Bureau of Transportation, Tokyo Metropolitan
New Toei Transportation Information Kiosk
"Minowabashi Memory Hall" to Open!
- October 21, 2018 (Sun.) -
Located close to Tokyo Sakura Tram's (Toden Arakawa Line) Minowabashi Station!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (hereinafter "Bureau of Transportation") is announcing that they will open a new information kiosk at Minowabashi Station, located on the Tokyo Sakura Tram Toden Arakawa Line. The new kiosk is to be called the "Minowabashi Memory Hall" and will make it even more convenient for our customers to use Toei Transportation's services.
Minowabashi Memory Hall will provide information on how to use Toei Transportation's services, and will also provide information on sights to see along its lines. It will also sell Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) tickets and merchandise, as well as distribute information booklets.
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1. Opening Date
October 21, 2018 (Sun.)
2. Business hours
10:00 to 18:00 (Closed every Tues./Wed. *Open if public holiday)
* Will be open from 09:00 on the opening day
3. Location
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) Minowabashi Station (1-12-6 Minami-Senju, Arakawa Ward)
4. Description of services
(1) Information about Toei Transportation
(2) Ticket sales (Toden commuter passes, Toden all-day passes etc.)
(3) Merchandise (Toden merchandise etc.)
5. Other Details
To commemorate the opening of this facility, we will hold an opening event as outlined on the next page.
Outline of "Minowabashi Memory Hall" Opening Event
1. Date/Time
October 21, 2018 (Sun.) 09:00 -
* Will be held even if it rains, but may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather conditions.
2. Location
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) Minowabashi Station (1-12-6 Minami-Senju, Arakawa Ward)
* There is no car or bike parking available at the venue.
Please use the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) to attend the event.
3. Details
(1) Opening Ceremony
Ribbon cutting, greeting from event sponsor, commemorative photo etc.
(2) Flower Streetcar Exhibit
To commemorate the opening of the Minowabashi Memory Hall, a Toden streetcar will be decorated with flowers and put on exhibit.
* The type 8502 streetcar being exhibited will not be operating at that time.
Model
Type 8502
Location
Minowabashi Station
Exhibit Times
October 21, 2018 (Sun.) 9:00 - 11:00
Other Details
This exhibit may be cancelled in the event of poor weather or disruptions to streetcar operations.
(3) Streetcar with a name plate commemorating Tokyo's 150th anniversary to be operated
As part of the "Old meets New: Tokyo 150 Years" project, a type 8502 streetcar will be operated that has been decorated with a name plate commemorating Tokyo's 150th anniversary. The streetcar will be in operation from October 21, 2018 (Sun.) to November 25 (Sun.).
The inside of the streetcar will also be decorated with posters showing photos etc. of past Toden streetcars.
* You can also use devices like your PC or smartphone to check on the streetcar's operating status.
Tokyo 150 Anniversary Name Plate (example)
Toden Real-Time Information Service (English only)
Search for the streetcar by going to the Toden Real-Time Information Service website, select "Find a streetcar", and select "Number (8502)", to search for its status.
Old meets New: Tokyo 150 Years
To commemorate 2018 being the 150th anniversary of Tokyo changing its name from Edo, and of the Tokyo metropolitan prefecture being established, the City of Tokyo will be holding a series of events under the concept of "Old meets New: Tokyo 150 Years".
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4. Precautions
- Will be held even if it rains, but may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather conditions
- There is no car or bike parking available at the venue.
- The Flower Streetcar exhibit may be cancelled in the event of poor weather or disruptions to streetcar operations.
- The station is expected to get extremely crowded on the day of the event. Depending on the level of crowding we may be required to place restrictions on entering the venue. If these restrictions are put in place, those who have arrived using the Tokyo Sakura Tram streetcar will be given priority entry. We ask for your kind understanding regarding this matter.
Inquiries
Toei Transportation Customer Center Tel: 03-3816-5700 (From 9:00 to 20:00, seven days a week, year-round)