Enjoy the 2025 Arakawa Line Day Celebration Event in Tokyo

Celebrate the 2025 Arakawa Line Day!

The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transport is thrilled to announce that it will host the '2025 Arakawa Line Day' event on Sunday, October 19, in honor of the special day recognized on October 1. This year's event is extra exciting as the Tokyu Corporation, which operates the Setagaya Line, will also participate alongside the popular mascot character 'Norurun'. The celebration will include a unique photo opportunity featuring the mascots from both the Toei and Tokyu transportation lines, named 'Toaran', 'Minkuru', and 'Norurun', which are available via a raffle system.

Moreover, attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including a vehicle photography session, a children's cab tour, and an exciting factory tour showcasing the maintenance work for the tram system. Participants will also enjoy displays of rail vehicles, including a fascinating glimpse at the operations of track maintenance vehicles and more. We warmly welcome everyone to join us for this lively event!

Event Details

Date and Time: October 19, Reiwa 7 (2025) from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Final entry at 2:30 PM)

- Note: The event will proceed regardless of rain, but may be canceled during severe weather conditions.

Venue: Arakawa Depot, located at 8-33-7 Nishiohigashi, Arakawa City, Tokyo

- To access the venue, please use the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toei Arakawa Line), as there are no parking or bicycle facilities available.

Activities to Enjoy

1. Photo Session with Mascots: Snap photos with 'Toaran' (Toei Sakura Tram mascot), 'Minkuru' (Toei Bus mascot), and 'Norurun' (Tokyu Line mascot) during scheduled times. The photo sessions are subject to a lottery-based pre-registration. More details can be found on the Toei Tram Walk website: Toei Tram Walk.
- Application Period: From September 19 to October 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM
- Scheduled Times: 12:40 PM, 1:20 PM, and 2:00 PM, with 15 slots available for each time.

2. Vehicle Photography: Get up close to the tram cars, including the 8900 series, for photo opportunities. Note, this will be on a rotation basis, with the first session beginning at 11:00 AM. Entry to the interior of the tram cars will not be permitted.

3. Cab Tour: Children under elementary school age can visit the cab of the 9000 series tram and take memorable photos, but only while accompanied by a guardian. Further details may vary based on operational conditions.

4. Factory Tour: Experience the behind-the-scenes of the tram operations, including viewing parts and the factory layout not typically accessible to the public.

5. Hands-On Experiences: Children can engage with simulated equipment like pantographs under adult supervision.

6. Maintenance Vehicle Displays: See various track maintenance vehicles exhibited for public viewing.

7. Level Crossing Demonstration: A practical demonstration of the level crossing signal operation (for children under elementary school age only).

8. Preservation Corner: Explore a display of grooved rails and other historical components recently uncovered from the original route of 39 series tramway service.

9. Merchandise Booth: Get your hands on exclusive tram and bus goods, including limited-edition mascot products. Also, for the first time, capsule toys featuring tram designs will be available (500 yen each).

10. Partner Company Booths: Discover products and information from rail partners such as JR Okuku Station, Tokyu Corporation, and Choshi Electric Railway.

11. Community and Supporter Booths: Featuring local vendors promoting their goods linked to the tram culture and support networks.

12. Special Offers with Digital Tickets: Purchase a digital ticket online through the RYDE PASS app and receive novelty goods for showing the ticket or participating in a survey (while supplies last).

New Merchandise

The merchandise stall will introduce new products such as ID card holders featuring 'Toaran' and the tram design which retail for 1,200 yen. Additionally, an acrylic stand keychain of 'Toaran' is priced at 500 yen.

Child Care Services

Date: October 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2nd Floor, Arakawa Tram Operating Center
Ages: From 6 months to pre-school students
Application: Advance registration required via email to Combi Smile Corporation before October 10.

Important Notes

Please observe all safety regulations during the event. Areas such as factory zones can pose risks, and it is vital that children are supervised at all times. Smoking is prohibited within the event area, and there may be media coverage present. Thank you for your cooperation!

This event promises to be a delightful day for tram enthusiasts of all ages. Don’t miss out on this unique celebration of Tokyo's transportation heritage!