After exploring Keio University’s Mita Campus, my initial plan was to head to Ebisu. When I checked the directions from Keio University to Ebisu, it suggested taking a nearby bus. So, I decided to wait at the bus stop.
However, whether due to a glitch in Google Maps or some other issue, the suggested bus route wasn’t displayed at the bus stop. A bus happened to arrive, and I was the only one at the stop. Unsure about whether to board the bus, the driver, perhaps feeling a bit frustrated, asked me something. At that time, my proficiency in Japanese was quite limited, and I couldn’t understand what he was saying. Nevertheless, I was impressed by the bus driver using a microphone to communicate. Eventually, unable to comprehend Japanese, I let the bus go and decided to take a slightly longer route but opt for the subway, where the route was clear.
“JR Line: Tamachi Station and the Serendipitous Alley”
Looking for the nearest station, I found Tamachi Station on the JR line. While heading there, I captured the scenery of an alley I unexpectedly came across near Keio University.
This alley didn’t seem to have a specific name. Although there were characters written in Kanji on the alley, it didn’t appear to be a particularly famous place. Nonetheless, the alley was filled with small shops and even a small shrine, exuding a distinct Japanese ambiance.
While not a famous tourist spot, this small alley I stumbled upon while exploring various parts of Tokyo is a place worth preserving in photos and words for the memories it holds.