiding visitors around Itabashi Ward.
  We hope that you will experience and feel the charm of Itabashi.
  We are sincerely looking forward to your application.
  

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  2023.03.04

  Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

  Itabashi Tourism Volunteers "Motenashitai" will participate in the "72nd Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival" to be held on June 2, 3 and 4, 2023.
  Kanazawa City and Itabashi Ward have a friendship exchange city relationship due to the presence of a villa associated with the Kaga Clan, and this will be the 9th time volunteers will participate in the festival.
  

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  2023.03.04

  Shodosawa Cliff Line Nirinso Walking Tour

  In April, nirinso (Japanese silver leaf lilies) bloom here and there in the district.
  This tour will observe the nirinoso from Shimura Ichirizuka to the Shodosawa Cliff Line and admire the flowers in the precincts of Ryufukuji Temple. (The tour will be held on April 13.)
  For details, please see the March 25 issue of "Koho Itabashi.
  (20 people are wanted).
  

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  2023.03.04

  Shakujii River Cherry Blossom Viewing Walking Tour

  For the first time in three years, the "Shakujii River Cherry Blossom Viewing Walking Tour" will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
  The tour will walk along the Shakujii River from the Itabashi bridge to Oji Otonashi Water Park.
  For details, please see the March 11 issue of "Itabashi".
  This is a popular tour, so please register as soon as possible. （We are looking forward to your early registration.)
  

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  2022.12.24

  After completing the newcomer training program

  The 18th training course for newcomers to the Itabashi Sightseeing Volunteer Motenashitai was held from June to December 2022, and on the last day, after the "Nakasendo Walk" from Nihonbashi to Itabashi Station, the volunteers were finally ready to start their work as volunteers.
  Here are some of the historical spots along the Nakasendo. (Photo: Training scene)

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