Iogi
Iogi Station
Today I will walk counterclockwise from Iogi Station to continue along the Kanpachi loop.
Ring highway passing over Iogi station
If you exit the north exit and look to the south, you will see that the Kanpachi (Ring Road) runs above you.
But actually, the main street of the Kanpachi is the Iogi Tunnel, which runs underground. In other words, this Seibu Shinjuku line is sandwiched by the Kanpachi.
Iogi Underground Walkway
Where people pass by is this Iogi underground walkway.
Inside the Iogi Underground Walkway
The underground walkway is quite spacious, as you can see here. Today is Sunday, but will it be crowded during weekday commuting?
The Iogi Tunnel must pass under here.
Emergency exit of Iogi Tunnel
When I went above ground, I found, well, an emergency exit of the Iogi Tunnel. I would not want to come out here in an emergency, but I would like to take a look inside.
The tall building on the far left is the Iogi Tunnel Ventilation Station.
Entrance/exit of driveway
This is the roadway entrance to the Iogi Tunnel. Without an explanation, it looks like just a picture of a road. How can we capture it in such a way that it can be recognized as the entrance to the tunnel just from the photo?
Azaleas
The azaleas have begun to bloom.
Some azalea petals have spots on them. They are called “honey marks” and tell insects that there is nectar at the base of the stamen held by these petals. I learned about this just the other day.
Myoshoji West Crossing
This is the intersection of Myosho-ji Nishi. Myoshoji Temple is located about 450 meters northeast of here. I hope to walk along the Myoshoji River in the near future, so I will walk in this area again at that time.
Tulips and azaleas
Tulips are in bloom. Behind them, Enkianthus perulatus is also in bloom.
Hand Objects
At the entrance of an apartment building, there is an object in the shape of a hand that has an impact. It is a little bit shocking.
Simeondo Crossing
We are now at the intersection of Shimendou. The road that intersects with Kanpachi is Ome Kaido. Both roads are thick, but they are not multi-level intersections. When crossing, I had to wait quite a while at the traffic light.
double cherry blossom
Double cherry is in full bloom now.
Ogikubo
Chuo Line
The Chuo Line was visible.
The Kanpachi went underground, but there seems to be no way for people to cross the tracks.
Ogikubo station in the distance
Looking to the left, I saw Ogikubo station and decided to cross the tracks there.
Nagomi hot spring
Found a hot spring! This picture is one near Ogikubo station. I took this picture not because I wanted to take a picture of the Komeda Coffee store, but rather because the small “Nagomi hot spring” to the right of it was unusual. Is there a hot spring in Ogikubo?
Ogikubo Station West Exit
I had a glamorous image of Ogikubo station. But this west exit is cozy and calm.
Ring highway coming out from under the Chuo Line
After the detour, I returned to the top of the ring road.
An almost straight section extends about 900 meters further.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Third Construction Office Ogikubo Drainage Plant
Suddenly, looking back at the railroad track side, you see a massive brick building. You wonder what it is, don’t you?
As I approached it, I saw a sign that read “Tokyo Metropolitan Government Third Construction Office Ogikubo Drainage Plant.
It is probably used to pump out water when it rains heavily, so that the Kanpachi (Ring Highway), which runs under the railroad tracks, will not be flooded. I don’t know.
To begin with, this neighborhood has names like Ogikubo, Amanuma, and other wetland-like places, so I guess the land is not expected to have much natural drainage.
Zenpukuji River
This is the Zempukuji River. It flows out from Zempukuji Park between Nishi Ogikubo and Kamiishakujii stations and joins the Kanda River around Nakanofujimicho station. I would like to walk along this river as well.
Underground pedestrian crossing with a snail-like roof
The roof of the underground pedestrian crossing looks like a snail.
Takaiido-kita overpass multi-level intersection with Itsukaichi Kaido
This Takaido-kita overpass is quite an impressive overpass.
First, it constitutes a multi-level intersection with Itsukaichi Kaido.
Takaiido-kita overpass crossing with Inokashira-dori
Next, it constitutes a multi-level intersection with Inokashira-dori Avenue.
I have never seen an overpass like this before.
At the intersection with Inokashira-dori, there is the Suginami factory of Yamazaki Baking Company. They are currently holding a spring bread festival.
Garbage collection box often seen on Kanpachi
Walking along Kanpachi, I often saw this garbage collection box.
This is good. It is easy to assemble, sturdier than a net, and effective against crows.
Takaido
Utsukushi hot spring
Once again we find a hot spring! This photo was taken near Takaido Station, not because I wanted to take a picture of the OZEKI supermarket, but rather because the small “Utsukushi hot spring” seen to the left of it was unusual. Is there a hot spring in Takaido?
Suginami Garbage Disposal Plant
In Takaido, there is a tall smokestack of the Suginami Garbage Disposal Plant. But coming from the north on Kanpachi, I could not see it at all until just before.
Takaido Station
Today’s walk was to Takaido Station.
Walking data
Course: Seibu Railway Shinjuku Line Iogi Station -> Kanpachi (Loop Route 8) -> Keio Dentetsu Inokashira Line Takaido Station
Distance: 5.6km
Time: 1h21m
